Institute of Religious Formation - Curriculum

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To fully prepare those in the ministry of formation, the Institute of Religious Formation focuses on four essential areas and offers an array of topics: 

Formation and the Spiritual Life

• Biblical Spirituality
• Liturgy and Worship
• Cultural Awareness
• Spiritual Life and Prayer
• Priesthood and Religious Life
• Group Facilitation
• Vows-Good Counsels  

Formation Skills

• Goal Setting and Achievement
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Communication and Listening
• Creating a Formation Manual
• Life Transitions 

Holistic Human Development and Psychology

• Relational Living
• Emotions and Emotional Intelligence
• Conflict Transformation
• Abuse and Trauma Issues
• Sexual Maturity
• Passionate Living in a Committed Life 

Challenging Issues for Formation in the 21st Century

• Planet Earth and Its Care
• Interreligious Dialogue: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
• Reconciliation
• Global Spirituality
• Christology and Culture