The Summer Institute provides short courses in scripture, Catholic doctrine, liturgy, spiritual classics and ministry for those pursuing a deeper faith life, skills for a ministry or professional continuing education. For online learners pursuing the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.), Summer Institute 2008 will feature for the first time a M.A.P.S. Colloquium and Emmaus formation. Contact Kathy Van Duser, Director of Admissions, for information about the hybrid and online M.A.P.S. Program. Summer students may audit any course for Continuing Education Units (CEU) at a reduced fee. Courses also offer the option to earn one semester master’s level credit unless otherwise indicated. Upon successful completion of a brief admissions process, students may earn credit that is transferrable to A.T.S. accredited schools across North America.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

D 4005S A Whole Hearted Faith: The Uniqueness of Christian Revelation
Foster a fresh appreciation for the uniqueness of Christian revelation by drawing on important anthropological insights from Rene’ Girard and the rich tradition of theologians including Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac, Popes John Paul II and Benedict the XVI. Find out how the collaboration between anthropology and theology promises to contribute to the re-evangelization of the Christian faithful.
Gil Bailie, Founder and President of The Cornerstone Forum.

S4012A World of Hearts: Salesian Spirituality for Today
Saints Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal offer the 21st century Christian rich resources for living the “devout life” in the midst of busyness today. Inform your own discipleship with reflection on the lives of these saints and their 17th century texts. Be inspired by their expansive Christian humanism and by profound insights into the celebration of friendship, the “little” relational virtues, and the centrality of love in the human-divine World of Hearts.
Wendy M. Wright, Ph.D., Professor of Theology and John C. Kenefick Faculty Chair in the Humanities, Creighton University

B 4015SA The Psalms in the Church
Study the psalms both in their cultural setting and as they speak to us today. Participants will attend to the use and interpretations of types of psalms, their language and imagery, their theology in the tradition of Israel, their impact on the Christian tradition. The exegesis of selected psalms will help illustrate. (3 week course for 3 credits) Course begins on June 3rd and ends each day at 11:45 a.m. in the first week.
James Okoye, CSSp, Professor of Old Testament, Catholic Theological Union

E4002SA Ethics for Business: Vocation in the Marketplace - I
For those whose vocation is business and for those who form them in faith, this course considers the mission of the marketplace. Topics will include business as a vocation, how to build a culture of ethics, the role of vision and values in shaping your business community, the manager as a moral leader, steps to develop personal leadership, moral dilemmas and how to choose, and living ethically in a global economy. Reflections that can be used for adult formation in a parish will be included. (2 weeks for 2-3 credits)
Gene Ahner, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Catholic Theological Union.

B4017S-1 The Pharisees, Judaism and the Church
The Pharisees get some pretty bad press in the New Testament despite Paul’s claim to membership in the group. Yet, without them we would probably have neither Rabbinic Judaism nor Christianity. What do we think we know about them? How are they described in Christian and Rabbinic Literature and in modern accounts of first century Judaism?
Rabbi Laurence Edwards, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor at Catholic Theological Union and Rabbi of Congregation Or Chadash in Chicago

S4023S-1 Ways of Meditating; Ways of Praying
Prayer is at the heart of spiritual formation. Reflect on the experience of prayer through theory and by guided practice of various methods from both Eastern and Western traditions. Meditation, praying with the Bible and other prayer forms will allow participants to consider assumptions about prayer and address common questions.
Joe Mannath, SDB, Director of the Don Bosco Renewal Centre of Bangalore and Research Project Fellow at the University of Madras, India.

W4007S Tridentine Mass: What’s New in What’s Old?
In this course, those wondering what is happening and why can examine the recent developments concerning the 1962 Missal and the sacraments celebrated according to Tridentine reform. The historical, theological and pastoral dimensions of this renewed practice will be explored.
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Associate Professor of Liturgy and Preaching, Catholic Theological Union

CH4302SA Earliest Christian Traditions in Asia – I
Investigate the earliest Christian contacts with Asian cultures and traditions along the “silk routes,” both land and sea, beginning with the apostle Thomas until 1500 C.E. Learn the facts, legends and hypotheses about these contacts and how to distinguish among them as a framework for their assessment. (2 weeks and online for 3 credits)
John Kaserow, MM, Adjunct Faculty at Catholic Theological Union.

DS4007S Thomas Merton and the Freedom of Christ in the World
In the mid to late 60’s, Thomas Merton found in his writing a way to reconcile the social and ethical turmoil around him. Issues including war, race, respect for humanity, colonialism and especially freedom in the world provide an impetus for a new understanding of Christ in the midst of social reality. Draw on recent Merton studies, Merton’s original poetry and spiritual writings, for the profound relevance of his synthetic vision for today’s ethical and social questions. (Co-sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society)
Vaughn Fayle, Adjunct Professor in Philosophy at Catholic Theological Union and recipient of the 2007-2008 International Thomas Merton Society’s Shannon Fellowship.

W 4008S Preparing the Liturgy with Informed Wisdom and Creativity
Examine the basic liturgical principles of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Pope Benedicts’ Sacramentum Caritatis, and the U.S.bishops’ newest document on liturgical music, among others. Students will learn ways to skillfully and creatively put these principles into practice as they are called to prepare the sacred liturgy in parishes.
Jerry Galipeau, D.Min., author and editor of Worship Resources for World Library Publications.

C4001S Out of India: Traditions of Health and Wholeness
Survey some of the most influential contributions of India, a country quickly developing into an economic “superpower.” Topics include: Yoga, the eight-fold path of integral living; Vipassana, the Buddhist path of awareness; Mahatma Gandhi and militant non-violence; meditation for health and spiritual growth; Indian systems of medicine; religious and cultural pluralism, including a 2000-year-old Christian presence; traditional and hi-tech Indian culture.
Joe Mannath, SDB, Director of the Don Bosco Renewal Centre of Bangalore and Research Project Fellow at the University of Madras, India.

MP4011SA Ministry with Youth on the Margins - I
The foundations of the course will be found in Scripture, Church teachings and practical theology. Youth who are incarcerated or at risk, homeless, LGBT or Q, or excluded because of ethnicity or immigrant status, will be the focus. In the light of Paul’s description of Christians as members of One Body of Christ, explore in the first week the various issues both implicit and explicit in their marginalization in society and as members of the Church using the tools of sociology and anthropology.
(2 weeks for 2-3 credits)
Christie Billups, D.Min., Kolbe House Prison Minister in Chicago

B4015SB The Psalms in the Church – II

E4002SB Ethics for Business: Vocation in the Marketplace – II

MP4012S Foundations of Youth Ministry
For those seeking a firm foundation in the Church’s vision of youth ministry, this course explores ministry In Jesus’ name, today’s youth, forming young disciples, self-care and personal boundaries for youth ministers. (Continuing Education Units only.)
Cory Brost, CSV, J.D., is associate pastor of St. Viator Parish in Chicago.

H4007SA The Medieval Church-I
Examine the history of Christianity, East and West, from about 500-1500 C.E. with a brief excursus on the growth of the church under Constantine. Included are a wide range of topics: development of the institutional church, doctrinal developments, church-state relations, form and function of Christian images, liturgical changes, popular devotions, spiritual renewal movements and intellectual history.
(2 weeks for 2-3 credits)
Amanda Quantz, Assistant Professor of History of World Christianity, Catholic Theological Union.

H4000S Lay Vocation: Where in the World are We?
Vatican II documents presented a vision of lay vocation predominantly lived in the world, a vision that remains largely unfulfilled. This course raises awareness of lay vocation and includes an overview of the history of lay movements with special attention to the background of Vatican II. Practical pastoral possibilities for promoting and supporting the lay vocation in the world will be examined.
Robert H. Wheeler, J.D., M.A.P.S., Associate Director of the Emmaus Formation for Ministry Program, Catholic Theological Union

B4020S The Apostle Paul: 2,000 Years and Counting
This year will be the 2,000 anniversary of the birth of Paul of Tarsus. This course will study how Paul and his theology are viewed from the vantage point of the 21st century, including the moral and cultural context of Paul’s life and ministry, his extraordinary impact on the early Church and key motifs of this theology.
Donald Senior, CP, President and Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union

W4012S Lay Preaching: A Growing Ministry
Participants will identify occasions appropriate for lay preaching, study the dynamics of preaching in these contexts and increase their skills for effective proclamation of the gospel.
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Associate Professor of Liturgy and Preaching, Catholic Theological Union

CH4302 SB Earliest Christian Traditions in Asia – II

P2221SA Philosophy of the Human Person
From Socrates to Simone De Beauvoir and the cyber-post moderns, this course explores historically the various dimensions of what it means to be human and how one can evaluate the human condition. Consider topics such as human will, body-mind dualism, conscience, ego, sexuality, the individual as a person and community. (2 weeks for2-3 credits)
Vaughn Fayle, Adjunct Professor in Philosophy, Catholic Theological Union

C 4002SA Tao Te Ching: Exploring the Impersonal in Spirituality-I
Read not only translations of the 81 stanzas of this undisputed classic of the human spirit, the Tao Te Ching, but also the traditional commentaries that have explored its meaning over the centuries. Can the Tao illuminate hidden aspects of Christian thought and spirituality? Participants will give special attention to the spiritual theme of the impersonal, explore its influence in Asian culture and compare it with the Judeo-Christian tradition. (2 weeks/2-3 credits)
Ron Kidd, Instructor in World Religions and Asian Cultures, DePaul University

W4010S Sacraments in Parish and School: A Pastoral Approach
Explore a variety of ways that sacraments can be taught to adolescents and adults that makes sense in terms of their personal and social experience while remaining faithful to the Catholic tradition and the core teachings of the Church. (Continuing Education Units only)
Joseph Martos, Ph.D., author of Sacraments, Celebrations of God’s Life.

H4006S Medieval Wisdom: Lessons from Augustine and Aquinas
Consider two eminent examples of medieval thought: selections from Augustine, including his Confessions, and selections of Aquinas on Reality, God, friendship, social justice, virtues and prayer. Attention will be given to the setting and main contributions of medieval Christian thought including the rise of the universities, mendicant orders and the reintroduction of Aristotle in the Western intellectual world.
Joe Mannath, SDB, Director of the Don Bosco Renewal Centre of Bangalore and Research Project Fellow at the University of Madras, India.

I4310 M.A.P.S. Colloquium
Eleanor Doidge, LoB, Associate Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry
and Director of the M.A.P.S. Program

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies is a professional ministerial degree that allows students to concentrate or specialize in areas of particular interest. Discipline concentrations include Bible, liturgy and spirituality. Areas of ministerial specialization are campus ministry, cross-cultural ministry, Hispanic ministry, parish ministry, social justice ministry or world mission. Previous education or formation that is not accredited by the Association of Theological Schools may be evaluated by the program director for possible credit advanced standing toward completion of the required 48 semester hours for the degree. (2 credits)

Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies through our new distance learning format option will meet the week of June 16, 2008, for the required Colloquium and Emmaus lay formation. For more information about online and hybrid courses for the M.A.P.S. program, contract

Kathy Van Duser, Director of Admissions at kvanduser@ctu.edu or phone (773) 371-5450.

B4015SC The Psalms in the Church - III

MP4011SB Ministry with Youth on the Margins – II
During the second week, actively engage the stages of praxis and gather information, analyze it, reflect together, and propose continuing and renewed praxis. We will experience some possible actions and responses for addressing the suffering and isolation of marginalized youth and the brokenness of communities which exclude them. May be taken without Part I for one credit.
Christie Billups, D.Min.

B4018S House Churches in Early Christianity: Centers of Faith and Action
This course will explore various aspects of the social and liturgical life of the earliest Christian groups beyond the life of Jesus, with special attention to the role of women there. By looking at life in the first generations of believers in Jesus, in situations very different from our own, we gain new insights for our own life of faith.
Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ, Charles Fischer Catholic Professor of New Testament, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University.

CS4011SA Contemporary Spiritual Direction: The Experience of Difference – I
In our multi-cultural world, spiritual direction relationships often include elements of difference: culture, gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age cohort and economic class. Examine the basis and the dynamics of the spiritual direction relationship in terms of the multiple dimensions of difference and their impact. Participants will work together using personal experiences as one of the course resources. (Parts I and II for 2-3 credits. Part II meets at 1:15 p.m.)
Susan Rakoczy, IHM, Lecturer at St. Joseph’s Theological Institute, Republic of South Africa

CS4011SB Contemporary Spiritual Direction: The Experience of Difference – II
(See above.)

B4019S Women in the Bible: An Enduring Legacy
Examine the role of women in the Bible, reclaiming and celebrating the feminine voice of scripture. How women were instrumental in bringing about God’s plan for humankind will be considered with the historical, cultural and social aspects of biblical times serving as the backdrop for discussion.
Tina Wray, D.Min., Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Salve Regina University

H4007SB The Medieval Church-II

W4009S Many Faces of Mary: Liturgical, Theological and Devotional
Examine the rich treasures of the tradition celebrating this great woman of faith. Through the liturgical feasts, the writings of councils and popes and the devotions to Mary, deepen an appreciation for her pivotal position in the life of the Church.
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, Associate Professor of Liturgy and Preaching, Catholic Theological Union

E4000S Catholic Peace Ethics: Traditions, Development, Challenges
To Justify the military intervention in Iraq and Kosovo, the traditional just-war-theory was used in political debate. Yet study of the tradition from Augustine, Aquinas and de Vitoria shows that the theory’s proponents often fail to catch its intention. This course surveys the theological and ethical thinking on war and peace from its beginnings and includes modern texts of Catholic peace ethics such as Pacem in Terris.
Dr Heinz-Gerhard Justenhoven, Director of the Institute for Theology and Peace, Hamburg, Germany

P2221SB Philosophy of the Human Person-II

C4002S Women and Islam
An introduction to the basic teachings and practices of Muslims, this course will consider the scriptural sources of women in Islam and the radical change in attitude and behavior brought about by Muhammad. Analyze theological, philosophical, legal, political, mystical and literary texts for a framework explaining the sources and practices identified as “Islamic.” Focus on women in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world.
Dr. Syafaatun Almirzanah, State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga, Jogjakarta, Indonesia.

W4011S Disputed Questions About the Sacraments
Gain key insights into the history, theology and relevance of the sacraments in order to better appreciate the complexity of today’s most contentious issues. With methodological insight, formulate thoughtful responses and well-grounded approaches for your ministerial context while growing in appreciation for the alternatives. (For Continuing Education Units only)
Joseph Martos, Ph.D., and author of Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to the Sacraments in the Catholic Church.

C 4002SB Tao Te Ching: Exploring the Impersonal in Spirituality-II

Registration Fee (non-refundable) $45.00
For Students not already enrolled in Spring Semester
One-Week Course for:
Continuing Education Unit (audit) $255.00
1 Graduate Credit $557.00
Room and Board per week $350.00
Parking, daily $8.00
Parking, weekly $25.00
Parking, monthly $60.00

For more information, contact the Continuing Education Program Director:

Keiren O'Kelly
Phone: 773.371.5442
Email: kokelly@ctu.edu

To register for your courses, click here.

Members of the Alumni/ae Association receive a 25% discount on tuition. If you are an alum and would like to join, Contact Eileen Kochanny at 773-371-5411 or by email at ekochanny@ctu.edu.