Previous Years' Course Catalogues

The course introduces the student to the dynamics of grace presented in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, situating the Exercises both in their historical context and within its interpretations in contemporary culture. The goal of this course is 1. to prepare a student to engage in the role of directing the spiritual exercises, 2. to allow the student to understand the dynamics of these exercises, 3. to see the underlying anthropology and theology of these exercises. Although not a pre-requisite, some personal experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius would be an asset.

The course introduces the student to the dynamics of grace presented in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, situating the Exercises both in their historical context and within its interpretations in contemporary culture. The goal of this course is 1. to prepare a student to engage in the role of directing the spiritual exercises, 2. to allow the student to understand the dynamics of these exercises, 3. to see the underlying anthropology and theology of these exercises. Although not a pre-requisite, some personal experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius would be an asset.

A review of all of the surviving works of Richard Hooker, often called the first theologian of Anglicanism, his Calvinism and reaction to Calvinism, his scholasticism, and his defence of the institutions of the Church of England.

A review of all of the surviving works of Richard Hooker, often called the first theologian of Anglicanism, his Calvinism and reaction to Calvinism, his scholasticism, and his defence of the institutions of the Church of England.

A review of all of the surviving works of Richard Hooker, often called the first theologian of Anglicanism, his Calvinism and reaction to Calvinism, his scholasticism, and his defence of the institutions of the Church of England.

A review of all of the surviving works of Richard Hooker, often called the first theologian of Anglicanism, his Calvinism and reaction to Calvinism, his scholasticism, and his defence of the institutions of the Church of England.

An examination of the vocation, identity and lifestyle of the Catholic priest for the fostering of his holiness, integrity and health in ministry and the spiritual life.

This an introduction to the main concepts and terminology developed by thinkers between the fifth and fourteenth centuries. Special attention is given to scholastic philosophy. We will cover topics such as the relation between faith and reason, the existence and nature of God, human life and happiness, virtue and vice, and the difference between divine and human law.

This course explores the identity, spirituality, and mission of the priest, priestly models, and thecontext for evangelization. Part I examines: two Church documents ((Pastores dabo vobis;Directory on the Ministry and Life of the Priest); a contemporary work (About Being a Priest); thepriest's three loves (Church, Mary, Eucharist); and living priestly holiness and ministry. Part IIprofiles three key modern priestly models (F. de Sales, J. Vianney, and F. Sheen). Part III appraisesthe blueprint for the Third Millennium through the Spirit's gift of John Paul II and Benedict XVI;what the Spirit is highlighting through three ecclesial charisms (Communion and Liberation, OpusDei, Focolare); and the crises in the priesthood (e.g., exodus, pedophilia, lack of holiness) andpaths to renewal of the priesthood (e.g., Holy Spirit, a replica of Christ, priest's victimhood, MarianPrinciple).

An examination of the vocation, identity and lifestyle of the Catholic priest for the fostering of his holiness, integrity and health in ministry and the spiritual life.

An examination of the vocation, identity and lifestyle of the Catholic priest for the fostering of his holiness, integrity and health in ministry and the spiritual life.

An examination of the vocation, identity and lifestyle of the Catholic priest for the fostering of his holiness, integrity and health in ministry and the spiritual life.