Online · School of Behavioral Sciences · Psychology

Issues in Human Sexuality

CCOU-305

CG Section 8WK 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 Modified 12/12/2022  Course Description

This course provides a panorama of sexual challenges that men and women are currently experiencing, as well as the results of a national report on the sexuality of Christian men and women. This vibrant and fascinating study enables students to gain a better understanding of the complexities and fundamental differences of male and female sexuality and marital intimacy in contrast to cultural myths and distortions.

Requisites

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog (https://catalog.liberty.edu/).

 Rationale

Our world is permeated with sexual problems: infidelity, pre-marital sex, sexual abuse, and sexual addictions of various kinds. This course helps to define and identify healthy sexuality, and then provides clinically-excellent and biblically sound guidance on how to help persons achieve it.

**Disclaimer: This course discusses mature subject matter. The student taking this course should be aware that sex and sexuality will be discussed in a professional, Christian context. The student may want to preview the course textbook before enrolling in the course. **

 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Explain the biblical foundations of healthy sexuality.

B. Analyze literature pertaining to sexuality.

C. Discuss pertinent sex-related issues that exist today.

D. Evaluate the broad categories of sexual dysfunction.

E. Recognize sexual harassment in professional environments.

F. Analyze the pitfalls of pornography, homosexuality, and infidelity.

 Course Resources

Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: Liberty University Online Bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/liberty).

Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-

computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66)

 D. Microsoft Office

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E. APA Academic Writer: https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org)

 Course Assignments

Textbook readings and lecture presentations - (Learning Outcomes A, B, C, D, E, F)

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 350 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words and should include course materials and/or external research with proper APA citations and references (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Book Critique: Title and Reference Page Assignment

The student will read The Gift of Sex text and then write and submit a review and critique of the major themes of the book. The review must summarize the content of the five major headings of the book and analyze the content as it relates to sexuality and intimate relationships. The critique must be objective, not personal. The Book Critique must be completed in 2 parts: Book Critique: Title and Reference Page Assignment and Book Critique: Final Assignment.

For the Book Critique: Title and Reference Page Assignment, the student will submit a portion of his/her final paper in proper APA format. This portion of the paper will include a title page and a reference page (complete with a minimum of 6 references). The resources cited on the reference page should be scholarly resources including peer reviewed journal articles and published books (CLO: B)

Book Critique: Final Assignment

The student will read The Gift of Sex text and then write and submit a review and critique of the major themes of the book. The review must summarize the content of the five major headings of the book and analyze the content as it relates to sexuality and intimate relationships. The critique must be objective, not personal. The Book Critique must be completed in 2 parts: Book Critique: Title and Reference Page Assignment and Book Critique: Final Assignment.

For the Book Critique: Final Assignment, the student will submit a final version of the Book Critique in proper APA format. The paper should contain a brief summary of each of the five sections of the book. Then, the paper should contain scholarly critique of each the five sections of the Penner book. It should contain at least 6 professional citations (published books or journal articles) in the critique sections of the paper. It should have between 6-8 pages of content. The paper should also include a title page and a reference page which does not count toward the 6-8 pages of content (CLOs A, B, C, D, F).

Interview Paper Assignment

The student will write a 3–5-page paper in current APA format that summarizes their interview with a pastoral or professional counselor regarding issues in sexuality that he/she has experienced in his/her vocational setting. For example, this may include counseling clients who have experienced infidelity, sexual addiction, infertility, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, etc. The paper should include an APA Title page and Appendix page containing questions and answers (CLOs: A, C, D, E, F).

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes that are non-cumulative and cover the material presented in the lecture notes as well as the assigned readings. These quizzes will be open-book/open-notes and will be comprised of both multiple-choice and true/false questions (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F)

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 Course Grading

10

Discussions (4 at 70 pts ea) 280

Book Critique: Final Assignment 200

100

Quizzes (4 at 90 pts ea) 360

Course Requirements Checklist

Book Critique: Title and Reference Page Assignment

60

Interview Paper Assignment

Total

 Policies

1010

Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special

circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by

the instructor.

4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date

outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation- support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Liberty+University+Discrimination,+Harassment,+and+Sexual+Misconduct+Policy) or

the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures (https://www.liberty.edu/disability-support/wp- content/uploads/sites/106/2022/01/Disability-Grievance-Procedures.pdf).

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Course Attendance

In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance) can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/academics/course-catalogs/). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non- Attendance (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Unofficial+Withdrawals)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

Grading Scale

ABCDF

900-1010 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy

The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory

(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes). Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/ (https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/).

 Schedule

                                 When Topic Notes

   Course Overview Student Acknowledgements Course Requirements Checklist

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    When Topic Notes

 Module 1: Week 1

Learn

Read: 6 items Watch: 1 item

 Apply Discussion: Biblical Perspective on Healthy Sexuality

   Module 2: Week 2

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

    Apply

Discussion: Sexual Development

Quiz: Biblical Perspective and Sexual Development

 Module 3: Week 3

Learn

Read: 1 item Watch: 1 item

 Apply Discussion: Single Sexuality

   Module 4: Week 4

Learn

Read: 1 item Watch: 2 items

    Apply

Book Critique: Title and Reference Assignment Quiz: Single Sexuality and Marriage Intimacy

 Module 5: Week 5

Learn

Apply Interview Paper Assignment

Read: 5 items Watch: 1 item

    Module 6: Week 6

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

        Module 7: Week 7

Apply

Learn

Discussion: Sexual Dysfunction

Quiz: Sexual Brokenness and Sexual Dysfunctions

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

 Apply Book Critique: Final Assignment

 Module 8: Week 8

Learn

Read: 3 items Watch: 2 items

  Apply Quiz: Spirituality and Controversial Issues

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