Certificate in Christian Thought Living Theology for Daily Life

CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT LIVING THEOLOGY FOR DAILY LIFE Two-year, part-time course validated by St Mary's University College, Belfast

Drumalis is pleased to invite applications for the next intake of this course which begins in October 2015 over 7 Saturdays per year. COURSE CONTENT 2015-2016:

Spirituality With Una Agnew SSL 10 October 2015

The Sacraments - Encounters with God acting in the Church November 21 2015 and its Members in Word and Symbol March 12 2016 with Hilary Musgrave

Living the Christian Life 9 January 2016 With Perry Gildea CM &13 February 2016

The Liturgy: A Community Called to Worship 9 April 2016 with Perry Gildea CM Pastoral Theology 14 May 2016 With Finola Cunnane SSL

2016-2017:

Why Theology? with Perry Gildea CM

The Church with Paschal Scallon CM

The Scriptures -The Living Word of God in Dialogue with the World with Pamela Thimmes OSC

Where in the World is God? with Johnston McMaster COST OF COURSE: Course Fees £260 per year (including registration fee to St Mary’s College) £210 per year (for those who do not wish to register for certificate) Due to a generous grant we are pleased to offer the course at this Further information about the course is availablesubsidized from ratethe Drumalis website, www.drumalis.co.uk or Course feesemail also [email protected] include refreshments and lunch. Alternatively please contact the centre directly during office hours (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm), telephone 028 2827 2196 / 2827 6455 GLENARM ROAD LARNE COUNTY ANTRIM BT40 1DT Tel (028) 28272196/28276455 Fax (028) 28277999 Email [email protected] Website www.drumalis.co.uk

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1. GLENARM ROAD LARNE COUNTY ANTRIM BT40 1DT Tel (028) 28272196/28276455 Fax (028) 28277999 Email [email protected] Website www.drumalis.co.uk

DRUMALIS CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT Validated by St. Mary’s University College, Belfast

 To facilitate Adult Faith Formation in a changing church  To contribute to the development of theologically literate members of the diocesan community

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

 To develop the theological concepts and ideas introduced in the Pathways course at a deeper level  To facilitate an awareness of and understanding of essential theological concepts

CONTACT TIME

It is proposed that the course be delivered over 7 Saturdays in each of two successive years, from 10 until 430. This represents 70 hours of direct contact with the expectation of a minimum of 40 hours of home study and guided reading.

ASSESSMENT

 1 essays of 2,500 words per year  1 Book Review per year  A reflective learning journal to be maintained throughout the course

ESSAYS

Each of the essays is expected  to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts explored in the module to which it relates  to demonstrate the ability to consider ideas and to articulate a reasoned response to the issues raised  to demonstrate evidence of reading and understanding through the inclusion of relevant and succinct academic references

BOOK REVIEWS

Each of the book reviews is expected  to relate to a recommended book as itemised on the course bibliography  to summarise the key ideas proposed by the book  to show a capacity to evaluate the book REFLECTIVE LEARNING JOURNAL

It is expected that the reflective learning journal  will be kept throughout the course  will show evidence of personal reflection on the material covered on each of the in-put days  will show some insight into connections between the material covered in the various modules  will show consideration of the implications of new learning for life

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

 Completion of the Pathways course or a similar programme

Participants may audit this course or participate with a view to fulfilling the requirements for a certificate. In the latter case, attendance at the course is a requirement.

SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK

 Learning Journal to be submitted mid-year and at the end of each academic year. The Learning Journal may be hand-written or word-processed.  Book Review and Essay to be submitted by August 15th in each of the two academic years. This is to allow participants time to choose the module on which they wish to write their essay and to choose the book they wish to review from the list of recommended reading given by each presenter. Both must be word-processed.

REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF ESSAYS

Before submitting written work, please check that your work meets the following conditions:

 The work is word-processed, only one side of the paper is used and ample margins are allowed.  The work is word-processed in Times New Roman, font size 12  Clear pagination is used  The work does not significantly exceed the permitted word limit (2,500 words)  The work is accompanied by a bibliography. It is not useful to include books in a bibliography if their influence is not reflected in the essay.

 Spelling is important. Check and check again before submission  Avoid abbreviations including such common usage as ‘don’t ‘, ‘can’t’  Titles of books, plays, long poems, periodicals and newspapers should be written in italics. This does not apply to the Bible or books thereof  The names of poems, songs, short stories, articles and essays should be enclosed in inverted commas  If you quote directly from an author, the words should be enclosed in inverted commas  If the quotation is longer than three lines, take a new line and indent

LISTING REFERENCES AT THE END OF AN ASSIGNMENT

 The information for books in the List of References should be given in the following order

1. Author: The author’s name should be given as it appears on the title page, reducing first name to initials. Where there are more than three authors, the name of the first author should be given, followed by ‘et al’.

2. Date: The date of publication follows the author’s name and is placed in parenthesis

3. Title: The title should be given as it appears on the title page and presented in italics.

4. Details of Publication : The place is followed by a colon, the publisher is then followed by a full stop

Examples

Bush, T. (1986) Theories of Educational Management, London: Harper and Row

Colman, L.G. and Deal, T.E. (1984) Modern Approaches to Understanding and Managing Organisations, San Francisco CA: Jossey-Bass COURSE OUTLINE FOR THE DRUMALIS CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

Outline:

1. An Introduction to Theology. The task of Theology The language of Theology Sources of Christian Theology Various areas of Theological Interest and Study.

Tutor: Perry Gildea CM

2. The Church: How the Christian Church developed and understood itself in Apostolic Times. Major moments and trends in the historical development of the Church. Theological Controversy and the Councils The Schism between East and West Church and State in the Middle ages The Reformation and Counter Reformation (What was it all about!) The Church since Vatican II – Models of Church. Challenges facing the modern Church.

Tutor: Paschal Scallon CM

3. The Scriptures – The Living Word of God in dialogue with the world. The Composition of the Scriptures The Old Testament The New Testament How to study, understand and use the Scriptures Various methods of biblical criticism The Scriptures as God’s living Word In the liturgy As a source of prayer.

Tutor: Pamela Thimmes OSC

4. Where in the World is God? God in the 21st Century The Shape of Faith in a Post-Christendom Context Together in One World: Ecumenism Today Encountering Neighbour Religions in a Pluralistic World

Tutors: Cathy Higgins and Johnston McMaster

5. Living the Christian Life: Life as a response to God’s revelation and call – Moral Theology Sources for a Christian Morality Method in Christian moral thinking Special Ethics.

6. The Sacraments – Encounters with God acting in the Church and its members in Word and Symbol. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) The Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage and Ordination) (What about the other members of the Church either single or vowed religious?) The Sacraments of Healing (Anointing and Reconciliation)

Tutor: Hilary Musgrave RSC

7. The Liturgy: A community called to worship. The Eucharist History of the development of the Eucharist Eucharist as it is celebrated Eucharist and ministry. Sacraments and liturgy – sign and symbol in worship A community called to pray together The prayer of the Church.

8. Spirituality: The Spiritual traditions within Christianity Prayer and contemplation as spiritual activities Sources for spirituality Contemporary Spirituality.

Tutor: Una Agnew SSL

9. Pastoral Theology: A theology of ministry Variety in Pastoral Practice Tools for Pastoral Ministry Method in Pastoral Practice Supervision of Pastoral Practice

Tutor: Finola Cunnane SSL MODULE ONE AN INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY

Learning Outcomes:

 To introduce the students to the manner in which theology has developed as separate disciplines.

 To introduce a familiarity with the different headings under which theology is studied and discussed today.

 The object of the introduction is to acquaint the students with these categories and the use of the more familiar terms of theological language.

Bibliography:

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Veritas, Dublin, 1994. The Modern Catholic Encyclopaedia, edited by Michael Glazier and Monika K Hellwig, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 2004 The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents of Vatican II 1988 revised edition, edited by Austin Flannery, Dominican Publications, Dublin 1988. Exploring Theology, Making Sense of the Catholic Tradition, edited by Anne Hession and Patricia Kieran, Veritas, Dublin 2007 An Introduction to Catholic Theology, Richard Lennon, Paulist Press, Mahwah, New Jersey, 1998. Catholicism, Richard P. McBrien, Harper, San Francisco, revised edition 1994 Christian Theology – an Introduction, Alister E. McGrath, WileyBlackwell, Oxford, 2001. The College Student’s Introduction to Theology, Edited by Thomas P Rausch, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1993. MODULE TWO THE CHURCH

Module Content:

The Church: How the Christian Church developed and understood itself in Apostolic Times. Major moments and trends in the historical development of the Church. Theological Controversy and the Councils The Schism between East and West Church and State in the Middle ages The Reformation and Counter Reformation (What was it all about!) The Church since Vatican II – Models of Church. Challenges facing the modern Church.

Tutor: Paschal Scallon CM MODULE THREE THE SCRIPTURES – THE LIVING WORD OF GOD IN DIALOGUE WITH THE WORLD

Learning Outcomes:

 An understanding of the differences between the Hebrew, Protestant and Catholic Bibles, eg why so many Bibles?

 An understanding of the role of interpretation in both the translation and exegesis of Scripture, eg why so many translations? Why so many interpretations?

 An understanding of how different sections of the Scriptures – Hebrew Bible and New Testament – were composed.

 An understanding of the social worlds in which the biblical texts were written

 An understanding of the different methodologies (critical approaches) used to interpret Scripture

 An understanding of the distinctions between what the biblical texts “meant” and what they “mean” (understanding the Scriptures as “living” Word)

 An experience of the different ways of praying with Scripture

 An understanding of how Scripture is used in Liturgy

 An opportunity to reflect on the place of Scripture in their own lives and faith experience

Bibliography:

 NRSV Bible – Harper Collins Study Bible

 Handouts MODULE FOUR WHERE IN THE WORLD IS GOD?

 God in the 21st Century

 The Shape of Faith in a Post-Christendom Context

 Together in One World: Ecumenism Today.

 Encountering Neighbour Religions in a Pluralistic World

Learning Outcomes:

 Greater awareness of the challenges to faith in post-Christendom, multi-faith context.

 Confidence and ability to articulate the meaning of God and life together in the contemporary world.

Bibliography:

Paul Knitter, Introducing Theologies of Religion (New York: Orbis Books, 2002) Marcus Borg, The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith (San Francisco: Harper, 2004) Daniel C Maguire, A Moral Creed for All Christians (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005) MODULE FIVE LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Learning Outcomes:

 A general understanding of the history of the development of moral theology as a separate discipline.

 An appreciation of the main elements considered essential for a theology of Christian Living.

 An understanding of the nature of moral decision making.

 It is hoped this course would help the students to a more mature method of living a personally responsible Christianity.

Bibliography:

Does Morality Change? Sean Fagan, S.M., Columba Press, Co. Dublin, 2003. Moral Discernment, Richard. M. Gula, S.S., Paulist Press, New York, 1997 Reason Informed by Faith, Foundations of Catholic Morality, Richard. M. Gula, S.S. Paulist Press, New York 1989. Moral Theology, New Directions and Fundamental Issues, Edited by James Keating, Paulist Press, New York, 2004 Moral Decision Making, Patrick Hannon, Veritas, Dublin, 2005. Moral Theology, A Reader edited by Patrick Hannon, Veritas, Dublin, 2006 New Directions in Moral Theology, The Challenge of Being Human, Kevin T. Kelly, Geoffrey Chapman, London, 1992 An Irish Reader in Moral Theology, the Legacy of the Last fifty Years, Vol. 1: Foundations, edited by Enda McDonagh and Vincent Macnamara, Columba Press, Co. Dublin. Veritatis Splendor an encyclical Concerning Certain Fundamental Questions of the Church’s Moral Teaching, Pope John Paul II, C.T.S. London, 1993 The Call to be Human, Making sense of Morality, Vincent Macnamara, Veritas, Dublin 2010 What are they saying about Scripture and Ethics? William C Spohn, S.J. Paulist Press, New York, 1984 Biblical Ethics, The Changing Continuity of Christian Ethics vol.1, R.E.O. White, Paternoster Press, Exeter, 1979. The Great Reversal, Ethics and the New Testament, Allen Verhey, Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand rapids, Michigan, 1984 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Veritas, Dublin, 1994 MODULE SIX

THE SACRAMENTS - ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD ACTING IN THE CHURCH AND ITS MEMBERS IN WORD AND SYMBOL

 The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)

 The Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage and Ordination) (What about the other members of the Church either single or vowed religious?)

 The Sacraments of Healing (Anointing and Reconciliation)

Intended Outcomes: The intended outcomes of this program are that the participants would be informed and grow in their understanding and appreciation of:

 The number of Sacraments, the name of each Sacrament and its purpose.  The development of the Sacraments in the church.  How the origin of the Sacraments is situated in the life, death and resurrection of Christ.  How the Sacraments nourish, support and strengthen us at various times and stages on our life’s journey and also in our daily life.  How the Sacraments offer us opportunities and enable us to transform our reality by deepening our relationship with Christ, thus seeing our situation with and through Christ.  The communal nature of the Sacraments and of the need for the signs and symbols of ritual to resonate with the community in liturgy.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – THE SACRAMENTS

Cooke, Bernard. Sacraments & Sacramentality. New London: Twenty-Third Publications, 1994.

Grün, Anselm. The Seven Sacraments. New York: Continuum International Publishing, 2003.

Drumm, Michael. Passage to Pasch: Revisiting the Catholic Sacraments. Dublin: Columba Press, 1998.

Brown, Monica. Embodying the God We Proclaim: Ministering as Jesus Did. Sydney: Emmaus Publications, 1996. MODULE 7 THE LITURGY: A COMMUNITY CALLED TO WORSHIP.

Learning Outcomes:

 The object of this module is to introduce the students to the concept of liturgy as the public worship to the People of God as a community as “the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed, and the fount from which all her power flows” (S.C.10).

 An appreciation of the Eucharist and the sacraments as actions of Christ and his Body the Church.

 An understanding of the nature and role of Liturgical Prayer

 An understanding of the development of the liturgical cycles and how they make present various aspects of the mystery of salvation.

 The object of this module is enable a fuller and more active and conscious participation if the liturgies of their communities and parishes.

Bibliography:

The Foundations of Liturgy: An introduction to its History and Practice, Adolf Adam, Pueblo, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1992. Christian Celebration: The Mass, J.D. Crichton, Geoffrey Chapman, London, 1971. Christian Celebration: The Sacraments, J.D.Crichton, Geoffrey Chapman, London, 1973 The Church at Prayer Vol. 1. Principles of the Liturgy Vol. 2. The Eucharist Vol.3. The Sacraments Vol.4. The Liturgy and Time, edited by A.G. Martimort. Geoffrey Chapman, London, 1987 The Study of Liturgy, edited by Cheslyn Jones, Geoffrey Wainright, Edward Yarnold,S.J., SPCK, London, 1978 Jesus and the Eucharist, Tad W. Guzie, S.J., Paulist Press, NY. 1974 Dies Domini, Keeping the Lord’s Day, John Paul II, CTS. London 1998 The Celebration of the Eucharist, Enrico Mazza, Pueblo, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, 1999. The Eucharistic Mystery, Revitalising the Tradition, David N Power, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin 1992 The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents of Vatican II 1988 revised edition, edited by Austin Flannery, Dominican Publications, Dublin 1988. Module Eight SPIRITUALITY

What does the word ‘spirituality’ mean? What is the relationship between spirituality and religion? What is Christian spirituality? These are three fundamental questions answered in this module. The variety of spiritual traditions within Christianity in general and Catholicism specifically will also be explored. Students will be introduced to the various forms of prayer, spiritual exercises and activities which can help them nurture their spiritual lives.

Learning Outcomes:

 An ability to clearly define what is meant by ‘spirituality’ and ‘Christian spirituality’.  An understanding of spiritual traditions within Christianity and Catholicism in particular.  An awareness of various forms of prayer, spiritual exercises and spiritual activities.  An ability to critically reflect on their own spirituality and how a holistic spirituality may be nurtured by prayer and spiritual exercises.

Bibliography:

Agnew, Una, ‘Christian Spirituality’ in Hession, Anne & Kieran, Patricia, Exploring Theology: Making Sense of the Catholic Tradition, Veritas: Dublin, 2007.

Burrows, Ruth (1978) To Believe in Jesus, London: Sheed and Ward

Martin, J. (2006) Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the true self from Thomas Merton and other saints, New Jersey: HiddenSpring

Nolan, Albert (2007) Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom, New York: Orbis Press

O’Donohue (2007) Benedictus: A Book of Blessings, London: Bantam Press

Wagner, Richard (2003) Christian Prayer for Dummies, USA: Wiley Publishing Company

MODULE NINE PASTORAL THEOLOGY

This short course will ask a few fundamental questions: What is pastoral theology? How does it differ from systematic and dogmatic theology? What is its history?

In applying theology to experience, pastoral theology is a discipline every Christian engages in. Since effective pastoral ministry and pastoral planning at parish level and diocesan level depends on reflecting on faith, experience and needs, the course will introduce students to methods in pastoral theology, particularly theological reflection and pastoral supervision.

Learning Outcomes:

 An ability to clearly define pastoral theology and an understanding of various methods used in pastoral theology  An ability to reflect theologically using the methods of theological reflection  An understanding of the ‘pastoral cycle’ and how it might be used in pastoral reflection and planning  An awareness of the importance of pastoral planning in forming a parish/church that ministers to the needs of God’s people  An awareness of the importance of pastoral supervision in helping individuals and groups reflect on their ministry and offer effective ministry.

Bibliography:

Ballard, Paul & Pritchard, John, Practical Theology in Action: Christian Thinking in the Service of Church and Society, SPCK: UK, 2006

Coll, Regina, The Heart and Soul of Parish Ministry, Twenty-Third Publications: USA, 2002

Kinast, Robert, What are they saying about Theological Reflection? Paulist Press: NJ, 2000

Pohly, Kenneth, Transforming the Rough Places: The Ministry of Supervision, Providence House Publishers: USA, 2001

Ward, Frances, Lifelong Learning: Theological Education and Supervision, SCM Press: London, 2005 Wijsen, Frans, Henriot, Peter, &Mejia, Rodrigo, The Pastoral Circle Revisited: A Critical Quest for Truth and Transformation, Orbis Books: New York, 2005 CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT LIVING THEOLOGY FOR DAILY LIFE Two-year, part-time course validated by St Mary's University College, Belfast

Drumalis is pleased to invite applications for the next intake of this course which begins in October 2014 over 7 Saturdays per year. COURSE CONTENT 2014-2015:

Why Theology? 18 October 2014 with Perry Gildea CM

The Church 22 November 2014 with Paschal Scallon CM &10 January 2015

The Scriptures -The Living Word of God in Dialogue with the World 14 Feb & 14 March 2015 with Pamela Thimmes OSC

Where in the World is God? 16 May 2015 with Johnston McMaster & 13 June 2015

2015-2016:

Living the Christian Life With Perry Gildea C M 9 January 2016 &13 February 2016 Spirituality With Una Agnew SSL 10 October 2015

The Sacraments - Encounters with God acting in the Church November 21 2015 and its Members in Word and Symbol March 12 2016 with Hilary Musgrave The Liturgy: A Community Called to Worship April 9 2016 with Perry Gildea CM Pastoral Theology May 14 2016 With Finola Cunnane SSL COST OF COURSE: Course Fees £260 per year (including registration fee to St Mary’s College) £210 per year (for those who do not wish to register for certificate) Further information about Duethe course to a generous is available grant from we the are Drumalis pleased website, to offer www.drumalis.co.ukthe course at this or email [email protected] rate Alternatively please contact the centre directly during office hours (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm), telephone 028 2827 2196 / 2827 6455 Course fees also include refreshments and lunch. GLENARM ROAD LARNE COUNTY ANTRIM BT40 1DT Tel (028) 28272196/28276455 Fax (028) 28277999 Email [email protected] Website www.drumalis.co.uk

CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT REGISTRATION FORM LIVING THEOLOGY IN DAILY LIFE 2015 – 2017

Please use block capitals to complete form NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………….

ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………….

TELEPHONE NO: …………………………………………………………………………………….

MOBILE NO: …………………………………………………………………………………….

EMAIL: ……………………………………………………………………………………. (If you do not have a personal email address, we would be grateful if you would indicate one where we might leave messages)

Please state if you have completed the Pathways Course (or its equivalent) and when?

…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………

Do you wish to do this course for academic credit?

Yes X No

If you have ticked Yes, you will be asked to complete a registration form for St Mary’s University College on the first day of the course.