Summer listings 2

National Catholic Reporter, May 6, 2005

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

FLORIDA

PLACE: St. Thomas University, Miami, FL

TIME: Fall/Winter 2005

DESCRIPTION: The Ph.D. in Practical Theology at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida is a cutting-edge program of studies that fosters creative and critical correlation between the Christian faith tradition and the "signs of the times" in contemporary arenas of society and culture. The University's unique location enables students to draw on the rich, cultural resources of Miami as a meeting point of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The program is designed for students seeking professional and theological skills in the church and community. You'll engage with a nationally recognized faculty in an intimate learning environment. 800.367.9010. www.stu.edu

PLACE: St. Thomas University, Miami, FL

TIME: Fall/Winter 2005

DESCRIPTION: The M.A. in Pastoral Ministries at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida provides a holistic approach to service within the church, reflecting both action and reflection. Composed of three-dimensions-foundations, skills, and integration--the program is anchored in a commitment to the methodology of practical theology. To insure the compatibility of the applicant's needs with the program, the University utilizes a selective admission's process. The program includes such specializations as Campus/Youth Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Ecology and the Human Spirit, Loss & Healing, and Pastoral Counseling. A Certificate Program in particular ministry skills available. (305) 628-6641, www.stu.edu

RENEWAL PROGRAMS

COLORADA

PLACE: Mercy Center, Colorado Springs, CO

TIME: June 13-July 8 or July 11-Aug. 5, 2005

DESCRIPTION: Spiritual directors training/renewal program (CEUs now available). Spiritual direction involves a process of God and self-revelation to another person. God is to be met in all circumstances of life. Spiritual direction deals with a person's relationship with God and the ramifications in life of this relationship and the conversion process. The director helps the directee to note and interpret the significant movements, counter-movements, and changes in his or her inner daily experiences. The director also helps the directee to move with and act upon the experiences of consolation and to endure with patience the unavoidable experiences of desolation. The summer institute is an opportunity to learn, develop and renew skills necessary to practice the art of spiritual direction. The institute is designed to examine various methodologies such as Myers-Briggs, enneagram, dreams and mandala and integrate them as tools for spiritual direction. The experiential sessions combine lecture, peer supervision and role/real play. The lecture content includes the following: "Carrying the Oils of Gladness and Joy," "Spirituality of Mercy," "Guidelines for Spiritual Directors," "Storytelling," "History of Spirituality," "Bonding and Building Trust," "Spiritual and Psychological Issues," "Body Breathwork," "Code of Ethics," "Genogram: Healing Family Wounds," "Dreamwork," "Archetypes," "Healing of Memories," "stumbling Blocks," "Discernment," "leadership Styles," "Mandala Work," "Myers-Briggs Type Indicator," "Enneagram: Tool for Spiritual Development," "Spiritual Development and Faith Views," "Theology of Evil," "Religious Addiction," "Termination and Referrals," "Silence, Solitude and the Contemplative Way." Mercy Center, Inc., 520 W. Buena Ventura, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Phone: (719) 633-2302. Web site: www.mercycenter.com and email: the mercycenter@aol.com