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Summer 2008 Graduate Courses

Classes run from April 28-June 30

Registration begins March 10

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(underlined courses link to syllabi)

D 305   Ministry in Death, Loss, and Grief
Rev. Anthony Chiaramonte 
Mondays, 6 pm - 10 pm
April 28—May 19; June 2-30, 2008

An examination of topics relating to the dying and bereaved:  grief, handling of losses, terminal illness, sudden death, death and children, death and the elderly, funeral planning.    3 graduate credits

 

C 365    The Human Person:  Created, Fallen, and Redeemed
Rev. Anthony Barratt
Wednesdays, 6 pm - 10 pm
April 30—June 25, 2008

A course in theological anthropology which looks at the human person:  created, fallen, and redeemed.  We will look at Scripture, tradition, and theological debate to understand the nature of the human person from a Christian perspective.  We will also explore pastoral and theological concerns such as gender, race, and authentic personhood.   3 graduate credits

 

C 314  Images of God
Rev. Gary Gelfenbien
Thursdays, 6 pm - 10 pm
May 1—June 26, 2008

A historical perspective with constructive possibilities for thinking about God within the Christian tradition today as well as with others whose approach to God may be different.  Opportunity for reflecting on one’s own (often conflicting) images of God and exploration of these images in the arts.  3 graduate credits.

         For outlines, reading lists, or more information contact stbernards@rcda.org   or call us at 518-453-6760