Courses for the Summer 2008 Session

Note:  Courses are listed in order of beginning dates.  Two-week classes meet Monday through Friday.  Three-week courses do not meet on Fridays.  Note that class times vary.

RSPI 6226-01 Key Issues in Social Ethics
Rev. Robert A. Burns, O.P., Ph.D.
An analysis of key contemporary social issues including bio-medical questions, church authority, inculturation and its implications, the meaning of “preferential option for the poor,” theological foundations, national issues and social priorities.
June 9-20, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 2 sem. hrs.

RSPI 6271-01 Spirituality and Ministry
Dr. Monica (Nicki)Verploegen, Ph.D.
An introduction to Christian spirituality through an examination of personal spiritual growth; the integration of spirituality with ministry, prayer and social justice; spiritual processes such conversion, asceticism, and mysticism; and selected classical spiritual sources.
June 9-20, 6:00-8:45 p.m., 2 sem. hrs.

RSPI 4199-01/6199-01 Catechist as Minister of the Word
Dr. K. Brown, David Orr, Dr. E. Ryan
Participation in the two-day conference presented by Dr. Kathleen Brown and David Orr, and completion of academic requirements.  See the Special Events section for more information.
June 20-21, 1 sem. hr.

RSPI 6211-01 Johannine Writings
Rev. Juan I. Alfaro, S.T.D.
A study of the Fourth Gospel presentation of a Jesus with whom the believer enters into communion to undergo a personal transformation directed toward a transformation of the world; includes the Gospel of John and themes from Revelation.
June 16-27, 1:30-4:15 p.m., 2 sem. hrs.

RSPI 6272-01 Christian Sacraments
Dr. Glenn Ambrose, Th.D.
A study of Christian sacraments and sacramentality from several perspectives, including the scriptural, theological, historical and liturgical, with emphasis on Christian experience and the Roman Catholic tradition.
June 30-July 17, 8:30-11:00 a.m., no Fridays, 2 sem. hours.

RSPI 6276-01 Interpersonal Communication Skills
Ann Jenkins, M.A., M.P.A.
The importance of interpersonal communication skills as a necessity for the full development of self and others, examined in one-to-one relationships as well as in larger systems; emphasis on personal participation; application to pastoral setting.
July 7-18, 1:00-4:00 p.m., 2 sem. hours.

RSPI 6205-01 Justice, the World and the Church
Rev. Wayne Cavalier, O.P., Ph.D.
Justice and peace in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures; U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letters on peace and economics; models of the church in relationship to justice and peace; contemporary issues.
July 7-18, 6:00-8:45 p.m., 2 sem. hours. 

RSPI 62CS-01 Pastoral Project
Dr. Eilish Ryan, CCVI, Th.D.
This course involves the individual design, implementation, and evaluation of a supervised pastoral project.  Prerequisite: RSPI 6285, Program Planning and Evaluation, and permission of the Director.
2 sem. hrs., arranged individually.

In the Archdiocese of San Antonio, catechists and Catholic school teachers may be eligible to earn level 2 or 3 certification credit through participation in Pastoral Institute courses and workshops.  Contact Rita Minkley at the ACC, 210-734-2620, ext. 202, for further information and requirements.