HS-2881 DON BOSCO FOUNDER
Instructor: Fr Arthur J. Lenti, SDB

Description - DON BOSCO FOUNDER: HISTORY AND SPIRIT surveys the life and times of St. John Bosco (1815-1888), in the context of 19th-century social, political and religious history. Topics include: John Bosco’s education, his spiritual and theological formation during the post-Napoleonic Restoration; his vocational choices and work on behalf of young people at risk; his subsequent apostolic commitment in the field of education; the founding of religious communities (specifically the Salesians and Daughter of Mary Help of Christians) at the time of the liberal revolution and the unification of Italy. The course ends with the approval of the constitutions of the Salesian Society in 1874. Format: Lecture. Evaluation: Reflection papers.

Meeting Information: Fall 2010 - ISS - M/TH - 08:10AM-09:30AM.

Description - As a platform for understanding specific charism of Don Bosco and the various branches of the Salesian Family, students unpack the Christian concept of charism especially with reference to vocation and mission. The course begins with a survey of biblical concepts and follows the development of the theology of charism. The emphasis then shifts to consecrated life. Methods for identifying and rediscovering (refounding) the charisms of the founder will be explored. Format: Lecture/discussion. Evaluation: Group work, class presentation/paper.

Meeting Information: Fall 2010 - ISS - T/F - 08:10AM-09:30AM.

STSP-3080 INTERACTIVE EVANGELISM
Instructor: Fr John Roche, SDB

Description - This course examines the present moment in both the Church and culture within a North American context. By examining the cumulative impacts of globalization and secularization and by referencing prophetic voices addressing these evolving realities, the students will become conversant with various models of theology and spirituality which aptly demonstrate and reinforce the conviction that the Gospels are up to the challenges and tasks presented in this milieu. Among many of these prophetic voices a discernible strain has arisen advocating the power of the shared journey of faith and a spirituality of accompaniment. A special focus will be given to various models of this shared journey as a fecund response to this challenging new moment. The course is facilitated by lecture, personal reading, and group discussion integrating three reflection papers designed for three distinct movements in the examination of this historical and cultural moment. Format: Lecture/discussion. Evaluation: Reflection papers.

Meeting Information: Fall 2010 - ISS - M/TH - 11:10AM-12:30PM