Lay ministers interested in continuing education and anyone desirous of developing their understanding of theology will find this series valuable. Intellectual formation is one of the four goals of San Pedro Center’s programming mission. This series offers participants the time and direction to gain a deeper understanding of their Catholic Christian tradition through lecture, reading, study and guided discussion. No previous theological training necessary to participate.
MORAL THEOLOGY
WE ACT IN THE WORLD WE SEE:
Developing Moral Imagination for Catholic Living
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Benjamin Berinti, C.Pp.S.
Pastor, Church of the Nativity, Longwood
Part I: A Vision for Catholic Moral Life Uncovered
Part I uncovers a basic framework for Catholic moral life. Particular emphasis will be placed on the human person, conscience and the role of imaginative vision in moral decision-making.
When: Tuesdays, September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 2007 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost: $80 (for all 4 sessions in Part I)
Part II: A Vision of Catholic Moral Life Applied
This series builds upon Part I and applies the vision to a selection of contemporary moral issues. Exploring three specific areas: end of life issues, the consistent ethic of life framework and implications related to the principles of Catholic social teaching.
When: Tuesdays, February 19, 20; March 4, 11, 2008 7:00- 9:00 PM
Cost: $80 (for all 4 sessions in Part II)
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SCRIPTURE
THE LETTERS OF ST.PAUL: A TWO-PART STUDY
Presenter: Fr. David Kaczmarek, T.O.R.
Franciscan Friar, Pastoral Staff, San Pedro Center
Part I: OVERVIEW
The earliest canonical writings were those of the wandering apostle Paul. Long before the canonical gospels took shape, Paul was interpreting the Christian Kerygma for many Christian communities. Paul’s theology continues to influence us today because it is a theology of praxis. It is not just about the Word, but the Word as it is lived in Christian life. This two-part study will use the method of Reader-Response Criticism to engage participants in answering two critical questions: How did Paul’s original audience understand his teachings? and, How does this understanding affect our Christian living today? Other critical issues to be discussed are authorship of the letters, Pauline Christology and literary devices used in the letters. Part II (dates TBA) will be held in
Spring, 2008 and will focus on the pivotal Letter to the Romans.
When: Mondays, November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10, 2007 7:00-9:00 PM
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Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 2007 9:30 – 11:30AM
Cost: $100 includes all materials except a Bible (NRSV translation)
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COMING LATER IN 2008
CHRISTOLOGY
Fr. J. Patrick Quinn, T.O.R.
This series surveys the development of the Christian understanding of Jesus as Lord and Christ and its salvific significance for our life of faith today. This survey begins with the emergence of faith in Jesus as the Christ in sacred scripture. Attention will be given to the Christological formulations that emerge from the first Ecumenical Councils of the Church, the theological tradition, including St. Thomas and Duns Scotus, concluding with more recent theologians such as Karl Rahner, Edward Schillebeeckx and others..
THE CONTRIBUTION
OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Fr. John Vianney Cunningham, T.O.R.
Many times we do not appreciate or realize the contributions as well as the influence of the Catholic Church to Western civilization. It is also wise to know the roots of what has gone before us and apply them to our steps for the future of Church and society.This series will address the role and contributions of the monks, as well as the role of the Church in Science, Law and Economics. Time will be devoted to looking at the Church’s influence on social justice and Catholic charity. We will also examine the impact of the Church on centers of higher learning. No examination of Western civilization would be complete without an understanding of the church’s role in the moral arena.
