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Academic Year 2023-2024

Full Term Course Delivery

 THEOLOGY 1

Christian Vision of the

HUMAN PERSON
COURSE ORIENTATION
Contact Information
Course Facilitator:
Jan Kevin Mendoza, LPT, MATS

UST Email Address:

jtmendoza@ust.edu.ph

Consultation Period:
Monday - Saturday, 9:00 - 5:00 PM

Affiliation:
Institute of Religion | College of Education
 An Overview
It is the University of Santo Tomas's commitment to
partake in the mission of the Church in proclaiming
the Truth of the Gospel as embodied in our motto,

Veritas in Caritate (Truth in Charity).

Under the Institute of Religion's supervision, all Thomasian
students shall take the Theology curriculum designed in an
outcomes-based educative manner. The curriculum offers four
Theology courses with the following codes and titles:

THY 1: Christian Vision of the Human Person

THY 2: Christian Vision of Marriage and the Family
THY 3: Christian Vision of the Church in Society
THY 4: Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
Theology Course Pedagogy
IR uses a signature pedagogy called Dominican-Thomistic
Education by Design, also known as DoT-ED Framework.
 DoT-Ed follows a four-step approach:
Study-Research-Analysis-Action (SRAA)
 THEOLOGY 1

Christian Vision of the

Human Person
Course Information
Course Title: Christian Vision of the Human Person
Course Code: THY 1
Course Category: General Education
Course Units (Lec): 3 units
Number of Days: 45 class days, 18 weeks (Full Term
Course Delivery)
Number of Hours/Week: 3 hours
Prerequisite: None
Year Level and Term Offered: 1st Year, 1st Term
Course Description
An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that enables students to
understand the Christian view of the human person and to live out the
fundamentals of the moral doctrine of the Church.

The course focuses on Christ’s call to holiness and the human person’s
response in faith. It covers the following major themes on the human person:
I. Called to Salvation in Christ; II. Called to Happiness in Christ; III. Called to
Fullness in Christ; and IV. Called to Holiness in Christ.

The students are expected to reflect more deeply and act more fully on the
moral teachings of Christ so that they can lead lives worthy of the Gospel.
Course Outcomes
The course hopes that each student will be able to:
CILO 1: Critique moral trends that prefer individual goals and desires over
attitudes that promote shared responsibilities.
CILO 2: Evaluate current moral issues in light of the Sacred Scripture and
teachings of the Church.
CILO 3: Inculturate the fundamental moral teachings of the Church into
one’s chosen profession.
CILO 4: Integrate the moral precepts of the Church in making responsible
actions towards pursuing holiness.
CILO 5: Exhibit a certain and correct conscience in response to the
invitation of Christ to discipleship.
CILO 6: Live out the Gospel values that teach maturity in self-giving and
stewardship.
Course Outline
The course covers the following topics:

UNIT 1: Called to Salvation in Christ

A. Jesus Christ as the Image of the Invisible God
B. Jesus Christ as the Good Teacher
C. Jesus Christ as the One Who Sheds Light on the Mystery and
Dignity of the Human Person
D. Jesus Christ as the One Who Calls Us to Discipleship
Course Outline
The course covers the following
The coursetopics:
covers the following topics:
UNIT 2: Called to Happiness in Christ

A. Search for True Happiness

(Contemporary Trends in Achieving Happiness)
B. The Moral Good of Human Acts

Unit 3: Called to Fullness in Christ

A. Genuine Freedom: Pursuit of Good
B. Law: Abiding in Truth
C. Conscience: Man’s Sanctuary
Course Outline
The course covers the following topics:

Unit 4: Called to Holiness in Christ

A. Following Christ as the Primordial and Essential Foundation

of Christian Morality
B. The Spirit Configures the Human Person to Christ
Course References
Belmonte, Charles (ed.). Faith Seeking Understanding. Volume 2. Manila:
Studium Theologiae Foundation, Inc., 2006.
Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church. Definitive Edition Based
on the Latin “Editio Typica” including the Latest Modifications. Makati: CBCP-
ECCCE/Word and Life Publications, 1994.
. YouCat: Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. Bengaluru: Asian
Trading Corporation, 2011.
. DoCat: The Social Teaching of the Church. Bengaluru: Asian Trading
Corporation, 2016.
John Paul II. Encyclical Letter on Certain Fundamental Questions of the
Church’s Moral Teaching (Veritatis Splendor). August 6, 1993. Pasay City:
Paulines Publishing House, 1996.
Learning Management System
UST Canvas

Mode of Instructional Delivery

Hybrid (Onsite and Online)
Learning Assessments
Formative Assessments (FAs) and Summative Assessments
(SAs) shall be administered to assess your learning.

FAs such as drills, activities, and short quizzes are non-gradable.

SAs are gradable. These include:

a) summative test
b) course inquiry project; and
c) major exam.
Grading System
The required components for every grading period
are as follows:
2 Summative Tests
1 Course Inquiry Project
1 Major Examination

The passing rate for each component is 60% of the

highest possible score.
Grading System
Grading System
Grading System
We shall follow the 5-point numerical grade stipulated in PPS
no. 1019 of the Student Handbook as shown in the table:
Class Attendance
1. Three counts of tardiness shall be counted as one absence.
2. Every student is required to attend at least 80% of the class hours/days for
every subject in order to earn the corresponding credits. The allowable number of
absences is limited to 20% of the total required hours.
3. In consideration of financial difficulties that may have led to late enrollment or
procedural challenges encountered in the process, classes missed due to late
enrollment or late validation of payment shall not be counted among the absences.
However, students shall still be made to comply with missed requirements.
4. A student who incurs absences in excess of 20% of the required class hours shall
receive a grade of “FA” and shall not be allowed to take the final examinations for
the course.
5. For reasons deemed valid and acceptable, a student who exceeds the 20% limit
for absences may present his/her case to the Office of the Dean for possible re-
consideration.
Reference: UST:S005-02-ME04 A.Y. 2020-2021
Other Policies and Guidelines
1. Official Enrollment to the Course
Students are officially enrolled once listed on the system-generated Official Class
List provided by the Office of the Registrar.

2. Attendance
Class attendance should be both regular and punctual. The University requires that
every student attend no less than 80% of the class hours/days required for every
course to earn the corresponding credits. Allowable absences: 1-hour classes (11);
1.5-hour classes (7); 3-hour classes (3).
Student attendance in synchronous classes may be monitored through the data
analytics generated by the video conferencing platform used by the course
facilitator. For asynchronous classes, academic staff may utilize the User Activity
Reports generated in Canvas.

Reference: UST:S005-02-ME01 A.Y. 2021-2022

Other Policies and Guidelines

3. Grading Period
Theology courses shall have two grading periods: Preliminary and Final.

4. Submission of Course Requirements

Course Requirements must be submitted on time at the Canvas Course Site.
Other platforms for submissions and acceptance of late submissions is subject
to the discretion of the professor. Non-submission will incur a grade of zero for
that requirement.
Other Policies and Guidelines

5. Assessment and Grading

Summative Tests and Major Examinations shall be done individually.
Course Inquiry Projects shall be done either individually or by group and
be graded using a rubric.

6. Major Examinations
Major Examinations shall be taken onsite by the students and be
administered by the professor as scheduled by faculties/colleges.
Other Policies and Guidelines
7. Consultation Period
Students may request for onsite or online synchronous consultation periods
with the course facilitator during the consultation hours allotted for the class
via UST Zoom. For asynchronous consultations, other means of
communication may be used such as UST email, Google Chat using UST account,
or Course Message of the Canvas Course Site.

8. Course Announcements and Updates

Announcements and updates about the course are made through the
Announcement feature of the Canvas Course Site.
Other Policies and Guidelines

9. Dress and Grooming

Proper dress code must be observed. Students are required to wear decent and
appropriate clothing during onsite and synchronous online classes.

10. Academic Honesty

Thomasians shall always abide by the Thomasian Code of Honor. Cases of
plagiarism, cheating, etc. shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions
indicated in the Student Handbook and College/Faculty policies.
Course Calendar and Weekly Class Expectation Schedule
 Means of Communication
⮚Primary:
1. UST Cloud Campus Course Site Announcement
2. UST Email
3. Google Chat using the UST account

⮚Secondary(alternative for weak internet connection):

1. Group Chat thru FB Messenger
2. SMS thru Class Liaison
How do I effectively engage myself
in online class?
Avoiding the temptation to tune-out

1. Do stretches and take health breaks as needed.

2. Munch, if necessary, especially for long classes.
3. Allot the best time of your day to doing tasks.
4. Be committed to your formation.
5. Do it out of love for God and for the Church.

No one learns by taking shortcuts.

Creating a conducive OL environment

1. Find a clean, orderly, and quiet spot with good Internet.

2. Avoid gaming and social media.
3. Set up comfortable lighting and seating.
4. Eliminate or minimize distractions.
COURSE TIPS
❑ Log in to your CANVAS course site frequently to check for updates. Be
informed on announcements and deadlines.
❑ Access the available course materials to aid your learning. Never share it
with anyone not enrolled in our course.
❑ Familiarize yourself with the weekly class expectation schedule.
❑ If in doubt or you have concern/s, always communicate with the professor
and with your classmates. A wise person knows how to ask.
❑ Attend your asynchronous sessions to avoid being bombarded with tasks.
❑ Inform the professor thru the class officers in case of class interruption or
conflict in schedule due to college or institutional activity.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
❖ Come to class on time.
❖ Wear appropriate clothing.
❖ Always have your registration form and/ID near you.
❖ Turn on your camera, when necessary, especially during checking of
attendance.
❖ Mute or unmute your microphone whenever the situation requires.
❖ Participate in class discussions and activities.
❖ Be responsible for meeting your requirements.
❖ Listen when someone is speaking.
❖ Foster a positive disposition.
❖ Always be tactful and truthful.
❖ Promote a culture of dialogue, justice, and charity.
Be a brother’s keeper.
 Student Declaration Form
On Originality of Work And Giving Credit To All
Authors Or Creators
I declare on my honor that all written work that I
shall submit in this course were exclusively done
by me and that, excluding quotations, no part
has been copied original work already presented
in the academic field by other authors. In the
case of parts taken from other sources, I have
expressly and directly cited the references that I
used. In the case of work done within a group of
learners where this is allowed and/or provided
for, I have also clearly and unequivocally
indicated the contributions of each learner. I also
declare that I have taken note of the sanctions
with regards plagiarism and that I commit
myself to uphold academic integrity in
everything that I do related to this course,
consistent with our Thomasian ideals and values.
Reference: UST:S005-02-ME04 A.Y. 2020-2021
On My Awareness Of Who Has Access To My
Personal Data In The Course Site And How This
Is Used For The Course
I am aware that being a learner in this course,
my facilitators and co-learners will have access to
my personal data available in the course site. I
am also aware that, as part of the quality
assurance mechanisms of my academic unit,
administrative and academic officials may
conduct random visits of this course site and our
learning sessions in order to observe our classes. I
understand that they may have access to data on
my academic performance in the course so they
may use these to help determine any additional
support I may need in order to successfully
complete all course requirements and meet set
standards.
On My Awareness Of The IP Policy Of the
University And Their Protection Of The
Copyright Of Materials That They Access In The
Course Sites
I recognize that being a learner enrolled in this
course site, I am given the privilege to access all
materials and resources that will enable me to
achieve the intended outcomes for this course. I
understand that these materials and resources
are the property of the University of Santo
Tomas, copyrighted to the respective authors of
each material or resource. I shall use these
materials and resources only for the intended
purpose of learning in this course. I shall ensure
that these materials are not reproduced, shared,
or used outside of the University and for
purposes not consistent with the intent of the
course.
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 Contemplare et
contemplata aliis tradere…
To contemplate and
Aquin to share the fruits of our
contemplation…

Saint Thomas Aquinas

S. Th., II-II, q. 188, art. 6.
THANK YOU!