El curso “introducción al catolicismo” presenta a los estudiantes una visión general y completa de las enseñanzas de la fe católica. Ofrece a una base teológica para su admisión en sus futuros cursos de teología. Además de basarse en los principios básicos de la fe que se ofrecen en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica,…
BI950CE: Walking in The Footsteps Of Jesus and The First Deacons: A Pilgrimage To The Holy Land 1) COURSE DESCRIPTION. The Josephinum Diaconate Institute offers a Holy Land Pilgrimage / Study Program. It is an 8 day directed study designed to introduce deacons and deacon candidates to the holy sites of our salvation history. Through…
In “The Letters of Paul and the Acts of the Apostles,” students explore selected letters of Paul and Acts. Topics include authorship, audience, secular and religious contexts. The study of Paul’s writing style brings additional meaning to the texts. Students are prepared for teaching and preaching in the parish and similar settings The core of…
Masters Thesis and Project Direction is the course taken during the time that a MAPS candidate is working on their thesis. This course registration is required for each semester while the thesis is in process.
The Summer Seminar 2023 (MP730ME) The Church has devoted much energy aimed at embracing the fullness of the Body of Christ and building community. This year’s Summer Seminar will explore a unique aspect of communio among the faithful: that of people with special needs and gifts. During this seminar, students will read various theological approaches…
The Summer Seminar 2023 (MP630ME) The Church has devoted much energy aimed at embracing the fullness of the Body of Christ and building community. This year’s Summer Seminar will explore a unique aspect of communio among the faithful: that of people with special needs and gifts. During this seminar, students will read various theological approaches…
Pastoral theology examines the relationship between the doctrine of the Church and its practice, especially in the context of the local Church and parish. The course looks at pastoral theology and praxis as it developed from Vatican II, with a special focus on the role of pastoral ministers in pastoral care. The documents of Vatican…
This course is concerned with how a deacon, pastoral associate, member of a bereavement committee, or anyone helping in the planning of funerals deals with the different aspects of the funeral from the beginning stages of death right up through the final burial and committal service. The course begins with a look at how the…
This course is designed to introduce participants to the chaplaincy in a health care environment in a hospital and (to some extent) in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The health care chaplain is discussed in relation to six major roles performed. Basic responsibilities and day-to-day tasks are discussed in detail.
The current Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) was promulgated January 6, 1972 and the use of the Rite was made mandatory in all U.S. Dioceses in September of 1988. The RCIA is a process through which non-baptized and baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes four distinct stages of formation: Evangelization or Pre-catechumenate…