Saint Michael's College

Theology - Summer 2009

Click on the Course Code to see the full course description. Dates, times and locations will be added when they become available. If you have questions, please contact the academic advisor, Dr. Edward Mahoney, emahoney@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2578, or the Program Assistant, Lisa McCormick, lmccormick2@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2579.

Summer Seminar with Dr. Jane Kopp
The Mind’s Road to God
June 27 – July 1, 2009
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Summer Retreat with Father Carl Arico
Centering Prayer
July 12-17, 2009
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Summer Workshop with Carol Fournier, Liz Ellmann,
Kathleen McAlpin, Jamal Rahman and Rabbi Shawn Israel Zevit
Bridges to Understanding
July 20-24, 2009
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GTH 515 Johannine Literature (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Wilfrid Harrington, O.P.
July 20 – August 7, 8:30am – 11:00am
Saint Edmunds Hall 211
This course explores first the structure and theology of the Gospel with special attention to its Christology and the Johannine community behind the Gospel.  Next, the course studies the Johannine Letters and their connection to the Gospel
Scripture

GTH 601  A Catholic Theology of Interreligious Dialogue (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Dermot Lane
June 29 – July 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saint Edmunds Hall 332
This course will examine the ambiguous rise of religion in the 21st century.  It will review the teaching of the Catholic Church on other religions: Vatican II, John Paul II, Dialogue and Proclamation (1991), Dominus Iesus (2000), and Benedict XVI.  The distinctive contribution of Karl Rahner to an inclusive theology of interreligious dialogue will be explored.  The need to relocate the Christ event within the horizons of other religions will be considered.  The development of a new theology of the Spirit in the service of interreligious dialogue will be discussed.  The course will conclude with a 'progress report' on Jewish-Catholic dialogue since Vatican II.
Systematics

GTH 614 Ecclesiology (3 cr.)
Instructor:  John Dadosky
July 20 – August 7, 8:30am - 11:00am
Jeanmarie Hall 391
An historical and systematic study of the Church including the origin of the Church, ecclesiologies and church structure in the New Testament period. In addition the course will survey the major historical developments with particular attention to Vatican I and Vatican II.  The course also explores contemporary questions regarding basic church structures and the teaching office.
Systematics

GTH 616 Psalms and Wisdom Literature (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Joseph Wimmer
June 29 – July 17, 8:30am - 11:00am
Jeanmarie Hall 391
This course studies the Psalms and Wisdom Literature as inspired literary works which capture both the Christian experience of commitment to a living God and the personal transformation which is one goal of that experience.  It explores the historical background and theology of these works, as well as the most characteristic elements of Hebrew style, thought and expression
Scripture

GTH 659 God and Human Transformation: Four Traditions of Spirituality (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Philip Sheldrake
July 6 – July 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Jeanmarie Hall 393
Over 2000 years, Christian spirituality has produced an immense range of wisdom about human transformation.  All spiritual traditions are historically-conditioned but certain texts become “classics” that need to be reinterpreted and appropriated for our age.  This course explores the theme of transformation through four contrasting traditions: The monastic way - illustrated by the early desert tradition; The mystical way, illustrated by Julian of Norwich; The way of everyday action, illustrated by the Ignatian Exercises; The way of social engagement, illustrated by the writing of Gustavo Gutiérrez.
Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry

GTH 693 Foundations of Theology (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Jack Dick
June 29 – July 17, 8:30am - 11:00pm
Jeanmarie Hall 393
This course explores the foundations of Christian faith through an historical, descriptive and systematic framework.  The course thus will examine the relationship of faith to reason by first looking at classical approaches to wisdom and truth, and then by analyzing several contemporary approaches to some of the same ultimate questions about the grandeur and mystery of life and our relationship to the Divine.
Systematics

GTH 694 Theology for Ministry (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Margaret Lavin
July 20 – August 7, 1:00pm -3:30pm
Saint Edmunds Hall 332
Ministry is the link between what theology says about faith and how this is lived out in Christian living, particularly in the pastoral experience of ministry.  Current pastoral needs are calling for a broadened understanding of ministry.  How can theology contribute to such an understanding?  This course examines the Christian understanding of the human person (theological anthropology) in the light of the doctrines of revelation, Christology, Trinity, Sacraments, and Church, and how these affect our ministry.
Systematics/Pastoral Ministry

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THEOLOGY AND PASTORAL MINISTRY

Saint Michael's offers the Master of Arts in Theology with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Doctrinal Studies Religious Education, and Pastoral Ministry-Spirituality. We also offer a Graduate Certificate and a Certificate of Advanced Studies. We welcome students who wish to audit courses for their own enrichment.