Courses for the Summer 2009 Session
Note: Courses are listed in order of beginning dates. Two-week classes meet Monday through Friday. Three-week courses do not meet on Fridays. Note that class times vary.
• RSPI 6276-01 Interpersonal Communication Skills
Ann Jenkins, M.A., M.P.A.
The importance of interpersonal communication skills as a necessity for the full development of self and others, examined in one-to-one relationships as well as in larger systems; emphasis on personal participation; application to pastoral settings.
June 8-19, 8:45-11:30 a.m., 2 sem. hours.
• RSPI 6260-01 Liturgy
Rev. James Empereur, S.J., Ph.D.
An overview of the liturgical life of the Church under its theological, historical, spiritual, pastoral, catechetical, and juridical aspects. Emphasis on Vatican II, post-conciliar and recent documents pertaining to liturgy and renewal.
June 8-19, 6:00-8:45 p.m., 2 sem. hrs.
• RSPI 4199-01/6199-01 Apocalyptic Literature
Dr. E. Ryan, C.C.V.I. and Dr. Dorothy Jonaitis, O.P.
Participation in the two-day conference presented by Dr. Dorothy Jonaitis, O.P. and completion of academic requirements. See the Special Events section for more information.
June 12-13, 1 sem. hr.
• RSPI 6213-01 Themes of the Hebrew Scriptures
Rev. Juan I. Alfaro, S.T.D.
The consciousness of people of faith interpreting and transforming history in response to the word of God; a study of the principal themes of the Hebrew Scriptures.
June 16-27, 1:30-4:15 p.m., 2 sem. hrs.
• RSPI 6203-01 Foundations of Christian Theology
Dr. Glenn Ambrose, Ph.D.
An overview of methodologies and resources used by Christian theologians to better understand and express their faith. The course will also examine the basic themes of the Christian faith, particularly in the Roman Catholic tradition, some contemporary theological issues, and the pastoral application of theory to ministry.
June 29-July 16, 8:30-11:00, no Fridays, 2 sem. hrs.
• RSPI 6202-01 Christology
Dr. Greg Zuschlag, Ph.D.
An examination of the central Christian belief in Jesus as the Christ, including the New Testament foundations for this belief and subsequent Christian teaching; contemporary issues in Christology.
June 29-July 16, 6:00-8:30 p.m., 2 sem. hours.
• RSPI 62CS-01 Pastoral Project
Dr. Eilish Ryan, C.C.V.I., Th.D.
This course involves the individual design, implementation, and evaluation of a supervised pastoral project. Prerequisite: RSPI 6285, Program Planning and Evaluation, and permission of the Director.
2 sem. hrs., arranged individually.
In the Archdiocese of San Antonio, catechists and Catholic school teachers may be eligible to earn level 2 or 3 certification credit through participation in Pastoral Institute courses and workshops. Contact Rita Minkley at the ACC, 210-734-2620, ext. 202, for further information and requirements.
