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CSC/THEO 33961 -- Discernment: Call, Compassion And Commitment
Tuesdays, 5-7pm at the Center for Social Concerns
Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4
Facilitators: Liz Mackenzie and Matt Palkert
Faculty Liaison: Margie Pfeil
GOAL OF THE COURSE:
This seminar focuses on senior students discerning and envisioning the integration of faith/theology and social concerns into their lives beyond Notre Dame.
OBJECTIVES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Required reading will include A Sacred Voice is Calling by John Neafsey, as well as several short articles, to be handed out at the first class meeting.
EVALUATION:
The final session will include a written evaluation and discussion of the goals and objectives of the course as well as recommendations about the future of the course.
CALENDAR:
The course will meet for six sessions, starting after Fall Break. The sessions will be held weekly, last two hours each and include a simple supper. There is a one time course fee of $25 to cover supper, text book and other course materials.
October 30, 2007
Call & Vocation: What is Discernment?
November, 6, 2007
Self Awareness & Moral Development
Presenter: Darcia Narvaez
November 13, 2007
Criteria for Discernment
Presenter: Michael Himes via video
Novemer 20, 2007
Themes from Benedictine Spirituality
Presenter: Prof. Lawrence Cunningham
November 27, 2007
Themes from Ignatian Spirituality
Presenter: Fr. John Theide, SJ
December 4, 2007
Synthesis
Presenter: Prof. Margie Pfeil
To register for the course, complete the Background Information Form and e-mail it to Liz Mackenzie at mackenzie.12@nd.edu. She will then give you intructions how to register for the course.
If you have any questions, please call (574) 631-5779 or e-mail cscstp@nd.edu