2018 Spring Courses
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ONLINE COURSES
DOCTRINE
Hindu/Christian Devotional Tradition
Chris Conway | 17292 DOCT 468 / 17293 SPIR 468 | 3 credits
8:00- 11:10 AM (T) Synchronous Course
This course will survey the spiritual practices and devotional traditions of Christianity and Hinduism as well as their transformative impact upon individuals and communities. Practices like yoga, meditation, lectio divina, and the Spiritual exercises will be examined in both practice and theory. Devotional traditions captured in the poems and songs of these traditions' mystics will be explored to see how experiences beyond words are nevertheless communicated. Finally, the class will highlight the transformative impact of these spiritual and devotional traditions as they are made manifest in the lives and communities.
Ecclesiology
Kristin Colberg | 16434 DOCT 408 | 3 credits
8:00 - 11:10 AM (W)
This course examines the nature and structure of the Roman Catholic Church from its apostolic origins to the present. Various models used in understanding the Church will be studied (e.g. the Church as communion, the Church as sacrament, etc.) The local and universal nature of the Church, and issues related to magisterium, authority, evangelization, ministry, and missiology will be discussed.
Christology
Bill Cahoy | 17302 DOCT 406 | 3 credits
1:15 - 4:25 PM (W) Synchronous Course
Understandings of the person, presence and mission of Christ in scripture, in doctrine and dogma, and in contemporary theology.
Sacrament and Worship
Benjamin Durheim | 17300 DOCT 424 / 17301 LTGY 424 | 3 credits
The roots of Christian worship in symbol, language, and social dynamics. Theological reflection on the sacramental life in the Church. Contemporary approaches to a theology of sacrament especially in relation to Trinitarian, theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Christian anthropology, and ecclesiology.
SCRIPTURE
Johannine Tradition
Michael Patella, OSB | 17303 SSNT 424 | 3 credits
8:00-11:10 AM (M)
Extensive investigation of the Johannine corpus within its theological, social and historical context.
New Testament Greek ll
Scott Richardson | 14180 SSNT 402 | 3 credits
11:30 AM-12:25 PM (MWF)
Continuation of SSNT 401, with particular focus on New Testament texts as primary translation sources.
Psalms
Dale Launderville, OSB | 17294 SSOT 416 | 3 credits
Weekend: 6:30-9:30 PM (F) 8:00-11:00 AM (Saturday)
January 19-20; February 16-17; March 16-17; April 20-21
Study of the backbone of Jewish and Christian prayer for three thousand years. In addition to the exegesis of selected psalms, topics include: the formation of the Psalter, various translations, the spirituality of the psalms, and the use of the psalms in Christian prayer, especially the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours.
LANGUAGES
Reading Ecclesial Latin ll
Jason Schlude | 17046 LANG 402 | 3 credits
9:10 - 10:20 AM (MWF)
An overview of the grammatical structure of the language and practice in reading short works. The course is graded pass/fail.
Reading German ll
Charles Bobertz | 17092 LANG 406 | 3 credits
TBA--Instructor will arrange meetings with students.
An overview of the grammatical structure of the language and practice in reading short works. The course is graded pass/fail.
THM THESIS
Thesis
Charles Bobertz | 12973 THY 580 | 6 credits
TBA--Director will arrange meeting with student.
The Thesis is the capstone project for the ThM degree.
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Homiletics
Charles Bobertz | 17304 PTHM 417 | 3 credits
6:00 - 9:15pm (M)
Development of speaking, reading, and preaching skills at the Eucharist and in other liturgical contexts such as marriages, baptisms, funerals, and family counseling or counseling the chemically dependent.
Dynamics of Spiritual Direction
Becky Van Ness | 17297 PTHM 418 | 3 credits
6:00 - 9:15 PM (TH)
The study of spiritual direction allows students 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. Prerequisite: SPIR 437 The Practice of Discernment in Prayer
Sacramental Catechesis
Barbara Sutton | 17305 PTHM 457 | 3 credits
6:00 - 9:15 PM (TH)
This course addresses catechetical methods for initiation into the sacramental life of the church and discipleship, including the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, reconciliation, and marriage. Issues of liturgical catechesis, readiness of candidates, preparation of the community and families will be incorporated.
Integration Seminar
Charles Bobertz | 16771 PTHM 465 | 3 credits
2:30- 4:25 PM (TH)
This course marks the culmination of the student’s preparation for ministry. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and construct a response to pastoral situations utilizing biblical, theological, historical, and social scientific resources.
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
History of Christianity ll
Shawn Colberg | 17016 HCHR 404 | 3 credits
1:15-2:45 PM (T/TH)
This course will examine the development of the Christian tradition, including the expression of seminal doctrines within the Christian church, from the twelfth century to the present day. The course will explore the main trends in the development of the institution and primary doctrines of the church within the larger philosophical, social, and political contexts of the second millennium, paying attention to the ways in which the lived experience of Christian peoples informs and shapes its thinking.
Monks, Friars, and Mystics
Shawn Colberg | 17289 HCHR 468 / 17290 MONS 468 | 3 credits
6:00-9:15 PM (T)
This course explores the development of monastic and religious life in the Middle Ages, noting the way in which Western Monasticism expands and grows into varieties of religious expression. Benedictine Reform movements, mendicant religious movements, profusion in mystical religious experiences, and the growth of lay religious movements will be compared and examined in their social and religious contexts with special emphasis on the ideas of community, imitation of Christ, and "perfection."
MONASTIC STUDIES
Monks, Friars, and Mystics
Shawn Colberg | 17290 MONS 468 / 17289 HCHR 468 | 3 credits
6:00-9:15 PM (T)
This course explores the development of monastic and religious life in the Middle Ages, noting the way in which Western Monasticism expands and grows into varieties of religious expression. Benedictine Reform movements, mendicant religious movements, profusion in mystical religious experiences, and the growth of lay religious movements will be compared and examined in their social and religious contexts with special emphasis on the ideas of community, imitation of Christ, and "perfection."
SPIRITUALITY
Discernment in Prayer
Becky Van Ness | 17051 SPIR 437 | 0-1 credits
An exploration of how our personal image of God evolves as we discern God's ways of being present to us in prayer and in life. By both studying and practicing discernment of spirits we can become sensitive to inner movements, understanding where they come from and where they lead us. The course will include an introduction to the practice of lectio divina applied to our lived experience. Required: Access to computer with built-in camera OR attached web cam. Required: on-campus class meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2018--1:00-4:30 PM -- at Saint John’s. Grading is S/U only.
Theology and Spirituality of Vocation
Kathleen Cahalan | 17299 SPIR 414 / PTHM 414 | 3 credits
This course will address the theological, spiritual, and practical dimensions of Christian vocation. Students will examine the history and development of Catholic and Protestant theologies of vocation, with attention to creation, providence, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The course emphasizes vocation both as general, the calling Christians share together, and as particular, the unique ways God calls each person. We will study callings as they pertain to the whole of life, across the lifespan (children, teens, young adults, adulthood and the elderly), and in regards to work and professions. We will examine practices of discernment as well as interfaith perspectives on vocation.
Hindu/Christian Devotional Tradition
Chris Conway | 17293 SPIR 468 / 17292 DOCT 468 | 3 credits
8:00- 11:10 AM (T) Synchronous Course
This course will survey the spiritual practices and devotional traditions of Christianity and Hinduism as well as their transformative impact upon individuals and communities. Practices like yoga, meditation, lectio divina, and the Spiritual exercises will be examined in both practice and theory. Devotional traditions captured in the poems and songs of these traditions' mystics will be explored to see how experiences beyond words are nevertheless communicated. Finally, the class will highlight the transformative impact of these spiritual and devotional traditions as they are made manifest in the lives and communities.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS
Reading for Comprehensive Exams
TBA | 15904 THY 598 | variable 1-6 credits
Comprehensive Exams
TBA | 12974 THY 599 | 0 credit--registration only
FIELD EDUCATION and FORMATION
Field Education/Practicum
Barbara Sutton| PTHM 459 | variable 1-6 credits
Students work with an organization, project, or parish in the area of their ministerial interest. The supervised experience requires the students to
integrate theological knowledge with pastoral practice in developing vocational identity as a public minister, exploring issues of leadership, power and
authority; and gaining facility in articulating the Christian faith and in fostering the development of faith with others. Students will reflect on the
practice of ministry in theological reflection groups.
FOCUS AREAS:
- 01A General Parish
- 02A Religious Education
- 03A Social Ministry
- 04A Liturgy
- 05A Homiletics
- 06A Pastoral Care
- 07A Campus Ministry and Young Adult Ministry
- 09A Ministry on the Margins
CPE (Clinal Pastoral Education)
Barbara Sutton| 12968 PTHM 412 | 3 credits
MDIV Students are required to participate in a basic unit of an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program. MAM students may choose CPE as part of their field education practicum. Clinical pastoral education is conducted at an accredited CPE center.
MAM Ministry Portfolio
Barbara Sutton | 17295 PTHM 598 | 0 credit--registration required
Students preparing for ministerial leadership through the MAM degree are required to document and self-assess their readiness for ministry by developing a Ministry Learning Portfolio and presenting it first to a peer group, and second to faculty review group. The Ministry Learning Portfolios are developed over the duration of one’s degree preparation. MAM degree students are required to present their Ministry Learning Portfolio in their last semester. Offered for S/U grading only.
MDIV Ministry Portfolio
Barbara Sutton | 17296 PTHM 599| 0 credit--registration required
Students preparing for ministerial leadership through the MDIV degree are required to document and self-assess their readiness for ministry by developing a Ministry Learning Portfolio and presenting it first to a peer group, and second to faculty review group. The Ministry Learning Portfolios are developed over the duration of one’s degree preparation. MDIV LEM students present mid-degree (39-42 credits), MDIV seminarians (54-60 credits). Offered for S/U grading only.
MDIV Seminary Spiritual Formation
Michael Patella, OSB | 16528 SPIR 468 | 3 credits
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM
LITURGY
Liturgical Song
Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB | 17348 LTGY 428 | 3 credits
8:00 - 11:10 AM (T)
Fundamental treatment of the nature of the liturgical assembly and the theological basis for sung congregational participation. Introduction to resources for all genres of congregational song – dialogues and chants; psalms, with emphasis on responsorial psalmody; service music and Mass settings; and hymns and songs, including historical survey of repertoire from various cultures. Principles of theological and liturgical appraisal of congregational repertoire.
Sacrament and Worship
Benjamin Durheim | 17301 LTGY 424 / 17300 DOCT 424 | 3 credits
The roots of Christian worship in symbol, language, and social dynamics. Theological reflection on the sacramental life in the Church. Contemporary approaches to a theology of sacrament especially in relation to Trinitarian, theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Christian anthropology, and ecclesiology.
LITURGICAL MUSIC
Chapel Choir
Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB & Andre Heywood| 17307 LMUS 412 | 0-1 credit
9:45-11:15 AM (TH)
A liturgical choir open to all graduate students which sings regularly for worship in Emmaus Chapel. One third Gregorian Chant (in Latin and English), two-thirds choral music in a wide variety of styles including contemporary and world music.
Liturgical Music Seminar
Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB | 17350 LMUS 501 | 2 credits
8:15-9:30 AM (TH)
Students study the interpretation of music and liturgical theology, including the history of liturgical music; official documents; issues, problems, and positions in liturgical music practice; worship aid evaluation; presentation of music/liturgy plans. This course is required each term for four semesters.
Conducting Techniques ll
Axel Theimer | 17310 LMUS 432 | 1 credit
1:00-2:30 PM (TH)
Continuation: individualized small-group lessons on the basics of conducting techniques such as beat patterns, cueing, expression and dynamics, and score preparation.
Choral Literature
Maureen Putnam | 17309 LMUS 434 | 1 credit
Mondays 1:30-3:00 PM
1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19, 4/9
Survey of repertoire for liturgical choirs, with emphasis on liturgical appropriateness. Practical aspects of programming choral music through the liturgical year and for various rites.
Applied Piano
Fr. Robert Koopmann, OSB | 17349 LMUS 406 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Students will develop technical skills and knowledge of performance practices at the graduate level, including the ability to play a large variety of repertoire fluently and with understanding. Secondary organ students will develop sufficient techniques and familiarity with the instrument to play knowledgeably and/or coach others in parish settings.
Applied Organ
Kim Kasling | 12941 LMUS 407 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Development of technical skills and knowledge of performance practices, including the ability to play a large variety of repertoire fluently and with understanding. Study and performance of major works of significant periods and schools of organ literature. For secondary organ students, development of techniques and familiarity with the instrument to play knowledgeably and/or coach others in pastoral settings.
Applied Voice
Carolyn Finley | 12942 LMUS 408 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Fundamentals of singing and vocal pedagogy (breathing, efficient use of voice, diction, etc.) addressing differing musical styles and their interpretation based on the performance practices of given periods in music history. Study and performance of significant bodies of solo repertoire. Technique and pedagogical skills appropriate to choral directors, section leaders, and coaches for cantors and song leaders.
Applied Voice
Patricia Kent | 12943 LMUS 408 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Fundamentals of singing and vocal pedagogy (breathing, efficient use of voice, diction, etc.) addressing differing musical styles and their interpretation based on the performance practices of given periods in music history. Study and performance of significant bodies of solo repertoire. Technique and pedagogical skills appropriate to choral directors, section leaders, and coaches for cantors and song leaders.
Applied Composition
Brian Campbell | 14885 LMUS 409 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Introduction to Gregorian chant: historical development, notation, rhythm, modality, Latin pronunciation, editions and resources, use in the modern liturgy. Prior ability to read 5-line notation and some knowledge of the basics of music theory is expected.
Applied Composition
David Dies | 17118 LMUS 409 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Introduction to Gregorian chant: historical development, notation, rhythm, modality, Latin pronunciation, editions and resources, use in the modern liturgy. Prior ability to read 5-line notation and some knowledge of the basics of music theory is expected.
Service Playing
Kim Kasling | 12944 LMUS 433 | 1-2 credits
TBA
Development of skills in leading and enabling the assembly's singing. Leadership and accompaniment of hymns, service music, and song forms. Sight-reading, modulation, transposition, and extemporization. With advising and instructor permission, may be in either organ or piano.
ONLINE COURSES
Sacrament and Worship
Benjamin Durheim | 17301 LTGY 424 / 17300 DOCT | 3 credits
The roots of Christian worship in symbol, language, and social dynamics. Theological reflection on the sacramental life in the Church. Contemporary approaches to a theology of sacrament especially in relation to Trinitarian, theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Christian anthropology, and ecclesiology.
Discernment in Prayer
Becky Van Ness | 17501 SPIR 437 | 0-1 credit
An exploration of how our personal image of God evolves as we discern God's ways of being present to us in prayer and in life. By both studying and practicing discernment of spirits we can become sensitive to inner movements, understanding where they come from and where they lead us. The course will include an introduction to the practice of lectio divina applied to our lived experience. Required: Access to computer with built-in camera OR attached web cam. Required: on-campus class meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2018--1:00-4:30 PM -- at Saint John’s. Grading is S/U only.
Theology and Spirituality of Vocation
Kathleen Cahalan | 17299 SPIR 414 / 17298 PTHM 414 | 3 credits
This course will address the theological, spiritual, and practical dimensions of Christian vocation. Students will examine the history and development of Catholic and Protestant theologies of vocation, with attention to creation, providence, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The course emphasizes vocation both as general, the calling Christians share together, and as particular, the unique ways God calls each person. We will study callings as they pertain to the whole of life, across the lifespan (children, teens, young adults, adulthood and the elderly), and in regards to work and professions. We will examine practices of discernment as well as interfaith perspectives on vocation.
The following courses are offered for remote participation,
synchronous – as well as on campus. Students attend in
real time, participating via video camera.
Hindu/Christian Devotional Tradition
Chris Conway | 17292 DOCT 468 / 17293 SPIR 468 | 3 credits
8:00- 11:10 AM (T) Synchronous Course
This course will survey the spiritual practices and devotional traditions of Christianity and Hinduism as well as their transformative impact upon individuals and communities. Practices like yoga, meditation, lectio divina, and the Spiritual exercises will be examined in both practice and theory. Devotional traditions captured in the poems and songs of these traditions' mystics will be explored to see how experiences beyond words are nevertheless communicated. Finally, the class will highlight the transformative impact of these spiritual and devotional traditions as they are made manifest in the lives and communities.
Christology
Bill Cahoy | 17302 DOCT 406 | 3 credits
1:15 - 4:25 PM (W) Synchronous Course
Understandings of the person, presence and mission of Christ in scripture, in doctrine and dogma, and in contemporary theology.