Spring 2009
Rochester
Graduate Courses
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(Underlined course titles link to class outlines)
Area A: Biblical Studies
A203 Christian Scriptures (Heyman)
An introduction to the history and literature of the Christian movement in the first and second centuries with particular attention to the New Testament in regards to literary components, composition facets, theological themes, and interpretive principles.
Tues. 8:00 – 9:50 pm
A303 Prophecy in Ancient Israel (Premnath)
Systemic study of prophecy of various types and different periods in ancient Israel with special reference to key texts from the canonical prophets. Contemporary relevance of prophetic message and function.
Mon. 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Area B: Historical Studies
B/C326 Twentieth Century Theology (Hawkins)
The course explores select theological themes in relation to specific historical movements and impulses in the 20th century. Particular areas to be highlighted are the Holocaust, the emergence of Neo-Orthodoxy, the needs of the Third World, the Theology of Hope, the origins of contextual theology, and post modernism.
Wed. 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Area C: Theological Studies
C215 Orientation to Theological Studies (Hawkins)
This course orients students to the various aspects of theological studies and the way theology functions in a faith community. Key issues such as faith, revelation, scripture, tradition, human experience, and worship are explored with an eye to how they are integrated into the entire discipline of theology. The course aims at helping the student develop a framework in which to understand how one engages in critical theological reflection in light of human experience in general and pastoral/ministerial life in particular. Specific theological terms will be covered as well as the work of some contemporary theologians.
Mon. 6:30 – 9:30 pm
C/D369 Liturgical Theology (Stosur)
An exploration of the essential role of liturgy and worship for Christian life and theology (lex orandi, lex credendi). The course will survey the ways in which theologians (primarily Roman Catholic, but also Orthodox and Protestant) of the twentieth and early twenty-first century have viewed the relationship between liturgy and theology, leading up to and proceeding from the Second Vatican Council. It will examine selected liturgical theologians and their methods in depth. It will offer a narrative/relational method for applying the discovery of theological patterns and structures inherent in the liturgy to pastoral and ministerial concerns such as homiletics, catechesis, spirituality and justice, liturgical celebration and inculturation, and sacramental care.
Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Area D: Pastoral Ministry Studies
D202 Liturgical Leadership (Stosur)
Introduction to the theological and pastoral principles underlying the liturgical celebrations of the Church, the official documentation guiding the liturgical life of the Church, and the skills necessary for the preparation of and presiding at the worship of the Church. Course assignments will be adapted to each student’s worship tradition.
Thurs. 8:00 – 9:50 pm
D207 Ministerial Leadership (Condon)
Ecclesial ministers serve a variety of leadership roles in the faith community: collaborators as members of a team, conveners of groups and committees, mediators, problem solvers, and resource persons. The ecclesial minister is asked to develop and exercise leadership gifts that assist the community in carrying out the mission entrusted by Christ. This course will explore the various leadership roles of ecclesial ministers, processes for ecclesial decision-making, community structures, and the resources ministers can draw upon.
Tues. 6:00 – 7:50 pm
D217 Pastoral Care I (Karaban)
This course is designed as a beginning course in understanding the basic principles and methods of pastoral care. It will focus on a theoretical background and is complemented by actual, practical experiences in pastoral listening as part of dyads and working groups.
Tues. 6:30 – 9:30 pm
D218 Pastoral Care II (Karaban)
This course is a follow-up to Pastoral Care I and will focus on crisis intervention and ministering in loss, death and grief. It is assumed that students taking Pastoral Care II will have completed Pastoral Care I or its equivalent. Focus is on learning how to be better pastoral caregivers to those experiencing loss or in crisis. Format will be lecture, group work, practicums and case studies.
Thurs. 6:30 – 9:30 pm
D302 Pastoral Formation (Karaban)
Year-long course - Registration Closed
Wed. 6:30 – 9:30 pm: 1/21; 2/18; 3/18 & 4/15
Interdisciplinary
I515 Integrative Seminar (Premnath and Stosur)
An opportunity to explore and integrate personal and professional experiences from a multi-perspective and interdisciplinary vantage point. The participants will be involved in an interactive process of socio-theological integration serviceable for critical reflection in ministerial settings.
Thurs. 6:00 – 7:50 pm: 1/22; 2/5; 2/19; 3/5; 3/19; 4/2; 4/16 & 4/30
Ministry Workshop (Workmaster)
Topic: Preparing for Non-Sacramental Rites
A broad discussion on the general principles and specific do’s and dont’s for the preparation of rites such as Liturgy of the Hours, revised SCAP, Exposition and Benediction and others.
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Lunch on your own)
Cost: $60.00
Spiritual Formation Group (Wagner)
Dates: Jan. 21; Feb. 4, 18; March 4, 18; April 1
Time: 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Cost: $100.00
