SAS 101 Sacred Scripture Fall 2016

SAS 101 Sacred Scripture Fall 2016 Staff 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course treats in detail the Biblical inspiration, canonicity, texts, versions, hermeneutics, literary genre, and the ongoing sanctifying activity of the Holy Spirit through the use of the Holy Scripture both by individuals and by the Church officially. 2. ENVISIONED LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will demonstrate knowledge of major narratives of biblical history from creation to the end of the world. Students will learn how Sacred Scripture forms the basis and fundamental reference point of all theological pursuits. Students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic biblical exegesis. 3. COURSE SCHEDULE Topic 1: Introduction Syllabus Discussion: In the discussion board titled Introductions, introduce yourself. Feel free to respond to the self-introductions of other members of the course. Topic 2: Prolegomena to the Study of the Bible The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei Verbum Introduction to the Old Testament and the Critical Study Thereof 1

Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei Verbum Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 1, Introduction to the Old Testament, pp. 1-14 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 4, Literary Tools for Old Testament Study, pp. 51-68 Discussion: In the discussion for topic 2, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 2 quiz. PART I: ANTE LEGEM (BEFORE THE LAW) The First Age: From Adam to Noah (Infancy) Topic 3: Creation The Stories of Creation: Genesis 1 and 2 Introduction to the Pentateuch Genesis 1-2 Psalm 8 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 5, The Pentateuch, pp. 69-85 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 6, Genesis 1-11: The Preface to Israel s Story, pp. 86-94 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 3, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 3 quiz. Topic 4: The Fall and Its Consequences The Fall and Its Consequences in Genesis 3-6 Genesis 3-5 Psalm 51 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 2

Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 6, Genesis 1-11: The Preface to Israel s Story, pp. 94-99 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 4, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 4 quiz. The Second Age: From Noah to Abraham (Childhood) Topic 5: The Flood and Babel The Flood and Babel in Genesis 6-11 Nephilim, Incubi, and Succubi Genesis 6-11 1 Peter 3:8-22 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 6, Genesis 1-11: The Preface to Israel s Story, pp. 99-107 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 5, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 5 quiz The Third Age: From Abraham to David (Adolescence) Topic 6: Abraham Abraham in Genesis 12-25 Genesis 12:1-25:18 Hebrews 6:13-28; 11:8-22 Galatians 3:15-18 Romans 4 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 7, Genesis 12-50: The Patriarchs, pp. 108-117 3

Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 6, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 6 quiz. Topic 7: Isaac and Jacob Isaac and Jacob in Genesis 25-36 Genesis 25:19-36:43 Romans 9:1-18 Galatians 4:21-31 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 7, Genesis 12-50: The Patriarchs, pp. 118-122 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 7, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 7 quiz Topic 8: Joseph Joseph and Israel s Move into Egypt Genesis 37-50 Acts 6:8-16 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 7, Genesis 12-50: The Patriarchs, pp. 122-126 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 8, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 8 quiz. PART II: SUB LEGE (UNDER THE LAW) Topic 9: Moses and the Exodus The Exodus of Israel from Egypt Exodus 1-15 4

Acts 7:17-60 Hebrews 11:29-40 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 8, The Exodus from Egypt, pp. 127-143 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 9, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 9 quiz. Topic 10: The Covenant of Sinai The Covenant at Mount Sinai Exodus 16-24, 32-34 Leviticus 16-19 Numbers 21-24 Deuteronomy 4-6 Hebrews 8:1-9:28 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 9, The Covenant and Journey to Canaan, pp. 144-163 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 10, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 10 quiz. Topic 11: Joshua, Judges, David Joshua, Judges, and David Joshua 22-24 Judges 1-3 1 Samuel 8-12, 16-17 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 10, The Israelite Possession of Canaan: The Books of Joshua and Judges, pp. 164-180 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 12, A King like Those of Other Nations : The Books of Samuel and Kings, pp. 194-197 5

Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 11, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 11 quiz. The Fourth Age: From David to Babylon (Young Adulthood) Topic 12: The Davidic Covenant and Lineage The Davidic Covenant and the Kings of Judah and Israel 2 Samuel 5-7, 11-12 Psalm 89 1 Kings 3-9, 11-12, 17-21 2 Kings 9-11, 17-20 Matthew 22:41-46 Luke 1:26-33 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 12, A King like Those of Other Nations : The Books of Samuel and Kings, pp. 197-210 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 15, The Kingdom Split into Two, pp. 254-259 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 12, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 12 quiz. Topic 13: Pre-Exilic Prophecy, part I: Amos and Hosea Pre-Exilic Prophecy, part I: Amos and Hosea Amos 1-9 Hosea 1-14 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 16, The Great Prophets of the Eighth Century, pp. 270-284 Review the study notes and PowerPoint presentation 6

Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 13, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 13 quiz. Topic 14: Pre-Exilic Prophecy, part II: Isaiah Pre-Exilic Prophecy, part II: Isaiah Isaiah 1-12, 28-32 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 16, The Great Prophets of the Eighth Century, pp. 284-295 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 14, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 14 quiz. The Fifth Age: Babylon to Christ (Maturity) Topic 15: Prophecy from the Capture of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile Prophecy from the Capture of Jerusalem and the Babylonia Exile Jeremiah 1-3, 7-8, 18-20, 26-31 Lamentations 1-2 Isaiah 40-55 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 18, Jeremiah and the Deuteronomic History, pp. 315-334 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 20, Sing Us a Song of Zion! pp. 355-378 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 15, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 15 quiz. Topic 16: Psalms The Psalms 7

Psalms 1, 18, 22, 51, 89, 105, 108, 110, 137, 145 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 14, Israelite Worship and Prayer, pp. 230-253 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 20, Sing Us a Song of Zion! p. 362 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 16, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 16 quiz. Topic 17: Post-Exilic Judaism and the Maccabean Revolt Post-Exilic Judaism and the Maccabean Revolt 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees 7 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 24, Faith Confronting New Challenges, pp. 428-440 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 17, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 17 quiz. Topic 18: Wisdom Literature Wisdom Literature Proverbs 1-3, 9-11 Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 1-4 Job 1-4, 42 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 23, The Cultivation of Wisdom, pp. 413-427 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 18, respond to the discussion prompts provided on 8

Take the Topic 18 quiz. PART III: SUB GRATIA MANIFESTA (UNDER MANIFEST GRACE) Topic 19: Introduction to the New Testament The New Testament: An Introduction Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei Verbum 17-20 Boadt, Reading the Old Testament, chap. 25, The Closing of the Old Testament, pp. 450-472 Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament, pp. 3-19, 20-47 (on Populi) John 20:30-31 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 19, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 19 quiz. Topic 20: The Gospel according to Matthew Introduction to the Four Gospels and the Gospel according to Matthew Matthew 1-9, 13-16 Consider especially Matthew 4:1-11 and 5:1-48 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 20, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 20 quiz. Topic 21: The Gospel according to Mark The Gospel according to Mark Mark 1-10, 13-14 Consider especially Mark 8:27-33 9

Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 21, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 21 quiz. Topic 22: The Gospel according to Luke The Gospel according to Luke: Who Does Jesus Think He Is? Luke 1-8, 10-11, 15 Consider especially Luke 4:16-30 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 22, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 22 quiz. Topic 23: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus At the Heart of the Gospel: The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Isaiah 50, 53 Matthew 26-28 Mark 14-16 Luke 22-24 John 18-21 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 23, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 23 quiz. 10

Topic 24: The Gospel according to John The Gospel according to John John 1-9, 14-16 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 24, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 24 quiz. The Sixth Age: From Christ to the End (Old Age) Topic 25: Acts of the Apostles and Birth of the Church The Acts of the Apostles and the Birth of the Church Acts 1-10 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 25, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 25 quiz. Topic 26: Paul of Tarsus Paul of Tarsus and the Mission to the Gentiles Acts 13-15; 21-28 Galatians 1 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 26, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 26 quiz. 11

Topic 27: Pauline Theology Pauline Theology Romans 2 Peter 3:15-16 Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 27, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 27 quiz. Topic 28: The Catholic Epistles The Catholic Epistles James 1 Peter 1 John Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 28, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 28 quiz. PART IV: PAX PERFECTA ET AETERNA (PERFECT AND ETERNAL PEACE) The Seventh Day : The Eternal Rest of the Saints Topic 29: The Last Things Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible and the Last Things Daniel 2 Matthew 24-25 Luke 16:19-31; 21:5-36 Revelation 12

Note Discussion: In the discussion for Topic 29, respond to the discussion prompts provided on Take the Topic 29 quiz. The Professor reserves the right to make substitutions, deletions, or additions to the schedule of readings. 4. REQUIRED READINGS and RESOURCES: A. Books to Purchase The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition. San Francisco: Ignatius, 2006. You are welcome to use another version of the Bible, so long as it contains all books in the Catholic canon of Scripture. Boadt, Lawrence. Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction. 2 nd ed. New York: Paulist Press, 2012. B. Readings available Online or Posted on Populi Dei Verbum. Council of Trent. Session 13: Decree Concerning the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. 11 October 1551. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament, selections. 5. BIBLICAL REFERENCES: CITATION AND INTERPRETATION Inability to interpret the assignments is not an acceptable excuse for omitting readings. Take into account the following guidelines, and, if you are having difficulty, consult the Instructor or someone else who is familiar with biblical references: In the front matter of most Bibles is a list of abbreviations indicating the books to which they refer and the page numbers on which they can be found. Colons [ : ] are only used between chapter and verse numbers. Dashes [ - ] indicate that you must read all verses between and including those indicated on either side of the dash. Commas [, ] indicate separate reading passages within the same biblical book. Semicolons [ ; ] separate reading passages of different books or chapters within the same book. In the text of any paper or discussion board posting, place references to biblical passages in parentheses, which closing punctuation after the closing parenthesis. Spell out the name of the book of the Bible entirely, or use the abbreviations for biblical books at the front of your Bible. For example, you may cite the sixteenth chapter of Genesis, verses 1 through 3, as (Genesis 16:1-3) or (Gn 16:1-3). When citing multiple passages, list the abbreviated title of each distinct biblical book followed by the chapter number and colon, with all verses in that chapter separated by a comma and space. A semicolon should separate references to subsequent chapters or books. Do not include the conjunction and or an ampersand (&) before the last citation. List passages in canonical and numerical order, as in the following example: (Mt 2:3; 3:4 6; 4:3, 7; Lk 3:6, 8; 12:2, 5; Acts 15:1 5; Rom 1:8 12). 13

6. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Discussion Postings: 50% Quizzes: 50% A. Readings Read the assigned readings listed on the Schedule of Topics below. They will also be listed with links and files as necessary on Populi, in the Lessons folder for each topic. Read also any Study Notes provided in the Lessons folder for the topic, and review the PowerPoint Presentations that may be linked there. All discussion board postings and quizzes are directly based upon the assigned readings of the topic and other materials that are Posted in the topical Lessons folder (Study Notes and Power Point Presentations). B. Discussion Board Postings Post on the Discussion forum of Populi at least two (2) times for each Topic. NOTE: Each and every post MUST contain at least one cited reference or quotation to Sacred Scripture or another assigned reading for the Topic. You will not receive full credit for any posts that do not contain a reference to the assigned materials. First, post at least one answer to one of the discussion prompts posted in the Lessons folder. Discussion prompts are questions or topics proposed for the purposes of basing our conversations on the topic s materials. Complete answers require a minimum of one well-structured paragraph. o Since this course does not require any research papers, on occasion discussion prompts may require research beyond the assigned readings for the course. The instructions on Populi will clearly indicate when this is expected. Second, post at least one response to the entries of your classmates. Responses to classmates can provide brief follow-up questions, make additional points, or politely offer alternative responses. Responses do not need to be more than one or two sentences. To repeat: each of your posts should include at least one reference to or quotation from one of the assigned readings for the topic. Cite your sources in the following manner: o Cite passages from Sacred Scripture as they are cited in your study notes and as described in Section 4 above, titled Scriptural References: Citation and Interpretation. o Cite passages from Boadt as parentheticals with the author s name and a page numbers at the end of a sentence, like this: (Boadt, p. 39). 14

o Cite passages from the Second Vatican Council according to the name of the document and the section number in parentheticals at the end of the sentence, like this: (Dei Verbum, sec. 9). You are invited but not required to continue following the class discussion and to make further contributions after your two required postings. Both your answer and your response must be posted by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the week during which the Topic is assigned. It is highly recommended, however, that answers be posted at least several days before the due date; this provides more opportunity for student interaction. Late postings without excuse will not receive any credit. o Note that Dr Van Slyke allows 8 days for each week. For this class, then, the last day of the week is counted as the same Monday that the next week begins. For example, if week 3 begins on Monday February 3 rd, then the final day for posting materials and taking the quiz for Week 3 is Monday February 10 th (by 11:59 p.m.). Monday February 10 th is also considered as the first day of Week 4. See the HACS Grading Criteria for Online Discussions. 7. SUGGESTED READINGS and RESOURCES A. Biblical Commentaries (Single- and Multi-Volume): Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Ed. Thomas C. Oden, et al. Multiple vols. InterVarsity Press, 1998-2009. The Anchor Bible Dictionary. Ed. David Noel Freedman, et al. 6 vols. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1992. The Church s Bible: Interpreted by Early Christian [and Medieval] Commentators. Ed. Robert Wilken, et al. Multiple vols. Grand Rapids, MI. Eerdmans, 2003-present. The International Bible Commentary: A Catholic and Ecumenical Commentary for the Twenty-first Century. Ed. William R. Farmer, et al. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1998. Navarre Bible. University of Navarre Faculty of Theology. 7 vols on the Old Testament; 12 vols on the New Testament. Princeton, NJ: Scepter, 2003-2008. The New Interpreter s Bible. Ed. Leander Keck, et al. 12 vols. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Ed. Raymond Brown, Joseph Fitzmyer and Roland Murphy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990. B. General Works Pertaining to Scriptural Exegesis: De Lubac, Henri. Medieval Exegesis: The Four Senses of Scripture. Vol. 1. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1998. Jensen, Joseph. God s Word to Israel. Wilmington, Del.: Glazier, 1982. Jensen provides a scholarly presentation of the Old Testament material, and an excellent feel for historical-critical exegesis. Wilken, Robert Louis. The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003. Winzen, Damasus. Pathways in Scripture: A Book-by-Book Guide to the Spiritual Riches of the Bible. Ann Arbor, MI: Servant, 1976. 15

8. EVALUATION Students who have difficulty with research and composition are encouraged to pursue assistance with the Online Writing Lab (available at http://www.holyapostles.edu/owl). GRADING SCALE: A 93-100; A- 90-92; B+ 87-89; B 83-86; B- 80-82; C 70-79; D 69-60; F 59 and below GRADING SCALE: Grading Rubric for the Major Papers and Discussion Board (DB) Postings CONTENT 1 (F) 2 (D) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (A) Absence of Understanding Posting shows no awareness of the concepts addressed in the topic by shifting offtopic Misunderstanding Posting demonstrates a misunderstanding of the basic concepts addressed in the topic through an inability to re-explain them Adequate Understanding Posting demonstrates an adequate understanding of the basic concepts addressed in the topic by a re-explanation of them Solid understanding Posting demonstrates an understanding of the basic concepts addressed in the topic and uses that understanding effectively in the examples it provides Insightful understanding Posting demonstrates an understanding of the basic concepts of the topic through the use of examples and by making connections to other concepts RESEARCH 1 (F) 2 (D) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (A) Missing Research Paper shows no evidence of research: citation of sources missing. Inadequate research and/or documentation Over-reliance on few sources; poor quality of chosen sources; spotty documentation of facts in text; pattern of citation errors. Adequate research and documentation but needs improvement Good choice of sources but could be improved with some additions or better selection; did not always cite sources; too many citation errors. Solid research and documentation A number of relevant scholarly sources revealing solid research; sources appropriately referenced in paper; only a few minor citation errors. Excellent critical research and documentation Critically selected and relevant scholarly sources demonstrating extensive, in-depth research; sources skillfully incorporated into paper at all necessary points; all citations follow standard bibliographic format. 16

WRITING & EXPRESSION 1 (F) 2 (D) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (A) Incomplete writing Posting is only partially written or fails to address the topic Writing difficult to understand, serious improvement needed Posting touches only on the surface of the topic and proceeds to talk about something else; confusing organization or development; little elaboration of position; insufficient control of sentence structure and vocabulary; unacceptable number of errors in grammar, mechanics, and usage Acceptable writing, but could use some sharpening of skill Posting is an uneven response to parts of the topic; somewhat conventional treatment; satisfactory organization, but more development needed; adequate syntax and diction, but could use more vigor; overall control of grammar, mechanics, and usage, but some errors Solid writing with something interesting to say Posting is an adequate response to the topic; some depth and complexity in treatment; persuasive organization and development, with suitable reasons and examples; levelappropriate syntax and diction; mastery of grammar, mechanics, and usage, with hardly any error command-level writing, making a clear impression Posting is a thorough response to the topic; thoughtful and insightful examination of issues; compelling organization and development ; superior syntax and diction; error-free grammar, mechanics, and usage COMMUNITY INTERACTION (50-word response) 1 (F) 2 (D) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (A) Inadequate response Response merely provides laudatory encouragement for original post, e.g., Excellent post! You really have thought of something there. Weak response Response summarizes original posting to which it responds. Acceptable response Response makes a contribution to the posting to which it responds. Individuallyconscious contributory response Response makes a contribution to the posting to which it responds and fosters its development. Communityconscious contributory response Response makes a contribution to the learning community and fosters its development. 9. DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY Holy Apostles College & Seminary is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunities and full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities who qualify for admission to the College. Students enrolled in online courses who have documented disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact Bob Mish, the Director of Online Student Affairs, at rmish@holyapostles.edu or 860-632-3015. In all cases, reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that all students with disabilities have access to course materials in a mode in which they can receive them. Students who have technological limitations (e.g., slow Internet connection speeds in convents) are asked to notify their instructors the first week of class for alternative means of delivery. 17

10. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Students at Holy Apostles College & Seminary are expected to practice academic honesty. Avoiding Plagiarism In its broadest sense, plagiarism is using someone else's work or ideas, presented or claimed as your own. At this stage in your academic career, you should be fully conscious of what it means to plagiarize. This is an inherently unethical activity because it entails the uncredited use of someone else's expression of ideas for another's personal advancement; that is, it entails the use of a person merely as a means to another person s ends. Students, where applicable: Should identify the title, author, page number/webpage address, and publication date of works when directly quoting small portions of texts, articles, interviews, or websites. Students should not copy more than two paragraphs from any source as a major component of papers or projects. Should appropriately identify the source of information when paraphrasing (restating) ideas from texts, interviews, articles, or websites. Should follow the Holy Apostles College & Seminary Stylesheet (available on the Online Writing Lab s website at http://www.holyapostles.edu/owl/resources). Consequences of Academic Dishonesty: Because of the nature of this class, academic dishonesty is taken very seriously. Students participating in academic dishonesty may be removed from the course and from the program. 11. ATTENDANCE POLICY You are expected to login several times during each week. Because this class is being taught in a technology-mediated forum, it is important to actively participate each week in the course. In a traditional classroom setting for a 3-credit course, students would be required, per the federal standards, to be in class three 50-minute sessions (or 2.5 hours a week) and prepare for class discussions six 50-minute sessions (or 5 hours) a week. Expect to devote at least nine 50-minute sessions (or 7.5 quality hours) a week to this course. A failure on the student s part to actively participate in the life of the course may result in a reduction of the final grade. 12. INCOMPLETE POLICY An Incomplete is a temporary grade assigned at the discretion of the faculty member. It is typically allowed in situations in which the student has satisfactorily completed major components of the course and has the ability to finish the remaining work without reenrolling, but has encountered extenuating circumstances, such as illness, that prevent his or her doing so prior to the last day of class. 18

To request an incomplete, distance-learning students must first download a copy of the Incomplete Request Form. This document is located within the Shared folder of the Files tab in Populi. Secondly, students must fill in any necessary information directly within the PDF document. Lastly, students must send their form to their professor via email for approval. Approval should be understood as the professor responding to the student s email in favor of granting the Incomplete status of the student. Students receiving an Incomplete must submit the missing course work by the end of the sixth week following the semester in which they were enrolled. An incomplete grade (I) automatically turns into the grade of F if the course work is not completed. Students who have completed little or no work are ineligible for an incomplete. Students who feel they are in danger of failing the course due to an inability to complete course assignments should withdraw from the course. A W (Withdrawal) will appear on the student s permanent record for any course dropped after the end of the first week of a semester to the end of the third week. A WF (Withdrawal/Fail) will appear on the student s permanent record for any course dropped after the end of the third week of a semester and on or before the Friday before the last week of the semester. 13. ABOUT YOUR PROFESSOR TBA 19