The small groups will be expected to complete a number of tasks, often daily. Therefore, attendance is essential for this course and essential for your learning. Each unexcused absence will result in a deduction from the final grade. I excuse absences at my discretion. If a student is unexcused for 8 or more classes that student will be asked to take the course over next year.
Students are responsible for the material discussed and assignments due even for an excused absence.
Siddhartha, New Dimension Press. A Reflection on the Christian Life , Garden City, New York.