2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition
2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition
2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition
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psychology as well as developmental stage theory are<br />
explored. The group sessions include real play in a large<br />
group setting as well as in small group, videotaping and<br />
presentations of verbatims. This course is offered externally<br />
through the Benedict Inn. This course does not apply toward<br />
the general education requirement in the theological and<br />
philosophical reasoning category. (2FE)<br />
THL 442<br />
Issues in Spiritual Direction 3 credits<br />
Prerequisite: 441. The fourth and final course in the Spiritual<br />
Direction Internship is designed to help prepare the<br />
participants to deal constructively with areas which are<br />
problematic for many people as they try to live committed<br />
Christian lives. During this time the small group session<br />
focuses on the practical application of this knowledge. This<br />
course is offered externally through the Benedict Inn. This<br />
course does not apply toward the general education<br />
requirement in the theological and philosophical reasoning<br />
category. (2SO)<br />
THL 460<br />
Internship in Religious Education 2-4 credits<br />
The first two-hour segment of this course is designed to<br />
prepare the student with practical experience and training in<br />
classroom teaching at various age levels. The second twohour<br />
segment includes experience in organization and<br />
administration of religious school programs. The student is<br />
placed and supervised in one or more of the cooperating<br />
schools of the Indianapolis area. This course does not apply<br />
toward the general education requirement in the theological<br />
and philosophical reasoning category. (SEM)<br />
THL 461<br />
Theory of Catechetics 3 credits<br />
This course explores catechesis and religious education, the<br />
structure and implementation of catechetical programs, and<br />
the role of the catechist and others who share in the<br />
catechetical mission of the Church. Includes the content of<br />
THL 142. This course does not apply toward the general<br />
education requirement in the theological and philosophical<br />
reasoning category. (SPR)<br />
THL 463<br />
Administration in Parish<br />
Religious Education 3 credits<br />
This course is designed to enable the parish administrator of<br />
religious education to become aware of the roles that he/she<br />
plays in the parish and the resources that are available<br />
through the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the national<br />
Roman Catholic Church. The course is offered externally<br />
through the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and requires<br />
acceptance into the program by the appropriate archdiocesan<br />
office. This course does not apply toward the general<br />
education requirement in the theological and philosophical<br />
reasoning category. (FAL)<br />
THL 474<br />
Church Administration,<br />
Policies, and Procedures 3 credits<br />
Church polity, policies, procedures with special attention to<br />
canon law, and diocesan regulations. Possibly other<br />
denominational policies, dependent on student background.<br />
This course does not apply toward the general education<br />
requirement in the theological and philosophical reasoning<br />
category. (FAL)<br />
THL 476<br />
Internship 1 credit<br />
Continued preparation for ministry through practical<br />
experience and training. This course does not apply toward<br />
the general education requirement in the theological and<br />
philosophical reasoning category. (SEM)<br />
THL 380, 480<br />
Selected Topics in<br />
Contemporary Theology 1-3 credits<br />
This seminar addresses an announced special topic which the<br />
department deems is important to the development of the<br />
advancing student of theology, is appropriate to the needs of<br />
contemporary society, and requires of itself a full semester’s<br />
work. The course is recommended for majors and non-majors<br />
(with staff approval) who have fulfilled the distribution<br />
requirement of six credits of theology. (SPR)<br />
THL 381<br />
Selected Topics in<br />
Catholic Studies 3 credits<br />
Readings, discussion, and writing on selected theological<br />
topics in Catholic studies. May be repeated for credit since<br />
subject matter varies. (ADD)<br />
THL 490<br />
Senior Seminar 3 credits<br />
A comprehensive review of theological issues open to junior<br />
or senior theology, pastoral leadership, or religious education<br />
majors with department permission. This course fulfills the<br />
requirement for comprehensive exams in theology, pastoral<br />
leadership, or religious education. Includes the common<br />
readings in the general education program for that year.<br />
Attendance at convocations required. Theology and religious<br />
education majors prepare and present a major seminar<br />
paper. In place of that paper, the student in pastoral<br />
leadership chooses a pastoral problem, issue, or area of<br />
concern; does appropriate academic and field research; and<br />
proposes a plan to address the situation/need in cooperation<br />
with sponsoring faculty member and parish representative.<br />
(FAL)<br />
THL 499<br />
Independent Study 2-3 credits<br />
Prerequisites: junior or senior theology, pastoral leadership,<br />
or religious education major and permission. Guided readings<br />
and research. (SEM)<br />
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