Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary

Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary

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CL214 SPECIAL MORAL II This course examines sexuality, marriage, and family from the perspective of Catholic morality. God’s nature as Trinitarian love, the person as imago dei, the intrinsic goodness of the human body (attested to by both Incarnation and Resurrection), the human vocation as self-gift, the grace of baptism, and marriage as an indissoluble spiritual sign of the union between Christ and his church, all instantiate the redemptive possibility of sex as a true language of love. At the same time, the wounds of original sin, the dividedness of the human will, and various “structures of sin” pervading modern culture instantiate the possible misuse of sex to objectify, degrade, and abuse both self and others. After clarifying the Church’s understanding of the problem and her recommended solutions, students in the course will participate in mock practice conversations with parishioners on the following topics: marriage and family life, cohabitation, adultery, homosexuality, fornication, pornography, masturbation, contraception, and natural family planning. Barrett W CL215 CANON LAW II This second required course in Canon Law treats all the Sacraments, including the Sacrament of Matrimony, from the canonical perspective. In addition, the Temporal Goods of the Church and Sanctions in the Church are discussed. Smilanic /Bradley S CL216 CL217 RECONCILIATION PRACTICUM This course stresses the role of confessor in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is designed to introduce the deacon to the celebration of the rite, appropriate application of canonical and moral norms, and the various personal skills utilized by the confessor in the Sacrament. (4 th year only) (2 hours) Barnum S INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY Spirituality asks the simple question: What is holiness? In this course we will be attempting to answer that question by looking at the lives of the saints. Saints from different times and places reveal the many different approaches and paths that can lead to holiness. Particular emphasis will be placed on those saints who developed distinct practices such as Francis, Ignatius, Dominic and the Carmelites. Fuller F CL218 SPECIAL MORAL III This is a three phase course – medical ethics, Christian marriage and Catholic human sexuality. It is pastoral in nature. It treats of contemporary moral issues within the practice of medicine. End of life, artificial feeding and hydration, human transplantation, embryonic stem cell research, in vitro fertilization, cloning, and other moral relevant issues will be discussed from a moral perspective. The two other phases of the course, Christian marriage and Catholic human sexuality will be treated from an historical-theological perspective. It will trace and analyze the present day Church’s teachings on Christian marriage and human sexuality as they developed throughout the centuries. Boyle F 82

CL309 THE SPLENDOR OF TRUTH (Veritatis Splendor) (M-1) Veritatis Splendor is an encyclical of John Paul II which treats fundamental questions regarding the church’s moral teaching. This course will study these questions and other moral issues that the Pope discusses. The course will also be an in-depth analysis of the methodology that the Magisterium employs in determining proper moral behavior. Boyle S CL319 BUSINESS ETHICS (M-5) The business world today which operates under the capitalist theory puts great emphasis on the unrestrained right of individuals and businesses to pursue their own economic self-interest. Thus, the principles and values which flourish in the world of business are formed in reference to success in business. This course studies business practices in the light of Christian values and principles. The class employs lecture, discussion, and case study methods. Boyle W CL322 THE SPIRITUAL PILGRIM - PILGRIMAGE In the Incarnation heaven and earth have kissed and there arises in the human heart a strong desire to connect with the holy in a tangible way. And so people embark on pilgrimages to go to places where Christ or his saints have actually touched. These localizations of theophanies become places of great spiritual growth. This course will explore the rich tradition of the Pilgrimage with a specific focus on preparing for the 3 rd Year Pilgrimage In the Footsteps of Peter and Paul. Fuller W CL333 CANONICAL PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE (M-3) This course addresses various canonical and pastoral problems which the minister faces in preparing couples for marriage. The canonical forms of each diocese are explained, and various pastoral approaches used in instructing engaged couples will be analyzed. (3rd and 4th Year only) Perry F CL343 THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HUMAN SUFFERING (M-1) Human suffering has long been part and parcel of the human condition. It has been commonly accepted without any rationale. This course will seek a rationale for human suffering. It will look for a spiritual meaning in the documents of the Magisterium. Boyle F-S CL344 THE GOSPEL OF LIFE (M-1) John Paul II’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, is highly critical of society’s lack of respect for human life. This course will analyze the Pope’s document as he contrasts society’s values with the gospel of life. Boyle S 83

CL309<br />

THE SPLENDOR OF TRUTH (Veritatis Splendor) (M-1)<br />

Veritatis Splendor is an encyclical <strong>of</strong> John Paul II which treats fundamental questions<br />

regarding the church’s moral teaching. This course will study these questions<br />

<strong>and</strong> other moral issues that the Pope discusses. The course will also be an<br />

in-depth analysis <strong>of</strong> the methodology that the Magisterium employs in determining<br />

proper moral behavior.<br />

Boyle<br />

S<br />

CL319<br />

BUSINESS ETHICS (M-5)<br />

The business world today which operates under the capitalist theory puts great<br />

emphasis on the unrestrained right <strong>of</strong> individuals <strong>and</strong> businesses to pursue their<br />

own economic self-interest. Thus, the principles <strong>and</strong> values which flourish in the<br />

world <strong>of</strong> business are formed in reference to success in business. This course<br />

studies business practices in the light <strong>of</strong> Christian values <strong>and</strong> principles. The<br />

class employs lecture, discussion, <strong>and</strong> case study methods.<br />

Boyle<br />

W<br />

CL322<br />

THE SPIRITUAL PILGRIM - PILGRIMAGE<br />

In the Incarnation heaven <strong>and</strong> earth have kissed <strong>and</strong> there arises in the human<br />

heart a strong desire to connect with the holy in a tangible way. And so people<br />

embark on pilgrimages to go to places where Christ or his saints have actually<br />

touched. These localizations <strong>of</strong> theophanies become places <strong>of</strong> great spiritual<br />

growth. This course will explore the rich tradition <strong>of</strong> the Pilgrimage with a specific<br />

focus on preparing for the 3 rd Year Pilgrimage In the Footsteps <strong>of</strong> Peter <strong>and</strong> Paul.<br />

Fuller<br />

W<br />

CL333<br />

CANONICAL PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE (M-3)<br />

This course addresses various canonical <strong>and</strong> pastoral problems which the<br />

minister faces in preparing couples for marriage. The canonical forms <strong>of</strong> each<br />

diocese are explained, <strong>and</strong> various pastoral approaches used in instructing<br />

engaged couples will be analyzed. (3rd <strong>and</strong> 4th Year only)<br />

Perry<br />

F<br />

CL343<br />

THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HUMAN SUFFERING (M-1)<br />

Human suffering has long been part <strong>and</strong> parcel <strong>of</strong> the human condition. It has<br />

been commonly accepted without any rationale. This course will seek a rationale<br />

for human suffering. It will look for a spiritual meaning in the documents <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Magisterium.<br />

Boyle<br />

F-S<br />

CL344<br />

THE GOSPEL OF LIFE (M-1)<br />

John Paul II’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, is highly critical <strong>of</strong> society’s lack <strong>of</strong><br />

respect for human life. This course will analyze the Pope’s document as he contrasts<br />

society’s values with the gospel <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

Boyle<br />

S<br />

83

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