SOT 2015 Summer Session Courses

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Summer Schedule W1 June 15–19, 2015 W2 June 22–26, 2015 W3 June 29–July 2, 2015

(no classes July 3) W4 July 6–10, 2015 W5 July 13–17, 2015

Summertime Room and Board available on campus, not included in course price.

Please inquire to Patty Weishaar, Director of Student Services, pweishaar@csbsju.edu.

W6 July 20–24, 2015 W7 July 27–31, 2015

2015 Summer Short Courses

exploration of reconciliation and its contemporary applications as a way to build the Reign of God.

Four Gospels, One Jesus

5 days, 3 hours per day, 1 credit each

Laszlo Simon, OSB

Degree Program Rate: $490 per credit Continuing Education Rate: $390 per credit audit rate: $285 per credit

W 4 8:00–11:15 am

1 credit • SSNT 468 02A / SPIR 468 03A meets M-T-W-TH-F

1 credit • LTGY 468 01A meets M-T-W-TH

The temptation to construct one “master-narrative” was very strong for the first Christian generations.

The early church, however, preferred instead to preserve four gospels within the canon of the New Testament. This course will briefly explore each gospel/portrait of Jesus, appreciating them as examples of ancient biography and our record of Christ’s living presence.

W3 8:00–11:15 am

Who is the Old Testament God?

Liturgy and Aesthetics: The Ars Celebrandi Michael Driscoll

Liturgy requires beauty in order to achieve meaning. Art and liturgy, when they join forces, express transcendence, and both art and liturgy are work that demands much care and attention. This course will look at the interplay of liturgy with the sacred arts (i.e. music, visual arts, architecture) and how they are united in the One who is the supreme beauty. Moreover, it will deal with the topic of liturgy as art.

Restorative Justice and Reconciliation Joyce Zavarich

1 credit • PTHM 468 02A meets M-T-W-TH-F W4 8:00–11:15 am

What is Restorative Justice? How does it relate to Biblical Justice? This course will offer a theological

Laszlo Simon, OSB

1 credit • SSOT 468 02A / SPIR 468 04A meets M-T-W-TH-F W 5 8:00–11:15 am

No one can know what God is really like. The Bible does not speak of who God is but of what God says, how God acts and how God is experienced. The Old Testament is full of variety and of contradictions: in this we course we will explore briefly God’s relationship to the world, to humans, and quite especially to Israel. We will uncover both the fragility and the resilience of these relationships.

Practices of Spirituality Amidst Digital Cultures Mary Hess

1 credit • PTHM 468 03A meets M-T-W-TH-F W5 1:00–4:15 pm

Anderson and Foley write that the journey of faith is caught up amidst the interwoven narratives of God’s story, my story, and the story of the community of faith. Yet how do we engage these “mighty stories” amidst 21st century rituals: moviegoing, video gaming, facebook’ing, and so on?

We’ll explore how spirituality emerges in the midst of digital cultures and consider practices which contribute to self reflection, community formation and generative faith.

Ethical Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Pandemic: What Can Infectious Diseases Teach Us? Mary Ann Kish

1 credit • MORL 468 01A meets M-T-W-Th-F W6 8:00–11:15 am

Thirty years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic have seen rapid medical changes to which ethics struggles to keep apace. This course explores ethical issues raised by changes in medical treatment and prevention. It examines aspects of theological anthropology, sexuality, and social ethical questions. It provides a framework in which to approach ethical issues raised by other infectious diseases of worldwide import, such as tuberculosis and Ebola virus.

2015 Summer Full-Length Courses 3 credits each Degree Program Rate: $490 per credit Continuing Education Rate: $390 per credit audit rate: $285 per credit

The Spirituality of the New Testament Laszlo Simon, OSB

3 credits • SSNT 468 01A / SPIR 468 02A meets M-T-TH-F weeks 1 & 2, M-T-W-TH week 3 W 1 W 2 W3 1:00–4:15 pm

3 credits • PTHM 418 01A meets M-T-TH-F weeks 1 & 2, M-T-W-TH week 3

The documents of the New Testament cannot be correctly understood without an examination of the historical circumstances that shaped them. The Catholic interpretation of the New Testament is a theological discipline. Its main task is to contribute to the authentic and vital transmission of God’s Word to his people and to the spiritual task of deepening genuine Christian faith.

W1 W 2 W 3 8:00–11:15 am

Theology of Sacraments and Worship

Dynamics of Spiritual Direction Becky Van Ness

The study of spiritual direction allows student to develop skills in guiding others to identify and articulate their relationship with God through the life of faith, religious experience, discernment, and prayer. Students learn various models of spiritual direction and the purpose and dynamics of peer and individual supervision. Prerequisites: 1) The Practice of Discernment in Prayer course; 2) Completion of an approved ministry core theology course; and 3) Admission to the spiritual direction program.

Annie McGowan

3 credits • LTGY 424 01A / DOCT 424 01A meets M-T-TH-F weeks 1 & 2, M-T-W-TH week 3 W 1 W 2 W3 1:00–4:15 pm

This course examines the roots of Christian worship in human myth, symbol, ritual, and celebration. Students will study the historical development of sacramental life in the Church and theological reflection upon it. Contemporary approaches to a theology of sacrament, especially in relation to Christology and ecclesiology, will be included.

Introduction to Pastoral Ministry Dawn Carrillo

3 credits • PTHM 405 01A meets M-T-W-TH-F each week W1 8:00-11:30 am W7 1:00–4:15 pm

This course introduces students to the theology of ministry, including historical and contemporary theologies of ordained and lay ministry. Students also explore basic methods in the practice of ministry.

Ministry Through the Life Cycle Barbara Sutton

3 credits • PTHM 434 01A Class begins on-line June 8 On-campus class meetings June 24–July 2

W2 June 24, 2:00–4:25 pm only

June 25, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm June 26, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm June 27, 9:00–11:15 am only W3 June 29, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm

June 30, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm

July 1, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm

July 2, 9:00–11:15 am & 2:00–4:15 pm

This course provides an overview of pastoral and spiritual issues that ministers encounter with individuals and families in various life stages. Issues included in the course also include the life cycle of a family and the cycle of healing for people.

Ecclesiology

Fr. Michael Byron 3 credits • DOCT 408 01A meets M-T-W-TH-F each week W2 W 7 8:00–11:30 am

Students examine the nature and structure of the Roman Catholic Church, including its apostolic origins, the Church as commu¬nion and sacrament, magisterium and authority, local and universal Church, evangelization, ministry, and mission.

Introduction to Christian Tradition I Kevin Mongrain

3 credits • THY 402 01A meets M-T-W-TH-F each week W2 W 7 8:00–11:15 am

This course is an introductory survey of theology, studying representative texts from the preChristian era to the Reformation (100 BCE to 1650). Students will examine figures and issues selected from various historical periods.

Psalmody and Hymnody Don Saliers

3 credits • LMUS 421 01A Class meets M-T-TH-F each week W4 W 5 W 6 8:00–11:15 am

Students will examine the body of psalmody— text, music, poetic expression—as its forms have evolved from ancient Jewish tradition, and study

the forms, origins, numbering, translations and sources as they pertain to musical use. The course will include a survey of historical development of mainline Christian hymnody, authors, composers, styles, liturgical use. Current hymnals, styles of text, music and appropriateness for liturgical use will be scrutinized.

Ecology and the Old Testament Samuel Thomas

3 credits • DOCT 468 01A / SSOT 468 01A meets M-T-TH-F each week W 4 W 5 W6 1:00–4:15 pm

What is the relationship between human beings and nature? This question is at least as old as the Epic of Gilgamesh, and it runs throughout the Old Testament in a fascinating variety of ways. In this course we will engage deeply with ancient texts and consider what an Old Testament theology of creation might mean for contemporary times. In our age of environmental crises, the Old Testament can provide a restorative vision of right and ordered relations between humans, nature, and God.

Praying with Imagination Barbara Sutton with Dawn Carrillo and Anne Kaese 3 credits • SPIR 468 05A meets S-M-T-W-TH retreat week

Retreat: July 12, 4:00 pm – July 16, 2:00 pm

This course invites pastoral leaders and catechists to pray with the Illuminated Word of The Saint

John’s Bible and to extend that prayer through the arts of bookmaking, such as calligraphy, painting, and storytelling. The morning sessions empower participants to practice the Seeing the Word process, delve deeper into learning the rhythm of visio divina and facilitate the practice with others.

The afternoon sessions will invite participants to ground their own spirituality through developing their artistic imagination. Some evening hours will also be scheduled. Pre-reading and post-reflection/ integration assignments for credit-earning students. Class begins with on-line components in early July and concludes with final on-line components following the retreat week.

Monastic Spiritual Theology Gregory Peters

3 credits • MONS 434 01A / SPIR 434 01A meets M-T-TH-F each week W4 W5 W6 1:00–4:15 pm

Monasticism is an ancient Christian institution and is historically present in all three of the major Christian traditions: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. In this course, students will explore the Christian monastic tradition through reading and discussion of primary texts of these great monastic figures: John Cassian, Maximus the Confessor, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Teresa of Avila, Seraphim of Sarov, Edward Pusey and Thomas Merton.

Why study theology?

Theology impacts so many other areas of life • It will change the way I look at the world around me • To integrate knowledge with ministry • It is a subject greater than which none other can be conceived • It is fascinating • To be part of a lifelong community of learners • Brings joy, hope, challenge • To become a qualified leader in society • Theology is life giving, life breathing • To gain a deeper understanding of questions pertaining to self, God, and history • It opens my mind to possibilities about life, death and the meaning of being part of the universe • It deepens my appreciation of the meaning of God’s mystery • Desire • Love is more important than money • To learn to teach theology in order to make it more accessible to others • To participate in the New Evangelization • Because we have to understand our place in history so we can be at peace with our journey and its limitations • To prepare to be of service to the world • Working for God provides job security • To live a coherent faith • To ground a life dedicated to service • To seek the truth • To be intellectually qualified in spreading the news of the Gospel to others • To increase intellectual content of belief • To obtain wisdom • To give additional perspective to philosophical inquiry • To better understand doctrine • To acquire deep understanding of liturgy and its symbolic, ritual meaning • To become a scholar • To live a life of purpose • To understand my relationship to God • To know myself better • For deeper understanding of God and my role on this earth • God made each of us intentionally and it seems right to learn as much as possible about our Creator • Theology feeds my mind and soul • To quench the thirst for living water • To learn to pray better • To explore life’s deepest questions: who is God and who are we?

• To become all that I am created to be • To bring Christian virtue and morality to our culture • The quest for understanding the meaning of human life and the relationship of humankind to God • To confront life fully • To change the world, by example, in leadership by informed faith • Life is short and I want to pay attention • Because God only knows what the future brings

Who We Are Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary is the graduate school of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. We are a theological graduate school for men and women. We are also a Catholic seminary.

The establishment of the Benedictine Institute of Sacred Theology in 1958 by Saint Benedict’s Monastery led to a cooperative arrangement whereby Saint John’s Seminary became the first Roman Catholic theologate to offer graduate degrees to women. From this evolved a dynamic model of education for collaborative ministry at Saint John’s. The seminary formation program was brought together with the academic program to form what is now known as the School of Theology and Seminary.

• Our campus is 2,400 acres of forest land with five lakes and hiking trails; an idyllic, natural setting for study, prayer, and spiritual growth.

• Our student body is composed of about 130 students, full- and part-time, degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking.

• We are a community of lifelong learners that offers graduate level coursework for the completion of graduate certificates and master’s degree programs or for personal enrichment and professional development.

What We Do Master’s Degree Programs Master of Arts in Theology (42 credits) Master of Arts in Liturgical Music (36 credits) Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies (36 credits) Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (48 credits) Master of Divinity (78 credits) Master of Theology (ThM, pre-doctoral) (24 credits)

Graduate Certificate Programs Spiritual Direction (22 credits) Liturgy (18 credits) Church History (18 credits) Scripture (18 credits) Spirituality (18 credits) Monastic Studies (18 credits) Systematic Theology (18 credits)

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