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Lay Pas astoral toral Ministry try Program Courses Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Courses The following courses are offered through the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program of the Athenaeum towards a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree. Required courses are marked with an asterisk (*). Electives are offered on a three-year cycle. See current listing of courses offered. Electives may also be chosen from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Division and the Pastoral Counseling Degree program. LPA 401-409 Field Education Biblical Studies *LPB 301 Old Testament Scriptures Overview of the Old Testament studies the geographic and cultural background from which the literary record of the Hebrew faith experience emerged and grew. In this context the literature of Pentateuch, Prophets and Wisdom is explored. (Lillie, 3 Credits) *LPB 302 New Testament Scriptures A brief overview of the New Testament world, followed by an introduction to the various writings that comprise the New Testament (who wrote them, where, when and why), to the thought expressed by these writings and to the process by which they were gathered together to form the New Testament. (Callan, 3 Credits) Historical Studies *LPH 302 Church History: Key Issues and Eras A survey of the development of the Church from 70 A.D. to the 20th century. Particular attention will be paid to the distinguishing characteristics of the Church in each of the major eras of its history: from its theological self-understanding to its institutional expression. The unifying focus of this course will be the history of the Church’s self-understanding and the formation and development of structures to fulfill that mission. (Ross, 3 Credits) LPM 304 First-Year Mentor Component LPM 404 Second-Year Mentor Component LPM 504 Third-Year Mentor Component Pastoral Studies *LPP 305 People Skills for Pastoral Ministers This course focuses upon the people skills required of ministers if they are to communicate effectively in any pastoral situation but especially in stressful situations. Skills are explained, demonstrated, and practiced in each of four major course content areas: 1) reflective listening, 2) assertion, 3) problem solving, and 4) conflict management. The personal spirituality of the pastoral minister is presented as the foundation upon which these interpersonal communication skills and competencies are based and out of which they naturally flow. (Staff, 3 Credits) *LPP 310 Pastoral Leadership: To Lead in the Spirit of Jesus This course defines pastoral leadership 70
and distinguishes it from secular leadership as well as from pastoral management and pastoral administration. It examines pastoral leadership as influence, empowerment, meaning-making, and service, showing how these elements are rooted in the leadership of Jesus. The personal spirituality of the pastoral leader is presented as the foundation upon which leadership skills and competencies are based and out of which they naturally flow. (Gutting, 3 Credits) LPP 311 Methods for Religious Education: Secondary Level This course will offer a practical study of the factors involved in effective teaching: lesson planning, classroom management, etc. Students will learn what works with adolescents today and why. Ideas, insights and strategies will provide them with the tools to make their religion classes all they hoped they could be. (Fulfills requirement toward diocesan certification.) (Staff, 3 Credits) LPP 312 Catechesis: Vision, Content and Methods This course will focus on the vision of catechesis as expressed in the General Directory for Catechesis and the National Directory for Catechesis. The content of catechesis as expressed in Vatican, national and local documents will be examined in light of this vision. A variety of methods for catechesis and appropriate uses of these methods will be explored. (Staff, 3 Credits) LPP 340 Parish Seminar Today’s parishes experience radical internal and external changes, unprecedented in United States history. Seminar participants will explore issues related to some of these changes. The class will be conducted seminar style with participants taking responsibility for making a presentation and leading the discussions. Topics to be addressed include: the parish of the future, hospitality in the new context, responding to parishioners’ needs, parish reorganization, clustering, spirituality and clustering, parish administrators (parish life coordinators), ministry and rites of passage, and the parish and Catholic school. Other topics of particular interest to participants also may be addressed. (Hater, 3 Credits) LPP 341 The RCIA: Implementing the Vision When the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults appeared in the 1970’s, it was greeted enthusiastically by many in the United States as a vital means of transforming the Church. What was it about this liturgical rite that prompted such expectations What vision of the Church and Christian life does the RCIA present On what historical basis does the Rite rely How has this rite been put into practice To what extent is the current practice in our parishes in line with what the Rite envisions (Staff, 3 Credits) LPP 357 Parish Support for Family Life This course will address various areas of pastoral care related to marriage and family while providing participants with the background, information, tools, and skills to assess parish sensitivity to marriage and family. It will also facilitate the integration of personal spirituality, theology, attitudes, and experience while preparing students to organize, coordinate, and engage in parish programs and ministries for individuals, couples, and families that are marriage and family-centered. Students will explore the Christian understanding of marriage in the Catholic tradition and examine and assess key archdio- 71
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