Course Syllabus
REL 261 Syllabus
Overview
In this course, students will learn the doctrines surrounding family history and temple work. Skills associated with gathering, preserving, researching, and sharing family records, as well as doing temple work for ancestors will be introduced.
Credits: 2
Requirements
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Required Resources
Here is a basic list of the resources you will learn to use in this course:
- Scriptures
- Family Tree (computer or app)
- FamilySearch (computer or app)
Structure
Course Outcomes (CO)
- Learn and teach the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ and its relationship to temple and family history work.
- Participate in and demonstrate an understanding of family history resources and skills.
(For example: gather, organize, and share information about you and your family) - Improve as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Major Assignments
The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).
| Major Assignment | Description | CO# |
|---|---|---|
| Icebreaker | Write a bio for your personal history. | 1,2,3 |
| Start Personal History | Write personal religious history. | 1,2,3 |
| Ancestral Interview | Interview a family member who knows a deceased ancestor. Write up a summary about the deceased ancestor. | 1,2,3 |
| Fan Chart | Update FamilySearch for four-generations. | 1,2,3 |
| Get Involved | Participate in Get Involved opportunities. | 1,2,3 |
| Temple Ordinances | Take a family name to the temple. | 1,2,3 |
| Future Family History | Report what your plan is to continue to work on family history and temple work. | 1,2,3 |
Weekly Patterns
The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions.
| Due Date* | Learning Model | Activity Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of Week | Prepare, Teach One Another, Ponder, Prove | Study | Study doctrine from scriptures and the living prophet. Learn a new family history skill. Report on your family history goal for the class. Teach someone else about what you've learned. Ask your teacher a question about something you've learned. |
| End of Week | Prove | Submit | Submit the demonstration of using the skill you learned. |
*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.
Learning Model
Prepare: Students study the scriptures and the words of the living prophets.
Teach One Another: Students teach a family or friend something they learned this week about family history and temple work.
Ponder and Prove: Students submit an application of the skills they learned this week.
Expectations
Late Work
Turning work in on time is a sign of professionalism and respect for the instructor as well as the other students in the class. Students are expected to submit all work on time.
If you do not submit an assignment or graded quiz by the due date, that assignment or quiz will automatically be given a score of zero. Submitting work late may still earn you points, as long as it is within two weeks of the due date or before the end of the term in Weeks 05–07. To prevent falling behind, it is best to submit your work on time or early.
Accommodations will be made for those who have difficulties submitting assignments on time. Contact your instructor if you need help.
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
| A | 100%–93% |
| A- | 92%–90% |
| B+ | 89%–87% |
| B | 86%–83% |
| B- | 82%–80% |
| C+ | 79%–77% |
| C | 76%–73% |
| C- | 72%–70% |
| D+ | 69%–67% |
| D | 66%–63% |
| D- | 62%–60% |
| F | 59% and lower |
Technical Support
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University Policies
Students with Disabilities
Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, contact the Accessibility Services OfficeLinks to an external site. at (208) 496–9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving AccommodationsLinks to an external site.. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Accessibility Services Office.
This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Accessibility Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496–9219.
Other University Policies
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Course Summary:
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