Fall / Winter 2013-2014 Calendar - St. Francis Xavier University

MNST 170PracticumS. EatonCOURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONOpen AccessIn collaboration with a diocese/parish and the ProgramOffice, the learner designs and delivers a ministry projectwhich integrates acquired knowledge and skills, whichresponds to the needs of the local church, and whichaddresses the interests of the learner.Tuition: $515 per course + textsCourses are also offered independently for interest (excluding the practicum).Information / RegistrationMinistry Programs OfficeContinuing & Distance EducationSt. Francis Xavier UniversityPO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5Phone: (902) 867-3319 or toll free: 1-877-867-5562Email: diplomainministry@stfx.caWebsite: sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/ministry/CERTIFICATE IN SPRITUALITY (ONLINE)The focus of this series of online courses is to help individuals discern and develop their spirituality through topics onfaith, personal growth and relationships, and spiritual writers. Each 10-week course is offered on an individual basis andas a module in the Certificate in Spirituality program. A Certificate in Spirituality is awarded upon successful completionof four courses.COURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONSPRT 110On The Road to Emmaus:Spirituality in the ChristianJanuary 27 – April 4, 2014 This course provides an overview of spirituality with a focuson the Christian tradition. The course reflects on theexperience of the disciples on the road to Emmaus andTraditionhow that experience of walking with Christ and breakingbread together is foundational for Christian spirituality anddiscipleship.J. GouletSPRT 120An Interfaith Journey:Exploring Prayer andSpiritualityS. DoyleSPRT 130A Theology of the Heart:The Life and Writings of HenriNouwenS. LazarusJanuary 27 – April 4, 2014April 21 – June 27, 2014This course is an interfaith exploration into spirituality withresources offered from various traditions. The goals arepractical and existential: to gain insight and to experiencean even deeper simplicity and relatedness with self, others,and God through prayer.This is an intense, practical introduction to the rich legacyof Henri Nouwen’s life and writings. Through the courseassignments, interactions, and responses, students aregiven an opportunity to interact intimately with the widerange of Henri’s literary output, to allow these importantthemes to intersect with their own life experience, and todevelop a creative response to the material covered.37