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Spring 2008 Graduate Courses
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D214: Spiritual Formation
Katherine Hanley, CSJ, Ph.D.
Mondays, 6-9 pm
Jan. 7-14; Jan. 28-Feb. 11; Feb. 25-Apr. 14, 2008
An exploration of the many ways in which persons grow in the spiritual life; designed both as personal support to the student and as a resource for the minister, who will frequently be called to assist others in their spiritual growth. Topics will include discernment, spiritual direction and retreat time, individual and communal prayer, the Liturgy of the Hours, lectio divina, and contemporary movements such as eco-spirituality, feminist spirituality, and the faith which does justice.
C306: Christology
Donald Gray, Ph.D.
Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
Jan. 8-Apr. 1, 2008
This course examines and analyzes the development of the doctrine of the Christ from the perspective of contemporary systematic theology. Students will become familiar with the various “quests” for Jesus, the Christological controversies, and the manner by which transcendental, political, liberation, and feminist theologians interpret Christology.
A327: Wisdom Literature
Marcus Gigliotti, S.S.L.
Wednesdays, 6-9 pm
Jan 9-Jan. 30; Feb. 13-Apr. 9, 2008
The quest for meaning, happiness, coping with unanswered questions, praying from the heart - an exploration of Biblical wisdom literature. The course will include a treatment of the psalms, focusing throughout on their centrality in Israel’s / Christian life of prayer.
C207: Moral and Social Teaching
Patricia Schoelles, SSJ, Ph.D.
Thursdays, 6-9 pm
Jan. 10-Mar. 13; Mar. 27-Apr. 10, 2008
Foundation concepts of Christian ethics and moral decision-making within the American context, among them conscience, use of Scripture, dissent, sin and virtue. Case studies and selected issues as a context for elaborating an
inclusive methodology.
D306: Pastoral Formation
(formerly called Field Education)
Katherine Hanley, CSJ, Ph.D.
Two-semester or three-summer supervised practicum in a parish or other
pastoral setting, including regular theological reflection sessions with other field education students.
