Current Schedule
COURSES FOR SUMMER 2013 SEMESTER
CLASSROOM COURSES
SUMMER 2013 SEMESTER: June 3 - August 2, 2013
Registration deadline: June Courses: May 17, 2013
COURSES IN JUNE
LT 190 THE LITURGICAL YEAR (2 credits) (FULL)
This course will also incorporate information once contained in LT 191: Sacraments, Feasts and Seasons
This course will examine the Church’s liturgical calendar including its cycles, major feasts and development. The meaning of the liturgical year, which emanates and derives its growth from the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ will be explored, as well as its application to parish, school and PSR settings. Please bring a snack or sack lunch.
June 13, 14, 17 & 18
Our Lady of Guadalupe
9:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Sr. Cathy Doherty, SSND
**RE 170 CREATIVITY IN CATECHESIS, (2 credits)
Formerly listed as RE 170: Introduction to Catechetics
This course will open you to new and creative ideas as you teach catechetics on all grade levels (Primary to Junior High); a comprehensive course for new and experienced catechists; practical skills and activities from traditional and contemporary sources make this a spiritually renewing experience. New and updated textbook and methods!
** Satisfies the two credit hour requirement in RE for Archdiocesan Elementary Teacher/PSR Elementary Catechism Certification.
June 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17 & 19
St. Mark Parish Center, Room 5
6:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Evelyn Tucker
RE 178 ADMINISTRATION OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS (2 credits)
This course introduces new and potential CRE/DRE’s to the many components of administering a religious education program: curriculum development, teacher recruitment and formation, communication skills, resources, etc.
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 21 (No class on 6/11)
St. John Bosco
6:45 – 9:15 p.m.
Kathy Schoen
**RE 134A DYNAMIC AND EFFECTIVE CATECHESIS: Catechetical Methods (2 credits)(FULL)
If you took a great course in theology and wondered: “But how do I teach this to my students?” this methods course will help you! This course presents an effective catechetical method to present the Catholic Faith clearly, dynamically, and personally. Included in the course will be the demonstration of illustrated lesson plans which can be immediately applied by participants, as well the complementary elements of catechesis: prayer, music, arts/crafts, discussion, etc.
** Satisfies the two credit hour requirement in RE for Archdiocesan Elementary Teacher/PSR Elementary Catechism Certification.
Monday – Thursday, June 10 – 20
Cardinal Rigali Center, St. Louis Room
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sr. Adriane Torrisi, SDSH & Sr. Teresa Liu, SDSH
ST 101 CATECHISM I: BASIC CATHOLIC DOCTRINE (2 credits)
A study of the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic faith as outlined in the creed and described in Part I of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). Students will need a copy of the Catechism for this class.
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 21
Sts. Joachim & Ann, St. Charles
9:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Dr. Edward M. Hogan
SP 114 DISCERNING GOD’S WILL (2 credits)
An in-depth examination of the Rules for Discernment of St. Ignatius of Loyola, with a special emphasis on their application for discerning God’s will in our everyday lives.
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 28
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Fr. Phil Krill
SS 101 INTRODUCTION TO SACRED SCRIPTURE (2 credits)
A general survey of the Old and New Testament scriptures from a literary, historical and theological perspective, and an introduction to basic principles of Catholic scriptural interpretation.
Monday – Friday, June 3 -14
St. Clare of Assisi
10: 00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Elizabeth Balbo-Ryan
ST 185 KEY DOCUMENTS OF THE SECOND VATICAN ECUMENICAL COUNCIL (1 credit)
On October 11, 1962 Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. 2012 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Council - come and explore its heritage! Participants will explore the teachings of the Council through study and analysis of its principal documents. Areas of consideration will be: the Sacred Liturgy, the Church and her mission, the word of God, and the encounter between culture and the Church.
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
9:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Sr. Mary Kathleen Ronan, R.S.M.
COURSES IN JULY
Registration Deadline for July classes: June 12, 2013
MT 101 CATECHISM III: FOUNDATIONS OF CATHOLIC MORALITY (2 credits)
A study of the foundational principles of moral theology and the fundamental moral teachings emphasizing that the way of Christ “leads to life,” as described in Part III of the CCC.
Monday. – Thursday, July 8 - 18
St. Robert Bellarmine
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Barbara Blackburn
SP 107 THE BIBLE AND PRAYER (1 credit) Praying the Bible
This is a one credit practicum on Divine Reading (Lectio Divina). We will explore the four aspects of Lectio Divina; reading, meditating, praying, and contemplating. Furthermore, we will reflect on and investigate the four senses (meanings) of Scripture: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. We will correlate these with different dimensions of our faith. We will use Lectio to pray the Psalms and the Gospels; concerning the Gospels, we spotlight the parables of Jesus.
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26
Cardinal Rigali Center, St. Louis Room
9:00 – 11:15 a.m.
James Baur
**RE 174 TEACHING RELIGION TO CHILDREN ( 2 credits)
This class will be a practical hands-on experience for teachers of Religion in either the catholic school or the Parish School of Religion. Using Jesus as a model teacher, we will explore various techniques that will engage the learner. Please bring a snack or sack lunch.
** Satisfies the two credit hour requirement in RE for Archdiocesan Elementary Religion Teacher/PSR Elementary Catechist Certification.
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12
St. Joachim, Cadet, MO
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sr. Diane Schlueter, O.S.F.
PT 193 INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION OF CANON LAW TO PASTORAL ISSUES (2 credits)
This course will treat the nature of canon law and how it is interpreted and employed in the life of the church. The central focus of the course will concern practical pastoral challenges regarding the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage.
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 19
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
9:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Msgr. James Ramacciotti
ST 131 MARY AND THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST (2 credits)
An exploration of the titles of Mary in light of the Revelation of Jesus, illustrating the claim of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that “What the Catholic faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ.” (#487)
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 26
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Fr. Phil Krill
ONLINE COURSES
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION IS: May 17, 2013
Auditing online courses is not permitted except with permission from the instructor.
ONLINE COURSES
ST 101 CATECHISM I: BASIC CATHOLIC DOCTRINE (2 credits) FULL
A study of the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic faith as outlined in the creed and described in Part I of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).
ONLINE
Dr. John L. Gresham
LT 101 CATECHISM II: CATHOLIC SACRAMENTAL & LITURGICAL THEOLOGY (2 credits)FULL
A study of the theology of the seven sacraments as revealed by their origin, development, and liturgical celebration as described in
Part II of the CCC.
ONLINE
Rev. Phil Krill
MT 101 CATECHISM III: FOUNDATIONS OF CATHOLIC MORALITY (2 credits) -FULL
A study of the foundational principles of moral theology and the fundamental moral teachings emphasizing that the way of Christ “leads to life,” as described in Part III of the CCC.
ONLINE
Dr. Shawn McCauley Welch
SS 101 INTRODUCTION TO SACRED SCRIPTURE (2 credits) (FULL)
A general survey of the Old and New Testament scriptures from a literary, historical and theological perspective, and an introduction to basic principles of Catholic scriptural interpretation.
ONLINE
Dr. Michael Hardwick
SP 108 SPIRITUAL FORMATION: BEATITUDES AND EUCHARIST (2 credits) (FULL)
This course will be a reflective examination of the New Law of the Beatitudes, the lived expression of our persistent, dynamic remaining in the Eucharist, as constitutive of the Church, imperative of the Christian.
ONLINE
Rev. Damien R. Dougherty, OFM
SP/ST 184 THE SPIRITUALITY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (2 credits) (FULL)
This online course fulfills the spiritual requirement for deacons seeking preaching facilities.
The current international scene demonstrates the need for serious self-examination, and the ideals of St. Francis provide the means to that end through a stimulating contrast. Not content with a superficial depiction of a saint disfigured by contemporary writers for revisionist purposes, this course seeks to arrive at an appreciation of the authentic Francis. Course materials use only his own writings and the earliest biographies, i.e., "those words composed" by the people with whom he lived or who were in a position to speak with his intimate friends and companions, "so that we may discern," cherish and live his genuine faith convictions.
ONLINE
Rev. Damien R. Dougherty, OFM
CONDENSED ONLINE COURSE
June 10 – July 12
SP 101 CATECHISM IV: INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY
(2 credits) FULL
An introduction to Catholic spirituality and the life of prayer as a personal relationship with the “living God.” Covers the natureand meaning of prayer, prayer in scripture and tradition, types of prayer, obstacles to prayer and the Our Father as the model prayer. Based on Part IV of the Catechism of the Church. This course will be condensed from the usual 10 weeks to 5. The course documents will be posted June through July. Due to the varied media content and shortened time students MUST have prior Paul VI online class experience. You can navigate through the orientation materials in the week preceding the starting date of class.
ONLINE
Sr. Adriane Torrisi, SDSH & Sr. Teresa Liu, SDSH