University of Santo Tomas

Institute of Religion

THY 3: CHRISTIAN VISION OF THE

CHURCH IN SOCIETY

An Outcomes-Based Learning Program

FIRST TERM; AY 2023-2024

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Vision
By 2030, the University of Santo Tomas, faithful to her centuries-old tradition of excellence, envisions
herself as a leading Catholic institution of learning in the Asia-Pacific, committed to the integral formation
of her stakeholders for social transformation

Mission
The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates
herself to the generation, advancement, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge to form
competent and compassionate persons committed to serve the Church, the nation, and the global
community.

Core Values
Competence
Commitment
Compassion

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Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes (IILO)

SEAL of Thomasian Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGA)

Education A Thomasian Graduate is expected to ..
[IILO1] Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in
the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church and the environment.
Servant leader [IILO2] Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor
and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life.
[IILO3] Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender.
[IILO4] Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and
Effective technologies of human interaction.
communicator and [IILO5] Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics.
collaborator [IILO6] Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s
creation.
[IILO7] Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions.
Analytical and
creative thinker [IILO8] Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues.
[IILO9]Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach.
[IILO10] Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence, relevance and professional
development.
[IILO11] Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by
Lifelong learner
the profession or area of specialization.
[IILO12] Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the
continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges.

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INSTITUTE OF RELIGION

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

PILO1: Demonstrate attitudes and lifestyles that reflect Preferential Option for the Poor through works that promote integral
human development.
PILO2: Demonstrate closeness to the people especially the poor and the disadvantaged, in their daily lives so as to announce the
life-giving message of the Gospel.

PILO3: Demonstrate initiative and leadership in advocating and practicing compassion for the poor and care for the environment.

PILO4: Demonstrate clarity and conviction in proclaiming the Gospel through words and deeds.

PILO5: Demonstrate value and respect for God's creation by protecting, enriching and sharing the goods entrusted to humanity.

PILO6: Demonstrate ability to share the fruits of one's contemplation and translate faith into action through a transformative
participation in the Church and society.

PILO7: Demonstrate ability to reflect critically and creatively on Catholic doctrine as an aid to personal and moral discernment.

PILO8: Demonstrate joy and courage in the proclamation of the Gospel with a mature faith, that is informed, transformed, and
performed.

PILO9: Demonstrate capacity to raise the question of God, engage in dialogue, and creatively find new approaches to respond to
the challenges of the contemporary world.

PILO10: Demonstrate ability to defend and explain the Catholic faith in the context of my discipline and profession.

PILO11: Demonstrate commitment to my Catholic Community and deepen my faith through study, prayer, and service.

PILO12: Demonstrate active participation in the life and mission of the Church, especially the parish community, and engage in
civic activities and advocacies, leading to the sanctification of self, family, and society.

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code: THY 3 Course Title: Christian Vision of the Church in Society
Course Credit: 3 units Course Facilitator:
Course Category: General Education Office: Institute of Religion
Course Placement: 2nd Year Credit Units: 3 units
Class Schedule: Course Hours per Week: 3 hours
Venue: E-mail:
Prerequisite: THY 1, THY 2 Consultation Period

Course Description

Rationale. An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that serves as a moral guide in the socio-
cultural, economic, political, and technological involvement of Christians in the world.

Focus. The course focuses on the role of the Church in the social order, emanating from her mission of
evangelization and integral human liberation, and promotion of the common good. It covers the following
major themes: I. Understanding the Concept of Human Dignity; II. Social Mission of the Church and the
Commitment of the Lay Faithful; III. The Principles and the Development of the Social Teachings of the
Church; and IV. The Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World.

Output. The students are expected to manifest a way of life that is inspired by the principles of Catholic
Social Teaching in their decision-making and involvement in ecclesial and civic affairs.

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 COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILO)

Tabular Representation of IILO, PILO, and CILO Alignment

IILO PILO At the end of the course, students can…

IILO 9 PILO 9 Reflect critically on social issues in the modern world in light of the Sacred
CILO1
IILO 10 PILO 10 Scriptures and Social Teachings of the Church.

IILO 1 PILO 1
Defend the dignity of the human person as an image of God and redeemed by
IILO 3 PILO 3
CILO2 Christ by respecting human rights in all situations.
IILO 5 PILO 5
IILO 12 PILO 12
IILO 2 PILO 2
IILO 3 PILO 3 Promote Preferential Option for the Poor through the empowerment of the
CILO3
IILO 4 PILO 4 vulnerable and the marginalized towards the pursuit of social justice.
IILO 6 PILO 6

IILO 1 PILO 1 Adhere to a sustainable lifestyle that conscientiously utilizes and manages the gifts
CILO4
IILO 5 PILO 5 of creation.

IILO 2 PILO 2
Develop a program (project proposal) that realizes participative and
IILO 7 PILO 7 CILO5
transformative Church and Society.
IILO 8 PILO 8

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WEEKLY CLASS EXPECTATION SCHEDULE

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 TEACHING AND LEARNING MATRIX

Intended Course Contents Learning Activities Assessment

Learning Tasks
Outcomes Onsite Online
(ILOs)
UNIT I: Human Dignity in the History of Salvation
ILO 1: A. Human Dignity in the Story of
Defend the Creation (ST I, qq. 90-102)
centrality of 1. Human beings as the
the human Crowning glory of God’s
person in the creation
Divine plan 2. Human beings as
through the stewards of God’s creation
concept of a. Freedom as limited by
‘human God’s plan
dignity’ as a b. Stewardship as
core principle opportunity for
in the Social service, not for abuse
Teaching of c. Stewardship and
the Church Environmentalism
3. Human beings and the
talks of gender and
sexuality
a. Complementarity
versus struggle
b. Sexuality as openness
to the ‘other person’
B. Human Dignity in the
Redemptive Act of Christ
1. The Incarnation

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 2. The Paschal Mystery of
Christ
3. Love and the Cross
C. The Ultimate Destination of
our Human Pilgrimage: to return
to the Father
D. Introductory Concepts on Man
and Society
1. The individual and the
community
2. Justice vs. injustice:
founding a strong
community
3. Society as a network of
giving and receiving (CP,
Bk. 1, 1)
E. Human Dignity as inviolable
and inalienable
1. Human dignity and
human rights
2. The Universal declaration
of rights
3. The Catholic social
teaching’s view on
human rights

UNIT II. The Social Mission of the Church and the Commitment of the Lay Faithful
ILO 2: A. The Social Mission of the
Church

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Analyze the 1. The Church and the
role and questions of ‘just relations’
commitment of among people
the lay faithful a. ‘Respect’ versus
within the discrimination
social mission From ‘Me-mentality’ to a
of the Church culture of Care
for Renewed 2. Responding to the
Integral demands of our
Evangelization Contemporary
Communities
a. The fact of pluralism
b. Truthful tolerance
B. Nature of the Social Teaching of
the Church
1. The Truth of Faith as an
Alternative Paradigm
2. The Paradigm of love and
sacrifice versus the way of
violence
3. Understanding ‘critical
collaboration’ with the State
C. The Response of the Catholic
Church: Renewed Integral
Evangelization
1. Global Realities of the
Church’s Involvement
2. Local Realities of the
Church’s Involvement
3. Rationalizing the Church’s
involvement

UNIT III. The Development of the Social Teaching of the Church and Its Key Principles

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ILO 3: A. Biblical Roots of the Catholic
Interpret the Social Teaching
key principles 1. Justice in the Old
of the Social Testament
Teaching of 2. Justice and Charity in the
the Church in New Testament
response to the 3. Christ’s active role in the
signs of the society as Teacher and
times Liberator
B. Historical Development of CST
1. The First Christian’s ability
to instruct one another
2. The Contributions of the
Middle Ages (with
emphasis on the
contribution of Thomas
Aquinas: vs. simony [ST II-
II, q. 100]; vs. usury [ST II-II,
q. 78], social dimension of
private property [ST II-II, q.
66, 2]; an emphasis on the
role of the Dominicans in
the Middle Ages church
may also be inserted)
a. Middle Ages’ Social
Themes
b. The social function of the
Middle Ages Church
3. The emerging ideologies in
the Modern Time
a. The implications of
Industrial Revolution
b. Capitalism vs. Socialism

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 c. The social encyclicals as
the Church’s response to
the emerging modern social
problems
C. Modern social teaching of the
Church (1891 to the present)
D. Principles of the Social Teaching
of the Church
1. Common Good
2. Universal Destination of
Goods
3. Subsidiarity
4. Participation
5. Solidarity
E. Fundamental Values of Social
Life: Truth, Freedom, Justice and
Love

UNIT IV: The Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World

ILO 4: A. The Philippine Church in the
Apply the Political Sphere: Pastoral
teachings of Exhortation on Philippine Politics
the Catholic B. The Philippine Church in the
Church in the Economic Sphere: To bring glad
political, tidings to the poor (Luke 4:18)
economic, C. The Philippine Church in the
socio- cultural, socio-cultural sphere: Pastoral
and ecological Exhortation on Philippine Culture
situations in
the
Philippines.

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 LEARNING RESOURCES
Digital Tools and Resources at the Miguel De Benavides Library

Basic Readings:
• Catholic Church. DoCat: The Social Teaching of the Church. Bengaluru: Asian Trading Corporation, 2016.
• Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Pastoral Exhortation on Philippine Politics. 16 September 1997.
http://www.cbcponline.net /documents/1990s/1997-philippine_politics.html (accessed 12 June 2018).
• _________________________________________. Pastoral Exhortation on Philippine Culture. 25 January 1999.
http://www.cbcponline.net /documents/1990s/1999-philippine_culture.html (accessed 12 June 2018).
• _________________________________________. To bring glad tidings to the poor. 27 January 2014 .
http://www.cbcpnews.com/cbcpnews/?p=29794 (accessed 12 June 2018).
• _________________________________________. What is happening to our beautiful land? 29 January 1988
http://www.cbcponline.net/ documents/1980s/1988-ecology.html (accessed 12 June 2018).
• Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. 26 May 2006
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/ pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_
20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html (accessed 12 June 2018).
Extended Readings:
• Gorospe, Vitaliano. “Theologies of Liberation and the Philippine Context.” Philippine Studies 34 (1986): 102-108.
• _________________. Forming the Filipino Social Conscience. Makati City: Bookmark Inc., 1997.
• Himes, Kenneth, OFM. Modern Catholic Social Teaching: Commentaries and Interpretations. Washington, DC: Georgetown
University Press, 2005.
• Intengan, Romeo. "Human Dignity and Human Rights: Moral Aspect." Landas: Journal of Loyola School of Theology, 1993: 117-
140.

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• McCarthy David Matzko and M. Therese Lysaught. Gathered for the Journey: Moral Theology in Catholic Perspective. Grand
Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdsman Publishing Co., 2007.
• O’Brien, David and Thomas Shannon. Catholic Social Thought: The Documentary Heritage. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books,
2010.
• Zagar, Janko. “Aquinas and the Social Teaching of the Church.” The Thomist 38/4 (1974): 826-855.

GRADING SYSTEM

The computation of the Preliminary and Final grades has the following components and corresponding percentage
weights:
Preliminary Grading Period (50%)
Percentage
Gradable Components
Weight
Summative Test
30 %
2 Unit/Long Tests
Assessment Task
35 %
1 Course Inquiry Project
Major Examination
35 %
1 Preliminary Examination

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 Final Grading Period (50%)
Percentage
Gradable Components
Weight
Summative Test
30 %
2 Unit/Long Tests
Assessment Task
35 %
1 Course Inquiry Project
Major Examination
35 %
1 Preliminary Examination

The Final Semestral Grade is the average grade of the Preliminary and Final Grading Periods.
Note:
a. The required components for every grading period are as follows:
2 Summative Tests
1 Course Inquiry Project
1 Major Examination
The table above indicates the percentage of each assessment.
b. The passing rate for each component is 60% of the highest possible score.
c. The computation of Preliminary and Final grades is as follows:
1) For each gradable component,
1.1.Divide the score by the highest possible score x 100%
Percentage Score= (score/highest possible score) x 100
2.2 Multiply the percentage score by the passing rate (60%) then add (40).
Transmuted Score = (percentage score x 60%) + 40
2.3 Multiply the transmuted score by the weight of the component (40% for Major Examination; 40%
Course Inquiry Project; 20% Summative Test).
Weighted Score= transmuted score x weight of the component
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 2) Add the weighted scores of all the components.
Grading Period Grade= weighted score of CIP + weighted score of Summative tests + weighted score of Major
Examination
d. Compute the semestral grade by getting the average of the preliminary and final grading periods.
Semestral Grade= (Prelim Period Grade + Final Grade)/2
e. Based on Policies, Procedures, and Standards (PPS) no. 1019 of the UST Student Handbook, the Final Grade of the
student shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with the following 5-point numerical grading system:
1.00 = 96% - 100 % Excellent 2.25 = 84% - 86% Good
1.25 = 94% - 95% Very Good 2.50 = 82% - 83% Fair
1.50 = 92% - 93% Very Good 2.75 = 79% - 81% Fair
1.75 = 89% - 91% Good 3.00 = 75% - 78% Passed
2.00 = 87% - 88% Good 5.00 = Failed

INC (Incomplete) is incurred by a student who fails to take the Final Examination or submit a major requirement of
the course because of an illness or other valid reasons.
FA (Failure due to Absences) is incurred by a student who exceeds the maximum allowable absences in a semester.

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COURSE CALENDAR

# of
Week Dates COURSE OUTLINE
hours
PRELIMINARY PERIOD
Course Orientation; Navigating the Canva Course Site; 3 hours
0 August 09-12
Presentation of Course Inquiry Project
UNIT I: HUMAN DIGNITY IN THE HISTORY OF SALVATION
1 August 14-19 Lesson A: Human Dignity in The Story of Creation 3 hours
August 21-26
Lesson B: Human Dignity in the Redemptive Act of Christ and Ultimate
2 August 21(Monday)Ninoy Aquino 3 hours
Destination of Human Pilgrimage
Day
August 28-September 02
3 August 28(Monday) National Heroes Lesson C: Introductory Concepts on Man and Society 3 hours
Day
Lesson D: Human Dignity as Inviolable and Inalienable
4 September 04-09 3 hours
Summative Test 1
UNIT II: THE SOCIAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH AND THE COMMITMENT OF THE LAY FAITHFUL
5 September 11-16 Lesson A: The Social Mission of The Church 3 hours
Lesson B: Nature of the Social Teaching of The Church
6 September 18-23 Lesson C: The Response of The Catholic Church: Renewed Integral 3 hours
Evangelization
7 September 25-30 Lesson D: Duty of the Lay Faithful 3 hours
Summative Test 2
8 October 02-07 3 hours
Course Inquiry Project; Consultation Period; Completion of Requirements

9 October 09-14 Preliminary Major Examination

FINALS PERIOD
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 UNIT III: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH AND ITS KEY PRINCIPLES
10 October 16-21 Consultation of Grades; 1.5 hours
Presentation of Course Inquiry Project
Lesson A: The Development of the Social Teachings of the Church
3 hours
11 October 23-28 Lesson A: The Development of the Social Teachings of the Church
Lesson B: The Catholic Social Encyclicals (RN-LS) 1.5 hours
-- October 30-November 06 Undas Break (No classes)
12 November 07-11 Lesson B: The Catholic Social Encyclicals (RN-LS) 3 hours
13 November 13-18 Lesson B: The Catholic Social Encyclicals (RN-LS) 1.5 hours
Lesson C&D: Principles of the Social Teachings of The Church; 1.5 hours
14 Lesson C&D: Principles of the Social Teachings of The Church; 2 hours
Fundamental Values of Social Life: Truth, Freedom, Justice, and Love
November 20-25
Summative Test 3 1 hour

UNIT IV: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

November 27-December 02
15 November 27 (Monday) Bonifacio Lesson A: The Philippine Church in the Political Sphere 3 hours
Day
December 04-08
16 December 08 (Friday) Immaculate Lesson B: The Philippine Church in the Economic Sphere 3 hours
Conception
Lesson C: The Philippine Church in the Socio-cultural Sphere 3 hours
17 December 11-15 Summative Test 4
1 hour
Course Inquiry Project; Consultation Period; Completion of Requirements
18 December 16,18-20 Finals Major Examination

COURSE POLICIES and GUIDELINES

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 1. Language of Instruction
The language of instruction is English.
2. Course Calendar
Theology courses shall be delivered in full term course schedule, i.e., 3 hours per week for 18 weeks.
3. 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. A student who is not on the class list shall submit a copy of the registration form.
4. 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). For reasons deemed valid and acceptable,
a student who exceeds the 20% limit for absences may present his/her case to the Dean's office for possible
reconsideration. Three counts of tardiness incur one absence. Classes missed for late enrolment or illness must
be counted among the absences. (PPS 1010, Student Handbook 2010).
5. Submission of Course Requirements
Course Requirements must be submitted on time. The acceptance of late submissions is subject to the discretion
of the professor. Non-submission will incur a grade of zero for that requirement.
6. Mode of Instructional Delivery
Instructional delivery shall be through Hybrid. Classes shall be rendered both onsite and online, remotely,
utilizing online, i.e., synchronous and asynchronous and offline strategies to accommodate students with no
capacity for internet connectivity. Students shall be given the Weekly Class Expectations schedule that indicates
the mode of instruction and assessment tasks.
7. Learning Management System
The Canvas as the official Learning Management System (LMS) of the University shall be maximized in Hybrid
instruction. All announcements and instructional materials for the course are uploaded in the said LMS.
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 Students are held accountable for checking their LMS regularly. Note: A student not enrolled in the course site
must communicate the concern to UST ICT-Ed Tech Center for appropriate action.
8. Grading Period
Theology courses shall have two grading periods: Preliminary and Final.
9. 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.
10. Major Examinations
Major Examinations shall be taken onsite by the students and be administered by the professor as scheduled
by faculties/colleges. In case of failure to take the exam, the student shall write a letter stating the ff: a) reason
for not being able to take the exam; and b) request to be given a special exam.
11. Dress and Grooming
A proper dress code must be observed. Students are required to wear their Type A or Type B uniform based
on the mandate of their respective academic unit.
12. Academic Honesty
Thomasians shall abide by the Thomasian Code of Honor at all times. Cases of plagiarism, cheating, etc. shall
be dealt with in accordance with the provisions indicated in the Student Handbook and College/Faculty
policies.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES

PPS 1027: Code of Conduct

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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.
University Policy Statement
1. Thomasian students are hereby expected in the exercise of their rights and in the performance of their obligation,
whether inside or outside the campus, to respect and act in accordance with the principles, traditions and ideals that
are humane and Catholic.

2. Thomasian students must always observe the positive values upheld by the University intended to improve their
character and attitude, as well as inculcate good behavior and moral self-discipline.

3. Students must behave honestly and with integrity in accordance with UST’s Catholic and Dominican teachings
which put high premium on the practice of honesty, truth-telling, truth- seeking, and truth-doing. They should not
engage in any form of dishonesty, directly or indirectly, nor facilitate or aid in the commission thereof.

4. Students must, at all times, be courteous and respectful to others.

5. Students must, at all times, act with proper decorum and etiquette. They shall not engage in indecent or lewd conduct
which is contrary to the mores of Catholic behavior and morality.

6. Students must give due regard to the rules and regulations formulated and implemented by the University
authorities to ensure that peace and order may prevail.

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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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Name of Course Developer

Library Resources Coordinated with:

Library Coordinator

Checked by:

Pedagogical Lead

Reviewed by:

Sgd.

Assistant Director

Approved by:

Sgd.

Director

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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.