SUMMER 2009 COURSE LISTING
These courses are designed to meet the continuing education needs of Catholic school teachers, Archdiocesan DREs and catechists. Spouses of these volunteers or employees may attend for free (if no record is required). Most importantly, these courses are at the service of the new evangelization within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and designed to help any interested adult who just wants to understand their faith better. The courses are for all people of good will.
The below ‘intensive’ listings do not include the 18 Catholic schools in which Benedictine College School of Faith is offering its courses during the daytime weekdays; nor the ‘extended’ courses being offered at other parishes. ‘Extended’ courses can be found at www.schooloffaith.com Extended courses meet for more than six times or more than twelve hours.
You may click on a course below to view its sample syllabus. No work is required of anyone who wishes only to attend the course (audit).
After deciding for a course, click the ‘Pre-registration’ link (left side of screen) to help us prepare for your attendance. There is no cost to pre-register.
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Corpus Christi Parish (Lawrence)
6001 Bob Billings Parkway
Meets 8:30AM-12:30PM June 3-5
RI 245 Ministry of Catechesis Catechesis, religious instruction, evangelization--how are these related? What do they mean for the methods used for handing-on the Faith? This course will overview the ministry, history and methods of catechesis from the Apostles and Church Fathers until today. Stress will be upon lived witness, application of typology, mystagogy, and resources to assist the catechist help students grow in faith, prayer and witness.
Professor: Dr. John-Mark Miravalle, Benedictine College School of Faith visiting scholar.
Didde Center (Emporia State University)
1415 Merchant Street
Meets 8:30AM-12:30 May 27-29
RI 121 Salvation History I An introduction to the basic biblical structure, genres, and theological significance of Sacred Scripture. Using the narrative approach, the course follows the story of God’s people from Genesis to the establishment of the Davidic kingdom. Throughout the presentations, particular attention is paid to critical terms and concepts, as well as the necessity for internalizing the word of God through both prayer and apostolate.
Professor: Michael Podrebarac, M.A., Archdiocesan Consultant for Liturgy.
St. Agnes (Roeland Park)
5130 Mission Road
Meets 8:30AM-12:30 June 3-5
RI 275 Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments A basic overview of liturgy and the sacraments which builds on Salvation History. What are the means Christ instituted to become “partakers of the divine nature” (2 Pet 1:4)? Why does the “whole liturgical life of the Church revolve around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments” (CCC #1113)? Covering our call to participation in Trinitarian life and participation in this life through the sacraments, this is an overview of “Part II” of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Professor: Michael Scherschligt, STL, Benedictine College School of Faith, executive director.
Queen of the Holy Rosary (Wea-Bucyrus)
22705 Metcalf Avenue
Meets 8:30AM -12:30 June 3-5
RI 378 Gospel of Matthew An intensive study of the structure, themes, message and content of Matthew’s gospel which will more deeply investigate the fulfillment of God’s covenants in Jesus the Christ, Son of David. Questions on literary forms will be addressed as well as further investigation of Jesus’ identity, the meaning of ‘the Kingdom’, the eschatological significance of the Temple, and the great commission.
Professor: Leon Suprenant, J.D. M.A., Benedictine College School of Faith visiting scholar.
Saints Peter and Paul (Seneca)
401 Pioneer Street
Meets 8:30-12:30 June 15-17
RI 398 Saints and Mystics from the 20th Century. This course will focus on Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)…one of the greatest saints and mystics of the 20th Century. Moving through the biography of his life this course will explore how he integrated faith and reason, creed and spirituality, his mystical experiences and pastoral approaches. His life will be studied through and in relationship to the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Professor: Julia Zia, STM, adjunct with Benedictine College’s Theology Department.
St Rose Philippine Duchesne (Garnett)
504 E 4th Street
Meets 8:30AM-12:30 June 3-5
RI 117 Foundations of Theology I. This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic doctrines of the Catholic faith, their basis in divine revelation, and their practical application in Christian life. The topics discussed in the first semester include Trinitarian theology, creation, salvation history, ecclesiology, Christology, soteriology, divine revelation, Mariology, and Catholic spirituality.
Professor: Michael Podrebarac, M.A., Archdiocesan Consultant for Liturgy.
CLASS FULL. NO MORE PRE-REGISTRATIONS
Good Shepherd (Shawnee)
12800 W. 75th Street
Meets 8:30AM-12:30 June 3-5
RI 324 The Eucharist: Mystery and Meaning This course is an overview of the theology and celebration of the Mystery of Faith, with particular emphasis on the “eucharistic sacrifice, which is the source and summit of the whole Christian life” (LG #11). Using Sacred Scripture in the Tradition as the primary source, the course will cover foundational themes: covenant; sacrifice; communion; and, mission; also stressing the significance of liturgical symbols and gestures at the Mass.
Professor: Matthew Tsakanikas, STL, Benedictine College School of Faith, academic director.
Saint Patrick’s Parish (Kansas City)
1066 N 94th
Meets 8:30 AM to 12:3O PM August 11-13
RI 220 The Creed: Theology for Beginners From the beginning the faith of the Church was expressed and summarized in brief formulae which gathered together the essentials of Christian belief. Participants will explore the central beliefs of the Catholic Church as expressed in the Creed and explicated in “Part I” of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The very popular book Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed will serve as the course text and provide an integration of faith and reason.
Professor: Jamie Blosser, Ph.D., assistant professor of Theology at Benedictine College
COSTS
The cost per individual for each intensive course within a module never exceeds $65 (not including text and materials). This is reduced from the regular rate of $300 per credit-hour through the stewardship of Benedictine College, School of Faith, Archdiocesan grants, and the generosity of donors. The course can be taken for either credit, continuing education unit, or audit. Because these courses are intensive and meet less than six times in order to cover 12 hours of contact time (one credit-hour), the price is reduced from standard extended options the institute also offers.
To ensure greater attendance, maintain low costs, and ensure financial stability, we offer a further reduced rate when 35 or more people register for the course. The cost is reduced to $40 per person for credit or c.e.u. once 35 people register for an intensive course. We hope parishes will join us in making these regional hosting locations a success and encourage attendance.
