Loyola School of Theology

2009-10-28T06:26:00.000-07:00

COURSE OFFERINGS
SECOND SEMESTER SY 2009-10

Master's Level Courses (STB, MA)
Doctoral Level Courses (STL, STD, PhD)
Seminary Program: First Year
Seminary Program: Second Year
Seminary Program: Third Year
Seminary Program: Fourth Year
Propaedeutic & Language Courses
Biblical Exegesis Courses
CEFAM & CIS Courses

List of Professors
Schedule of Registration
Class Schedule: 1yr, 2yr, 3yr, 4yr, all-yrs

2009-10-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

BIBLICAL EXEGESIS COURSES

SS 205 TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (F. Ramirez, SJ)
SS 232 OT EXEGESIS: MINOR PROPHETS - SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES (F.Ramirez, SJ)
SS 253(A) NT EXEGESIS: JOHN (H. Schneider, SJ)
SS 253(B) NT EXEGESIS: JOHN (N. Vargas, OSA)
SS 257(A) NT EXEGESIS: PAULINE LETTERS (V. Nicdao)
SS 257(B) NT EXEGESIS: PAULINE LETTERS (B. Dianzon, FSP)

SS 305 TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (F. Ramirez, SJ)
SS 332 ADVANCED OT EXEGESIS: MINOR PROPHETS - SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES (F.Ramirez, SJ)
SS 353(A) ADVANCED NT EXEGESIS: JOHN (H. Schneider, SJ)
SS 353(B) ADVANCED NT EXEGESIS: JOHN (N. Vargas, OSA)
SS 357(A) ADVANCED NT EXEGESIS: PAULINE LETTERS (V. Nicdao)
SS 357(B) ADVANCED NT EXEGESIS: PAULINE LETTERS (B. Dianzon, FSP)

2009-10-27T11:27:00.001-07:00

2009-10-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

Theo 292.1
BRIEF COUNSELING: INTENSIVE & RELATIONAL TIME-LIMITED THERAPIES
Nilo Tanalega, SJ
Schedule: TBA

Clearly in the Philippine & Asian setting, wherein the population is just awakening into the psychological realities and realms, the brief approach to psychological healing is the preference, whether in the strictly clinical, corporate and school venues. Not only do they provide efficient strategies & tools, but serve many more of those who need assistance. The course presents the tested models in doing clinical interventions briefly, not only for families, but also for individual clients.

2009-10-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

Theo 279.1 / Theo 391.1
CONSECRATED LIFE: CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY & THE HUMAN JOURNEY
Eduardo Africa, OSB
W 10:-00 - 12:15 pm

A contemporary approach to the understanding of the consecrated life based on the early desert spirituality and the conciliar teaching of Lumen Gentium and “Vita Consecrata.” Emphasis will be given on the meaning of the “undivided heart” based on the authentic human development and spiritual maturation. Explores from the human journey, the different perspectives of spiritual writers, for the mature growth of the individual is a gradual process of divination, a participation in God’s life. It will discuss present day problems pertaining to ministry, the psycho-spiritual dimension and the different stages of human maturation. Examines consecrated spirituality as an aspect of human life flowing from an experience of God, shaped and nourished in the Christian community.

This course is not exclusive for religious and lay. Lay persons are invited to attend the course for nourishment of their own spiritual life because topics to be taken also refers to the universal holiness of the church and are relevant to a deepening of lay spirituality.

Note: First session will take place on December 2.

2006-10-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Theo 298 / Theo 304.1
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION IN ASIA
Denis Kim, SJ
M T W 2:00 – 5:00 pm
(Intensive Asian Mandate Course, Jan 18 – Feb. 5)

This course aims to deepening an understanding of international migration so that the students can prepare for migrants ministry in Asia. International migration charges us to rethink not only the changes in demography and labor market, but also citizenship, nationhood, and the issue of race and ethnicity. It thus calls the Church to re-imagine its ministry beyond the national boundary. The course is composed of three parts. First, after reviewing international migration theories, it will overview the historical development of international migration in the US and Europe, and Asia. Secondly it will examine thematic issues, such as state and control, migration and development, migration and gender, migration politics, integration and multiculturalism, with a focus on the Philippines and East Asia. Finally, it will explore how the Church can contribute to promoting rights of migrants.

2006-10-03T20:48:00.000-07:00

Theo Syn 200.b
SYNTHESIS (in English)
MV Francisco, SJ
T Th 2:00-4:00 pm (3Q only)

Theo Syn 200.b(Fil)
SINTESIS (in Pilipino)
JM Francisco, SJ
TBA (3Q only)

Theo Compre 200
DOGMA COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

2006-10-03T20:47:00.000-07:00

PrEng II
RESEARCH & EXPOSITORY WRITING II:
SEMINAR-WORKSHOP (3 units)
Catherine Tivnan-Oda
T W 1:25 - 4:40 pm

This course is devoted to refining skills in writing papers to equip the students with the necessary tools in writing academic papers, particularly argumentative papers.

The course is organized into two parts: review of learned skills from Expository Writing and Research I and the process of Argumentative Research Writing. In order to reinforce and establish the necessary foundations involved in writing, the students are exposed to exercises and academic discussions of the concepts taken in the previous course, particularly sentence patterns and paragraphing. Research writing is a process; therefore, it intends to help students understand and become accustomed to the process of writing by providing steps and stages so as to increase their confidence in their ability to write a good and even an excellent argumentative research paper.

Like any skill one has to acquire, writing improves with a lot of practice and dedication, so students are expected to exert an extra mile in order to achieve the objectives of this course.

2006-10-02T23:33:00.000-07:00

Theo 204(A)
ECCLESIOLOGY (3 units)
James Kroeger, MM
T 8:00 - 9:50 am
Th 8:00 - 8:50 am

This course presents a comprehensive theology of the Church (origin, nature, mission, and destiny); in brief, it treats the combined areas of fundamental and systematic ecclesiology. Central themes of the course include: the Church vis-à-vis the Kingdom of God; Vatican II’s texts, shifts, and Trinitarian ecclesiology; Church as Mystery, Pilgrim People of God, Body of Christ, Sacrament of Salvation, Temple of the Spirit; the theology of the local church and an ecclesiology of communion; the Church’s complex mission of integral evangelization; the holiness of the Church and spirituality; Mary in the Mystery of the Church. Some ecclesiological insights of the FABC and Ecclesia in Asia will round out the course.

Brief Bibliography: Forte, B. The Church: Icon of the Trinity. Makati: St. Paul Publications, 1990; Fuellenbach, J. Church: Community for the Kingdom. Manila: Logos Publications, 2004; Kroeger, J. Becoming Local Church: Historical, Theological and Missiological Essays. Quezon City: Claretian Publications, 2003.

Maximum number of students: 30

2006-10-02T23:18:00.000-07:00

Theo 204(B)
ECCLESIOLOGY (3units)
Vic de Jesus, SJ
M 8:00 – 9:50 am
W 9:00 - 9:50 am

Maximum number of students: 30

2006-10-02T23:05:00.000-07:00

Theo 205
REVELATION-FAITH (3 units)
John Yocum, DPhil
T 9:00 - 12:00 am

Part I surveys the history of the theology of revelation; analyzes revelation as event (words and deeds of God in history), the content of revelation (historical, doctrinal, and mystery) and the transmission of revelation (through Scripture and Tradition); studies the signs of revelation, the method of biblical apologetics, and the faith of the Church concerning Jesus as the definitive revelation of God.

Part II studies the notion of faith according to the OT and the NT and according to important theologians and Church councils; analyzes the nature and properties of faith; the object and content of faith, the interaction of divine grace and human freedom in the act of faith, the effect and responsibilities of faith, and the eschatological dimension of ecclesial faith.

2006-10-02T22:51:00.000-07:00

Theo 208(A)
FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (3 units)
Eric Marcelo Genilo, SJ
Th 9:00 - 11:00 am
F 8:00 - 8:50 am

Theo 208(B)
FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (3 units)
James McTavish, FMVD
Th 9:00 - 12:00 am

This course seeks to give a historical, Christo-centric, inculturated, and pastoral approach to the study of fundamental moral theology. This course will present the historical richness and diversity of the Church’s moral tradition. By tracing the history of the development of the Church’s moral teaching, the course seeks to relate the Church’s on-going moral discernment with the development of the Church’s self-understanding as it journeys through human history.

This course affirms the constant presence and activity of the Holy Spirit among the various members of the church acting as moral co-discerners as they seek to follow the way of Christ. This course will stress that the moral life involves both avoiding evil and doing good.

Through the use of examples and cases, the course will seek to link moral issues addressed by the local church with the teachings of the magisterium. The course will seek to show how the local hierarchy has appropriated and applied the church’s moral teaching. On the pastoral level, students will be encouraged to use what they have learned from the course to discuss and address specific moral issues.

Students are highly encouraged to participate in class discussions and share their experiences and insight regarding contemporary moral issues.

Maximum number of students each section: 40

2006-10-02T22:39:00.000-07:00

Theo 262.2 / Theo 386
EVANGELIUM VITAE (THE GOSPEL OF LIFE) Pasquale Giordano, SJ
M 2:30 – 4:30 pm

This seminar will focus on the bio-ethical and social issues addressed by John Paul II in his encyclical letter, Evangelium vitae, 1995, as well as by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin in his Consistent Ethics of Life (Kansas City: Sheed & Ward, 1988). There will also be a careful study of the papers presented on Choosing Life: Dialogue on Evangelium vitae, edited by Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., and Allan C. Mitchell, Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 1997). The course will begin with a discussion of Evangelizing Presence: Caring for Life by Nancy Russell Catan, Pascuale T. Giordano, S.J.,a nd Mitos Rivera. An effort will be made to situate the discussion in the Philippine context.

Prerequisite: Fundamental Moral Theology

2006-10-02T22:38:00.000-07:00

SS 232
OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: MINOR PROPHETS
Social Justice Issues in 8th Century BC
Israelite Prophecy (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ
TBA

SS 332
ADVANCED OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS:
MINOR PROPHETS: Social Justice Issues in
8th Century BC Israelite Prophecy (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ
TBA

Several class meetings in November, December and February will be arranged with the students; the rest of the semester will be devoted to individually guided research work in the library and online.

This workshop course investigates the problem of social injustice in the 8th century BC Israelite society and studies the prophetic response and condemnation of it in Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, and Micah. A semantic analysis of some key words used by the prophets—e.g., mišpat, şedaqâ, etc.—will also be undertaken.

The students will be guided in their individual research project. They will be required to present orally the fruit of their research in class and in a term paper to be submitted at the end of the semester.

Course Bibliography: Albertz, R. “The Theological Controversies in the Social and Political Crisis of the Eighth Century” in A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period, SCM Press, 1994) 156-86; Hillers, D. R., Micah, Hermeneia, Fortress Press, 1984. Mays, J. L., Amos, OTL series, SCM Press: 1969. Paul, S. M., Amos, Hermeneia, Fortress Press: 1991. Simian-Yofre, H., Osea [Spa.], Almendras, 1993. Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1-39, Interpretation series, 1993. Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1-12, Continental, Augsburg Press: 1980/91. Wolff, H. W., Hosea, Hermeneia, 1965/74. Wolff, H. W., Micah, Continental, Augsburg Press: 1982/90

Prerequisite: Hebrew I and II

2006-10-02T22:35:00.000-07:00

SS 205 / Theo 210
TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE
Felipe Fruto Ll. Ramirez, SJ
TBA

SS 305 / Theo 315
TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE
Felipe Fruto Ll. Ramirez, SJ
TBA

This course deals with the history of the ancient manuscripts of the Hebrew and Greek Bible and how they are dated and classified. The students learn how to use the critical apparatus of the Bible so as to be able to evaluate which one among the variant readings is likely the original, or restore corrupt texts to its original form.

Required Readings: Aland, Kurt et al. Text of the New Testament. Tr. E. F. Rhodes, Grand Rapids, Mich.: 1987/89; Metzger, Bruce M. Text of the New Testament. Oxford: Clarendon, 1964/68/92, 2005; Würthwein, Ernst. Text of the Old Testament. Tr. E. F. Rhodes, Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 1979.

Recommended Readings: Finegan, Jack. Encountering NT Manuscripts. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1974; Metzger, Bruce M. Canon of the New Testament. Oxford: Clarendon, 1987; Wonneberger, Reinhard. Understanding BHS. Tr. D. R. Daniels, Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1984/90.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Biblical Hebrew and two semesters of Biblical Greek

2006-10-02T22:25:00.000-07:00

BH 203 / Theo 211.3
BIBLICAL HEBREW III (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ll. Ramirez, SJ
TBA

This course consists in the translation and cursive reading of selections from the narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible. It will also include discussions of topics on advanced grammar and syntax using Waltke-O’Connor’s An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Students should now begin to invest in books needed for their future study of the Old Testament, among which are Hebrew Bible and a Hebrew dictionary.

Prerequisite: BH 201 and BH 202

2006-10-02T22:15:00.000-07:00

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR
THEOLOGICAL LIBRARIES (no credit)
James Kroeger

This practicum is designed to assist students in maximizing the use of a theological library, such as that of the Loyola School of Theology (LST). It emerges from the practical, concrete need of students to effectively discover and use theological sources for writing research/synthesis papers, particularly theses and dissertations. Often, important resources are missed and considerable time is wasted, because students are unaware of the library’s resources and they do not know how to systematically do research in a theological library.

This ten-hour “hands-on” practicum/workshop is offered periodically throughout the semester; no credit is given; however, a modest registration fee is asked. Individual professors may prescribe this practicum as a pre-requisite to doing a major paper or writing a thesis. Students who take this workshop should have been enrolled at LST for at least one semester.

The entire practicum will be offered on one weekend: Friday (1:00-4:45 p.m.); Saturday (8:00-12:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:45 p.m.). Each weekend session is limited to twelve students.

2006-10-02T20:48:00.000-07:00

BG 202 / Theo 212.2
BIBLICAL GREEK II
Herbert Schneider, SJ
Tuesday

The course presupposes Koine Greek I. The student will read selected longer passages of the various books that make up the New Testament. The readings will serve as the basis for a review of grammar. The major aim of the course is threefold: (1) to become acquainted with the various styles of writing found in the New Testament; (2) to grow in familiarity with Greek grammar; and (3) to grow in active knowledge of basic New Testament vocabulary. In addition to the New Testament texts, the student will also be introduced to some selections from contemporary writers.

Prerequisite: Biblical Greek I

2006-10-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

BH 204 / Theo 211.4
BIBLICAL HEBREW IV (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ll. Ramirez, SJ
TBA

This course consists in the translation and cursive reading of selections from the poetic texts of the Hebrew Bible – psalms, proverbs, and prophetic oracles – as well as selections from late Biblical Hebrew texts of Job and Qoheleth. It will also include discussions of topics on advanced grammar and syntax using Waltke-O’Connor’s An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax.

Prerequisite: BH 201, BH 202 and BH 203

2006-10-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

Theo 213.1
LATIN I (3 units)
Reginaldo Mananzan, SJ
T 2:00 – 5:00 pm

The course covers the basic introductory parts of the Latin language: Declensions of Nouns, Adjectives, and Pronouns; and conjugations of verbs in the indicative mood. This will be studied together with the corresponding Grammar and Syntax. The methodology will demand regular translations from classical Latin. No previous knowledge of Latin is required but a sincere will to study is required.

2006-10-02T18:34:00.000-07:00

LIST OF PROFESSORS

Eduardo Africa, OSB, STD * Fabio Baggio, CS, PhD * Silvino Borres, SJ, MA * Agnes Brazal, PhD * Marie Buhain, MA *Antonio de Castro, SJ, EHD * Edwin Corros, CS * Emmanuel de Guzman, PhD * Victor de Jesus, SJ, ThD (cand.) * Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, STD * Genaro Diwa, SLL * Albert Flores, EHD * Manuel Flores, SJ, DMin (cand.) * Jose Mario Francisco, SJ, PhD * Manuel Francisco, SJ, PhD * James Wenceslao Gascon, SJ, DMin * Eric Marcelo Genilo, SJ, STD * Pasquale Giordano, SJ, STD * Tita Go, PhD * Teodulo Gonzales, SJ, PhD * Helen Graham, MM, PhD * Fernando P. Guillen, SchP * Emmanuel Hirschauer, STD * Romeo Intengan, SJ, MD, STL * Dennis Kim, SJ, PhD * James Kroeger, MM, DMiss * Michael La Guardia, SDB, PhD *Miguel Lambino, SJ, PhD * Markus Locker, PhD * Arsenio Lumiqued, MSC, PhD * Fernando Macalinao, SJ, STD * Reginaldo Mananzan, SJ, JCD * James McTavish, FMVD, MD, STL * Lucille Natividad, PhD * Victor Nicdao, STD * Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ, SLD * Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ, SSL, STD * Celerino Reyes, SJ, DMin * Roberto Rivera, SJ, PhD * Joseph Roche, SJ, PhD * Herbert Schneider, SJ, STD * Kim Sheth, SJ, PhD * Antonia Siy, MA * Nilo Tanalega, SJ, DMin * Ruben Tanseco, SJ, STL * Catherine Tivnan-Oda * Carmen Valdes, PhD * Niceta Vargas, OSA, PhD * Sabino Vengco, STD * Joaquin Yap, Jr., DPhil * John Yocum, DPhil * Walter Ysaac, SJ, PhD

2006-10-02T01:08:00.000-07:00

Theo 226(B) / SS 257(B)
PAUL (3 units)
Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, STD
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Theo 326(B) / SS 357(B)
EXEGESIS: PAUL (3 units)
Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, STD
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Maximum number of students: 30

2006-10-02T00:50:00.000-07:00

Theo 217(B) / Theo 317(B)
PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ
T 8:00 - 9:50 am
Th 8:00 - 8:50 am

The course examines the phenomenon of prophecy in the ancient world and early Israel (Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha) as well as the personality and message of the writing prophets (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jonah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Deutero-Isaiah, and others) in their respective historical contexts. Discussion includes exegesis of selected oracles, one from every prophet. The themes of Davidic kingship, the Deuteronomic theology, and the development of messianic hope, etc. are also treated.

Required Reading besides the classnotes: Miller, John W. Meet the Prophets. New York: Paulist Press, 1987; Albertz, Rainer. A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period, vol. 1. Tr. J. Bowden. London: SCM Press, 1994.

Prerequisite: Theo 216 Pentateuch

2006-10-02T00:42:00.000-07:00

Theo 217(A) / Theo 317(A)
PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (3 units)
Helen Graham, MM
T 8:00-11:00 AM

This course provides a brief overview of the prophetic literature of biblical Israel from the schism to the period of dispersion and restoration. We approach our study through a combination of historical and canonical approaches to the prophetic text.

Maximum number of students: 40

2006-10-02T00:36:00.000-07:00

Theo 224(A)
INTRODUCTION TO
THE NEW TESTAMENT (3 units)
Herbert Schneider, SJ
M 2:00 - 4:40 pm

Theo 224(B)
INTRODUCTION TO
THE NEW TESTAMENT (3 units)
Markus Locker, PhD
W 2:00 - 4:40 pm

This course introduces the student to diachronic and synchronic methodologies in interpreting the Bible. With this methodological background, the student is given the opportunity to read and study the texts of the New Testament and so gain a basic overview of their content and major themes and concerns.

The student will be asked to bring the RSV Bible for each class.

Maximum number of students each section: 20

2006-10-02T00:03:00.000-07:00

Theo 230/Theo 330
SOCIO-HISTORICAL METHOD
IN NEW TESTAMENT
INTERPRETATION (3 units)
Fernando Macalinao, SJ
Th 2:00 - 4:40 pm

The elective course, Socio-Historical Method in New Testament Interpretation, can be viewed as contextual exegesis and theologizing. It is both theoretical and practical in approach. Theoretically, it presents a way of understanding some Markan texts that emerged from the concrete situation of Mark's community, using the models in the social sciences (cultural anthropology, sociology, psychology). Practically, it introduces some attempts at contextual theologizing of some Filipino theologians (Jose de Mesa, Leonardo Mercado, Dionisio Miranda, etc.) The overall aim is to open an avenue through which LST students can exercise contextual exegesis and eventually eisegesis based on the realities in Filipino culture (kapwa, malasakit, awa, kagandahang-loob, tiwala, pananalig, tanda, etc.)

2006-10-01T23:43:00.000-07:00

Theo 226(A) / SS 257(A)
PAUL (3 units)
Victor Nicdao, STD
Th 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Theo 326(A) / SS 357(A)
EXEGESIS: PAUL (3 units)
Victor Nicdao, STD
Th 9:00 - 12:00 nn

An introduction into the thought and spirit of Paul through study of the text, structure, and historical background of the proto-Pauline epistles and, where pertinent, of the Acts of the Apostles.

Maximum number of students each section: 30

2006-10-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

BG 204 / Theo 212.4
BIBLICAL GREEK IV (3 units)
Herbert Schneider, SJ
Tuesday

Prerequisite: BG 201, BG 202 and BG 203

Minimum number of students: 8 students

2006-10-01T23:24:00.000-07:00

Theo 227(A) / SS 253(A)
JOHN (3 units)
Herbert Schneider, SJ
M 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Theo 327(A) / SS 353(A)
EXEGESIS: JOHN (3 units)
Herbert Schneider, SJ
M 9:00 - 12:00 nn

This course introduces the student to the Gospel of John through a study of necessary background, overview study, and exegetical work with chosen passages. At the end of the course the student should be able to demonstrate the following:

* An understanding of the literary and theological characteristics of the Fourth Gospel

*An awareness of the historical, religious and social issues confronting the Johannine community

*An ability to analyze the text using various methods of exegesis

*An in-depth understanding of selected texts

*An understanding of specific Johannine topics, e.g., faith, world, Christ, and discipleship among others.

All required readings for the course are in the Ralph Gehring Library.

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-10-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Theo 227(B) / SS 253(B)
JOHN (3 units)
Niceta Vargas, OSA
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Theo 327(B) / SS 353
EXEGESIS: JOHN (3 units)
Niceta Vargas, OSA
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

The Fourth Gospel in Contemporary Research -- This course focuses on major trends in Johannine research in the past ten years. Students in the course will work as a team to produce an up-t0-date annotated bibliography on the Gospel of John and a common research report entitled: "What Are They Saying about John?"

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-10-01T22:21:00.000-07:00

Theo 274
SPECIAL TOPICS
IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY:
THE JESUITS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Antonio de Castro, SJ
Th 4:30 – 7:30 pm
AdMU Belarmine Hall: Rm 207

This course examines the history of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, with a particular focus on the return of the Jesuits in 1859 until the early years of the establishment of the Philippine province in the 1960’s. Topics for the course include: the Jesuits and the Mindanao missions, the Jesuits and Education, the Jesuits and the Arts, the Jesuit and the Scientific Work, the Jesuit and Filipino Nationalism and the Revolution, the transition from the Spanish Jesuits to American Jesuits; the Jesuits and post revolution politics, the Jesuits and the Philippine Church, Jesuits and Spirituality, and the Filipino Jesuits.

2006-10-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

Theo 231.1 / Theo 303.1
NEW SUPPORT FOR A CATHOLIC HOLISTIC
SCRIPTURE STUDY (3 units)
Joseph Roche, SJ & Lucille Natividad, PhD
M 2:00 - 4:40 pm

This course investigates a holistic Catholic study and use of Scripture, as recently stressed by the Synod Message on the Word of God, Oct.’08, and Benedict XVI’s address to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Apr.23, ’09. Catholic exegetes are to perceive the Word of God within the Faith of the Church, to nourish the faith and to guide the life of charity. This brings out the spiritual senses’ importance in the study and use of Scripture in religious and theological education, especially when using the newly developed discipline called “Practical Theology,” as theological base.

2006-10-01T20:01:00.000-07:00

MASTER'S LEVEL COURSES

Theo 204(A) ECCLESIOLOGY (J. Kroeger, MM)
Theo 204(B) ECCLESIOLOGY (V. de Jesus, SJ)
Theo 205 REVELATION-FAITH (J. Yocum, DPhil)
Theo 208(A) FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (E. Genilo, SJ)
Theo 208(B) FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (J. McTavish, FMVD)
Theo 210 TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 217(A) PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (H. Graham, MM)
Theo 217(B) PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 226(A) PAUL (V. Nicdao, STD)
Theo 226(B) PAUL (B. Dianzon, FSP)
Theo 227(A) JOHN (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 227(B) JOHN (N. Vargas, OSA)
Theo 230 SOCIO-HISTORICAL METHOD IN NT (F. Macalinao, SJ)
Theo 231.1 NEW SUPPORT FOR A CATHOLIC HOLISTIC... (J. Roche, SJ; L. Natividad, PhD)
Theo 234(A) SCRIPTURE, TRADITION, MAGISTERIUM (J. Yocum, DPhil)
Theo 234(B) SCRIPTURE, TRADITION, MAGISTERIUM (M. Francisco, SJ)
Theo 238 A READING OF THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE (E. Hirschauer)
Theo 240(A) THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY II: GRACE (J. Yap, DPhil)
Theo 240(B) THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY II: GRACE (M. Lambino, SJ)
Theo 241 GOD AS PRESENCE IN JESUS CHRIST - A PROCESS THEOLOGY (M. La Guardia, SDB)
Theo 244 A PORT-MODERN MARIOLOGY (JM Francisco, SJ)
Theo 245 INTRODUCTION TO ECUMENISM IN ASIAN CONTEXT (F. Guillen, SchP)
Theo 245.1 ASIA-CHURCH: EXPLORING FABC VISION (J. Kroeger, MM)
Theo 246 PANDAYAN SA PAGSASALIN (Fernando Macalinao, SJ)
Theo 247.2 INTRODUCTION TO THE THOUGHT OF BERNARD LONERGAN (W. Ysaac, SJ)
Theo 249 BUDDHISM (N. Sheth, SJ)
Theo 252(A) PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (T. Ofrasio, SJ)
Theo 252(B) PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (G. Diwa, SLL)
Theo 255.1 LITURGICAL INCULTURATION (S. Vengco, STD)
Theo 255.2 PRACTICUM: LITURGICAL SONGWRITING (M. Francisco, SJ)
Theo 260 ETHICS AND MIGRATION (A. Brazal, PhD)
Theo 262(A) BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (E. Genilo, SJ)
Theo 262(B) BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (R. Intengan, SJ)
Theo 262.1 FAMILY SPIRITUALITY… (J. Gascon, SJ, & R. Tanseco, SJ)
Theo 262.2 EVANGELIUM VITAE - THE GOSPEL.. (P. Giordano, SJ)
Theo 270 CANON LAW I (R. Mananzan, SJ)
Theo 271 CANON LAW II (R. Mananzan, SJ)
Theo 271.1 MARRIAGE & CANON LAW (R. Mananzan, SJ)
Theo 273(A) CHURCH HISTORY II: 14th CENTURY… (A. de Castro, SJ)
Theo 273(B) CHURCH HISTORY II: 14th CENTURY… (A. Flores)
Theo 273.1 INTRODUCTION TO THOMAS AQUINAS (J. Yocum, DPhil)
Theo 274 JESUITS IN THE PHILIPPINES (A. De Castro, SJ)
Theo 278 THE SPIRITUALITY OF SOLITUDE... (E. Africa, OSB)
Theo 278.1 BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY 'FROM THIS PLACE" (C. Valdes, PhD)
Theo 279.1 CONSECRATED LIFE: CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY (E. Africa, OSB)
Theo 282 GIVING RETREATS (S. Borres, SJ. M. Buhain, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.1 (CIS Mod. 1) FOUNDATIONS FOR DIRECTED… (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.2 (CIS Mod. 2) FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTED… (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.3 (CIS Mod. 3) SUPERVISED RETREAT GIVING… (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.4 (CIS Mod. 4) THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES... (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 288 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL METHODS (M. Flores, SJ)
Theo 290 PASTORAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM (J. Gascon, SJ)
Theo 292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARITAL & FAMILY… (T. Go, PhD)
Theo 292.1 BRIEF COUNSELING - INTENSIVE & RELATIONAL... (N. Tanalega, SJ)
Theo 293.2 EXPLORATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL… (T. Gonzales, SJ)
Theo 294(A)(B) MARITAL/FAMILY COUNSELING… (A. Siy & A. Lumiqued, MSC)
Theo 294.1 FAMILY SPIRITUALITY PRACTICUM (R. Tanseco, SJ)
Theo 295 PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS (A. Lumiqued, MSC)
Theo 295.4 ADVANCED PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS ... (A. Lumiqued, MSC)
Theo 298 INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION IN ASIA (D. Kim, SJ)

2006-10-01T19:54:00.000-07:00

Theo Moral Comps
MORAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW & EXAMS
Eric Marcelo Genilo, SJ
4th Q: W 2:00 – 5:00 pm

2006-10-01T19:19:00.000-07:00

Theo 234(A)
SCRIPTURE, TRADITION,
MAGISTERIUM (3units)
John Yocum, DPhil
W 9:00 - 9:50 am
F 9:00 - 11:00 am

Theo 234(B)
SCRIPTURE, TRADITION,
MAGISTERIUM (3 units)
Manuel Francisco, SJ
T 10:10 - 12:00 nn
F 10:10 - 11:00 am

Fundamental theology endeavors to study the founda- tional reality of Christianity and theology, which is the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. This revelation seeks a response of faith from the human addressee. (This is the subject matter of Theo 205).

This present course, also included in fundamental theology, deals with the transmission of revelation through the ages, that is, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, as well as its authoritative proposition and interpretation through the Church's Magisterium. Hence, the three constitutive parts of this course will be concerned with giving a theological description and dogmatic explanation of, respectively, Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium.

Prerequisite: Theo 205 Revelation and Faith

Maximum number of students each section: 40

2006-10-01T19:06:00.000-07:00

Theo 236
INTRODUCING THEOLOGIES
OF MIGRATION (3 units)
Emmanuel de Guzman, PhD
Th 2:00 - 4:40 pm

The course focuses on methodological approaches in doing a theology of migration. It begins with anthropological-sociological perspectives to understanding the migrants' experiences, and then deals with samples of attempts at doing systematic theologies from the migrants' contexts. The students will participate in the construction of theologies for and with the migrants.

2006-10-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

Theo 240(A)
THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY II:
GRACE (3 units)
Joaquin Yap, DPhil
W 9:00 - 9:50 am
F 10:10 - 12:00 nn

Stephen Duffy observes that the theology of grace "addresses axial questions: what it means to be a human person, how God is experienced by humans, and how God and humans and their history are interrelated and made one in Christ."

This course consists of a systematic doctrinal investigation of the mystery of "life in Christ," and the pastoral implications and reflections arising from this graced reality. Beginning with the scriptural understanding of grace, the study traces the major controversies in Christian tradition: Pelagianism-Semipelagianism-Augustinianism; the Reformation and its heirs--the response of Trent. Special attention will be given to articulating the necessary balance between divine grace and human freedom, and to exploring the richness of the patristic doctrine (preserved in the Eastern churches) of deification (theosis). In attempting to do a contemporary and contextualized theology of grace, the course will consider the question of the presence and action of grace in other (especially Asian) religions.

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-09-30T22:33:00.000-07:00

Theo 240(B)
THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY II:
GRACE (3 units)
Miguel Lambino, SJ
M 8:00 - 8:50 am
W 8:00 - 9:50 am

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-09-30T22:32:00.000-07:00

DOCTORAL & LICENTIATE LEVEL COURSES

Theo 303.1 NEW SUPPORT FOR A CATHOLIC HOLISTIC... (J. Roche, SJ, & L. Natividad, PhD)
Theo 304.1 INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION IN ASIA (D. Kim, SJ)
Theo 315 TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 317(A) EXEGESIS: PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (H. Graham, MM)
Theo 317(B) EXEGESIS: PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 326(A) EXEGESIS: PAUL (V. Nicdao, STD)
Theo 326(B) EXEGESIS: PAUL (B. Dianzon, FSP)
Theo 327(A) EXEGESIS: JOHN (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 327(B) EXEGESIS: JOHN (N. Vargas, OSA)
Theo 330 SOCIO-HISTORICAL METHOD IN NT (F. Macalinao, SJ)
Theo 333 LITURGICAL INCULTURATION (S. Vengco, STD)
Theo 334 A POST-MODERN MARIOLOGY (JM Francisco, SJ)
Theo 339.2 INTRODUCTION TO THOMAS AQUINAS (J. Yocum, DPhil)
Theo 339.3 INTRODUCTION TO THE THOUGHT OF BERNARD LONERGAN (W. Ysaac, SJ)
Theo 343 GOD AS PRESENCE IN JESUS CHRIST: A PROCESS THEOLOGY (M. La Guardia, SDB)
Theo 345 INTRODUCTION TO ECUMENISM IN ASIA CONTEXT (F. Guillen, SchP)
Theo 345.1 ASIA-CHURCH: EXPLORING THE FABC VISION (J. Kroeger, MM)
Theo 349 BUDDHISM (N. Sheth, SJ)
Theo 371.1 MARRIAGE & CANON LAW (R. Mananzan, SJ)
Theo 377.4 READING THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE (E. Hirschauer)
Theo 386 EVANGELIUM VITAE: THE GOSPEL OF LIFE (P. Giordano, SJ)
Theo 388 ETHICS AND MIGRATION (A. Brazal, PhD)
Theo 390 THE SPIRITUALITY OF SOLITUDE & THE DESERT... (E. Africa, OSB)
Theo 390.1 BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY "FROM THIS PLACE" (C. Valdes, PhD)
Theo 391.1 CONSECRATED LIFE & CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY... (E. Africa, OSB)

2006-09-30T22:22:00.000-07:00

Theo 238 / Theo 377.4
A READING OF THE CONFESSIONS
OF SAINT AUGUSTINE (3 units)
Emmanuel Hirschauer, STD
T 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This course offers the opportunity of a singular adventure: reading, from cover to cover, one of the greatest masterpieces of Western literature, the Confessions of St. Augustine. A narrative of conversion, the Confessions are rich of many harmonics: spiritual, philosophical, theological, historical, literary, rhetorical and psychological. Paying attention to these different harmonics – according to what touches each reader – grows into an experience of the fruitfulness of ecclesial reading. Listening to the man at prayer of the Confessions enables to journey towards the "supremely good Father, beauty of all things beautiful" (Conf. III, vi). We will follow the English translation of Henry Chadwick.

NB: The first session will take place on Tuesday November 17.

2006-09-30T21:50:00.001-07:00

SEMINARY PROGRAM: FIRST YEAR

Theo 208(A) FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (E. Genilo, SJ)
Theo 208(B) FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (J. McTavish, FMVD)
Theo 217(A) PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (H. Graham, MM)
Theo 217(B) PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 234(A) SCRIPTURE, TRADITION, MAGISTERIUM (J. Yocum, DPhil)
Theo 234(B) SCRIPTURE, TRADITION, MAGISTERIUM (MV. Francisco, SJ)
Theo 273(A) CHURCH HISTORY II: FOURTEENTH CENTURY… (A. de Castro, SJ)
Theo 273(B) CHURCH HISTORY II: FOURTEENTH CENTURY… (A. Flores)
Theo 288 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL METHODS (M. Flores, SJ)

Theo 205 REVELATION-FAITH (J. Yocum, DPhil) -- For those who were not able to take this course in the First Semester.

Class Schedule

2006-09-30T21:50:00.000-07:00

Theo 245 / Theo 345
INTRODUCTION TO ECUMENISM
IN ASIAN CONTEXT (3 units)
Fernando Guillen, Sch.P
Th 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This course intends to give a brief synthesis of the Ecumenical Movement, and a complete explanation of Ecumenism according to Vatican II and following documents. Moreover, we try to introduce the history of the ecumenical attempts in Asian countries, difficulties and attainments, and the new panorama because of the foundation of so many new Christian denominations. Special attention will be given to the present situation in the Philippines since the presence of other Christian Churches during the American period.

Vatican II, Unitatis redintegration; Pontifical Counsel for the Unity of Christians, Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism; John Paul II. Ut unum sint.

N. Lossky (editor), Dictionary of Ecumenical Movement, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, 1991; Yap Him Kao (et al.) “Ecumenical Movement” in Scott W. Sunquist (editor), A Dictionary of Asian Christianity, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, 2001, p. 258-265.

The Ecumenical Review, World Council of the Churches (WCC, Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia)

The teacher will present the general context and the life of the Pope. Every student will discuss one document or one concrete event of his pontificate in relation with the Asian Churches, and later submit an academic paper on it.

The writings of Paul VI, in the original language, are available in Acta Apostolicae Sedis (1963-1978), and their English translations are in the Vatican internet site.

Bibliography: Hebblewaite, P. Paul VI: The First Modern Pope. New York, 1993; Manathodath, J. Culture, Dialogue and the Church: A Study of the Inculturation of the Local Churches according to the Teaching of Pope Paul VI. New Delhi, 1990.

2006-09-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

Theo 249 / Theo 349
BUDDHISM (3 units)
Noel Sheth, SJ
M T W 2:00 – 5:00 pm
(Intensive Asian Mandate Course,
Nov. 23 – Dec 14)

Buddhism has emerges as a major world force, particularly in Asia. It enjoys a majority in some Asian countries, continues to contribute to the cultures of Asia and impacts the world at large. It exercises a strong appeal to people in different parts of the world due to its varied solutions to the problems and tensions of modern life, its contributions to forgiveness, peace and harmony among peoples and to ecological balance, its liberative thrust towards equality and justice, and its extraordinary capacity to inculturate itself in different cultures. At the same time, Buddhism has become violent in some countries and is a faith in flames.

The course outlines the life experience of Buddha and the basic doctrines of Buddhism. It also explores how Buddhism, in its efforts to inculturate itself into different cultures of Asia, evolved into a wide variety of forms, with varied beliefs and practices. We shall consider points of convergence and divergence between Buddhism and Christianity and suggest how they can enrich each other. We shall also spell out the increasing relevance of Buddhism in Asia, and at the same time point out the directions it needs to take to create a stable society, as it struggles to keep pace with modern developments and responds to the signs of the times.

2006-09-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

Theo 244 / Theo 334
A POST-MODERN MARIOLOGY
Jose Mario Francisco, SJ
M 2:00 – 4:00 pm

This course explores the Marian dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption in post-modern terms. It discusses the historical context and articulation of these dogmas and then relates them to a holistic understanding of the body and a non-patriarchal view of gender. Through this path, it seeks to propose a Mariology that is faithful to Church teaching and is at the same time, theologically and spiritually enriching for today’s Catholics.

2006-09-30T20:08:00.000-07:00

SEMINARY PROGRAM: SECOND YEAR

Theo 226(A) PAUL (V. Nicdao, STD)
Theo 226(B) PAUL (B. Dianzon, FSP)
Theo 204(A) ECCLESIOLOGY (J. Kroeger, MM)
Theo 204(B) ECCLESIOLOGY (V. de Jesus, SJ)
Theo 262(A) BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (E. Genilo, SJ)
Theo 262(B) BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (R. Intengan, SJ)
Theo 270 CANON LAW I (R. Mananzan, SJ)
[Elective]

Class Schedule

2006-09-30T20:07:00.000-07:00

SEMINARY PROGRAM: THIRD YEAR

Theo 227(A) JOHN (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 227(B) JOHN (N. Vargas, OSA)
Theo 240(A) THEOL. ANTHROPOLOGY II: GRACE (J. Yap, DPhil)
Theo 240(B) THEOL. ANTHROPOLOGY II: GRACE (M. Lambino, SJ)
Theo 252(A) PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (T. Ofrasio, SJ)
Theo 252(B) PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (G. Diwa, SLL)
Theo 271 CANON LAW II (R. Mananzan, SJ)
Theo 290/Sp90 PASTORAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM (J. Gascon, SJ)*
Theo Moral Comps MORAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW & EXAM (R. Genilo, SJ)

*The following courses may be substituted for Theo 290: Theo 281; Theo 282; Theo 282.1; Theo 282.2; Theo 282.3; Theo 282.4; Theo 292; Theo 293.2; Theo 294(A); Theo 294(B); Theo 294.1; Theo 295(A); Theo 295(B).

Class Schedule

2006-09-30T18:48:00.000-07:00

Theo 246
PANDAYAN SA PAGSASALIN (3 units)
Fernando Macalinao, SJ
M W 2:00 - 3:25 pm

Ang Pandayan ay isang pagtatangkang patunayan na may angking kakayahan ang Pilipino na mauunawaan at maipapahayag maging ang pinakamasalimuot na diwang nahubog at patuloy na umiiral sa Kanluran. Pagsasalin ng akda ayon sa interes ng mga estudyante ang unang hakbang ng Pandayan--pampanitikan, pang-espiritwal, ensiklikal, piling kabanata ng isang aklat pang-teyolohiya, pang-pilosopiya, o pang-doktrina, textbook, talahuluganan ng mga katawagang teknikal, atbpa. Gagamitin ang ilang batayang panuntunan at ilang akdang naisalin na bilang gabay sa pagsasalin.

Ang mas mahalagang layon ng Pandayan, mula sa pagsasalin, ay makalikha ng sulatin sa Pilipino na makakahimok sa sambayanan na magbasa at magnilay, magpahayag at makipagpalitang-kuro ukol sa mga bagay na may kinalaman sa kanilang buhay at paniniwala.

Dalawang beses sa isang linggo (tig-ta-3 oras) ang pulong ng mga estudyante. Maaaring mabawasan ang oras ng pagpupulong sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtalastasan sa email.

2006-09-30T18:36:00.000-07:00

Theo 241 / Theo 343
GOD AS PRESENCE IN JESUS CHRIST:
A PROCESS CHRISTOLOGY (3 units)
Michael La Guardia, SDB
T 2:30 – 5:00 pm

From an introductory exposition of the theological movement that has been strongly influenced by the Process Thought of Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne, this course presents a Relational Theology that discloses in a process mode the redemptive realities of a living faith in Jesus Christ and the meaning of His Paschal Mystery.

2006-09-30T18:15:00.000-07:00

Theo 247.2 / Theo 339.3
INTRODUCTION TO THE THOUGHT
OF BERNARD LONERGAN
Walter Ysaac, SJ
F 2:00 - 4:40 pm

The first part of the course is a study of Lonergan’s basic insight and method as found in his two great books, Insight and Method, and in his two articles in prayer, “Existenz and Aggiornamento” and ‘The Meditation of Christ in Prayer.”

The second part is a study of instances of how the thought of Lonergan has been – and can be fruitfully used to best bring out and enhance what is authentic in the writings of various great thinkers, as well as what is good in various great forms of prayer, especially in our own various great traditional Christian prayers like St. Ignatius’ “Triple Colloquy” in his Spiritual Exercises, St. Francis de Sales’ “Prayer of the Heart,” and the popular ‘Prayer for Peace” attributed to St. Francis of Assissi, etc.

2006-09-30T17:41:00.000-07:00

Theo 245.1 / Theo 345.1
ASIA-CHURCH: EXPLORING THE FABC VISION James Kroeger, MM
Th 2:00 – 5:00 pm

In the Vatican II era, the most influential organization among the local churches of Asia has been the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), the body which emerged from the historic Asian visit of Pope Paul VI in 1970. This course traces the dynamic growth of the “consciousness” of the Churches of Asia in the past three decades; it attempts to present an “ecclesiology of the Asian churches.” Various thematic elements form the course content: FABC history and structure; “reception” of Vatican II in Asia; theological approaches; local church; interreligious dialogue; inculturation; pastoral praxis; mission; laity; spirituality; integral evangelization. Finally, the discussion will include the highlights of FABC IX Plenary Assembly (August 2009: Manila)

2006-09-30T17:39:00.000-07:00

SEMINARY PROGRAM: FOURTH YEAR

Theo Syn 200.b SYNTHESIS (in English) MV. Francisco, SJ
Theo Syn 200.b SINTESIS (in Filipino) JM Francisco, SJ
Theo Compre 200 STB/MA Oral Dogma Comprehensive Examination

Class Schedule

2006-09-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

Theo 252(A)
PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (3 units)
Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ
M 9:00 - 11:00 am
Th 8:00 - 8:50 am

A study of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage from the perspective of history, theology, and liturgical celebration.

Course Requirement: Practicum of anointing and marriage celebrations.

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-09-30T08:25:00.000-07:00

Theo 252(B)
PENANCE, ANOINTING / MARRIAGE (3 units)
Genaro Diwa, SLL
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

A study of the Sacrament of Penance, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage.

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-09-30T08:05:00.000-07:00

Theo 260 / Theo 388
ETHICS AND MIGRATION (3 units)
Agnes Brazal, PhD
F 1:30 – 4:30 pm

The course examines the major ethical issued migration poses such as: the international division of labor in the context of global capitalism; the related question of speaking of human/cultural rights vis-à-vis racism, ethnocentrism, gender discrimination/violence against women; and the ethical questions involved in intercultural marriages, the transnationalization of families and dealing with HIV-AIDS in migrant families. Christian virtues such as debt of solidarity, mutuality, hospitality, stewardship and responsible citizenship will be reinterpreted in the migration context, as well as, the understanding of the Trinity and the Church.

2006-09-30T07:56:00.000-07:00

Theo 255.2
PRACTICUM: LITURGICAL
SONG WRITING (3 units)
Manuel Francisco, SJ
T Th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
(starting January 4)

Vatican II has retrieved and stressed anew the value of the active participation of all in the Eucharistic celebration. One manner of fostering participation is through the congregation singing of acclamations, responses, and hymns in the language, melodic patterns, and rhythms of the people.

This course is a practicum in writing contemporary liturgical songs. After an overview of the evolution of liturgical music in Western church and in the Philippines, and after brief study of the function of music in the various parts of the Mass, the course will focus on the rudiments of music: note reading, scale construction, chord construction, and harmonization. Then the course will proceed to its main goal: the writing of contemporary liturgical music in the vernacular of the students. The course will cover the basics of composing lyrics in meter and rhyme and establishing rhythmic patterns, setting lyrics to music and arranging vocal harmony.

Experience in composing songs is not necessary. Students, however, will have to enroll by pari, one of whom should be able to play the guitar or keyboard. A maximum of 20 students (10 pairs) will be accommodated. Minimum of 8 students (4 pairs).

2006-09-30T07:02:00.000-07:00

PROPAEDEUTIC COURSES

PrEng II RESEARCH & EXPOSITORY WRITING II: SEMINAR (C. Tivnan-Oda)
Theo 224(A) INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 224(B) INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT (M. Locker, PhD)

LANGUAGE COURSES

Theo 211.3 / BH 203 BIBLICAL HEBREW III (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 211.4 / BH 204 BIBLICAL HEBREW IV (F. Ramirez, SJ)
Theo 212.2 / BG 202 BIBLICAL GREEK II (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 212.4 / BG 204 BIBLICAL GREEK IV (H. Schneider, SJ)
Theo 213.1 Latin I (R. Mananzan, SJ)

EXAMS & AUXILIARY COURSES

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR THEOLOGICAL LIBRARIES (J. Kroeger, MM)
Theo Moral Comps MORAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW & EXAM (R. Genilo, SJ)
Theo Syn 200.b SYNTHESIS (MV Francisco, SJ)
Theo Syn 200.b (Fil) SINTESIS (JM Francisco, SJ)
Theo Compre 200 DOGMA COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

2006-09-30T06:53:00.000-07:00

Theo 255.1 / Theo 333
LITURGICAL INCULTURATION (3 units)
Sabino Vengco, STD
F 2:00 - 4:40 pm

A study of the process of inculturation in the history of the liturgical life of the Church, the principles of inculturation as now presented in Church documents, assessment of particular efforts at inculturation after Vatican II, and explorations in liturgical inculturation called for in the life of the Church in the Philippines and in Asia today.

2006-09-30T06:38:00.000-07:00

Theo 262(A)
BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (3 units)
Eric Marcelo Genilo, SJ
M 10:10 - 12:00 nn
F 9:00 - 9:50 am

The course builds on the students' knowledge of fundamental moral theology and introduces the students to Catholic approaches, principles, and moral norms related to sexual ethics and bioethics. The course will be divided into two parts. The first part will take up sexual ethics while the second part will take up bioethics. For each part of the course, a discussion of basic approaches, methods and specific church teachings will be followed by case applications. The course aims to develop the students' skills in addressing pastoral and moral cases involving sexual ethics and bioethics.

Topics covered in sexual ethics include the following: Christian anthropology, the meaning of sexuality, heterosexual relations, masturbation, premarital sex, conjugal life, divorce and separation, civil marriage, celibacy and virginity, homosexuality, and other sexual concerns. This is a discussion of ethical norms for pastoral ministers and workers aimed at avoiding sexual harassment and abuse in ministry. There will also be a discussion on the CBCP protocol on handling cases of sexual abuse. Case studies will be presented and discussed. Grade will be evaluated through examinations.

Prerequisite: Fundamental Moral Theology

Maximum number of students: 30

2006-09-30T06:07:00.000-07:00

Theo 262(B)
BIO-ETHICS & SEXUAL ETHICS (3 units)
Romeo Intengan, SJ
M 10:10 - 12:00 nn
F 9:00-9:50 am

Building on the students’ grasp of fundamental Christian ethics (fundamental moral theology), the course introduces the student to the fundamental approaches and the basic content of the theological ethical disciplines of Christian bioethics and sexual ethics. These two disciplines will be given one after the other, bioethics being taken up during approximately the first half of the course, and sexual ethics during the second half of the course. The presentation of each of these two disciplines will have two main parts—a fundamental part and a concrete part. In the fundamental part the main concern will be correct approach and method, while in the concrete part the method will be applied to concrete areas of concern in each of these disciplines. Both the fundamental and the concrete parts will present Scriptural foundations, key insights from the moral theological tradition, the official teaching of the Church, and main questions raised and solutions proposed by contemporary philosophical and theological reflection, in their intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal aspects. Skill in applying the principles and insights grasped during the course will be promoted by the presentation and discussion of specific cases, especially of the type found in actual pastoral practice.

Topics covered in bioethics include the following: personal and social responsibility for health, autonomy and informed consent, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice and equitable distribution, truthfulness and confidentiality, abortion, death and dying, taking or risking human life, special interventions for transmitting human life, special interventions to impede the transmission of human life, research on human subjects, and reconstruction and programming of human beings, and eugenics.

Topics covered in sexual ethics include the following: historical and sociological context for the meaning and morality of sexuality, heterosexual relations in general, premarital sexuality, marital sexuality, virginity and consecrated celibacy as forms of Christian living of sexuality, homosexuality, and masturbation.

Evaluation of the students’ progress in these disciplines will be through examinations and the quality of the students’ participation in class discussions and projects.

Prerequisite: Fundamental Moral Theology

Maximum number of students: 30

2006-09-30T05:45:00.000-07:00

CEFAM COURSES

Theo 262.1/Sp62.1 FAMILY SPIRITUALITY… (J. Gascon, SJ, & R. Tanseco, SJ)
Theo 290/Sp90 PASTORAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM (J. Gascon, SJ)
Theo 292/Sp92 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARITAL & FAMILY… (Tita Go, PhD)
Theo 293.2/Sp93.2 EXPLORATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL… (T. Gonzales, SJ)
Theo 294(A)/Sp94(A) MARITAL/FAMILY COUNSELING… (A. Siy, MA)
Theo 294(B)/Sp94(B) MARITAL/FAMILY COUNSELING… (A. Lumiqued, MSC)
Theo 294.1/Sp94.1 FAMILY SPIRITUALITY PRACTICUM (R. Tanseco, SJ)
Theo 295/Sp95 PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS (A. Lumiqued, MSC)
Theo 295.4/Sp95.4 ADVANCED PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS ... (A. Lumiqued, MSC)

CIS COURSES

Theo 282.1 (CIS Mod. 1) FOUNDATIONS FOR DIRECTED… (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.2 (CIS Mod. 2) FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTED… (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.3 (CIS Mod. 3) SUPERVISED RETREAT GIVING…(S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)
Theo 282.4 (CIS Mod. 4) THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES... (S. Borres, SJ, & C. Reyes, SJ)

Note: Before enrolling in the CEFAM or CIS courses, the student must seek advisement from the Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM) or the Center for Ignatian Spirituality (CIS).

2006-09-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

Theo 270
CANON LAW I (3 units)
Reginaldo Mananzan, SJ
W 8:00 - 8:50 am
F 10:10 - 12:00 nn

This studies Church Law with its origin in Jesus Christ, Primary Legislator of the Church, its theology, history, current revision and role in today’s Church. It examines the significant canons of the following books of the 1983 Code of Canon Law: General Norms, the People of God, and the Teaching Office of the Church.

2006-09-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

Theo 271
CANON LAW II (3 units)
Reginaldo Mananzan, SJ
T 8:00 - 8:50 am
F 8:00 - 9:50 am

This course continues Canon Law I and it focuses on the canonical-pastoral dimension of the sacraments--including recent legislation of the Church regarding marriage. It examines the significant canons of the following Books of the 1983 Code of Canon Law: the Sanctifying Office of the Church, the Temporal Goods of the Church, Sanctions in the Church, and Processes.

2006-09-30T04:54:00.000-07:00

Theo 273(A)
CHURCH HISTORY II: FOURTEENTH CENTURY
TO THE PRESENT (3 units)
Antonio de Castro, SJ
M 8:00 - 9:50 am
W 8:00 - 8:50 am

Theo 273(B)
CHURCH HISTORY II: FOURTEENTH CENTURY
TO THE PRESENT (3 units)
Albert Flores
F 2:00 - 4:40 pm

The course is an introduction to the study of the history of the Catholic Church from the 14th century to the present era. It presents three foci of this history, tracing the origin and development of each. First, Catholic Reform, the Protestant Reformation and the Council of Trent, through the Age of Absolutism and the rise of the nation-state. Second, the Tridentine Church and the French Revolution, with particular attention paid to the Age of Enlightenment and the rise of Liberalism. And third, the long road to the renewal and aggiornamento of Vatican II, including the relationship of the Church to the social question. The course also takes a look at the grand missionary enterprise undertaken during this history, highlighting in the process its links with the colonizing spirit of the times and its attempts to free itself from such a spirit. Finally, it also deals with Vatican II and the legacy it has bequeathed to the Church in the third millennium.

Maximum number of students each section: 40

2006-09-30T04:53:00.000-07:00

Theo 271.1 / Theo 371.1
MARRIAGE & CANON LAW (3 units)
Reginaldo Mananzan, SJ
W 2:00 - 4:40 pm

This course studies the Church's understanding of marriage and its legislation, beginning with its early history until the Code of Canon Law of 1983. In particular, it considers the following: the theological and pastoral aspects of marriage as genuine covenant; consent and form in marriage contract; requisites for validity, liceity and nullity; grounds for annulment, dissolution and separation; impediments, validation, and current issues. It notes legitimate adaptations of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and makes necessary correlation to civil legislation.

This course is open only to lay persons, to ordained priests, and religious sisters and brothers, --but not to seminarians and scholastics who take Canon Law courses as part of the seminary course. Previous knowledge of Canon Law and Pastoral Ministry will be helpful but not required to enroll in the course.

2006-09-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

Theo 273.1 / Theo 339.2
INTRODUCTION TO THOMAS AQUINAS (3 units)
Dr. John Yocum, DPhil
T 2:00 - 4:40 pm

Karl Rahner once said that the great question in the decades following Vatican II was 'Where did Aquinas go?' After some years of neglect, we can happily say that this most important post-Patristic Catholic theologian is again the subject of intense theological interest, as the wealth and fruitfulness of his thought is rediscovered by a new generation of thinkers, both theologians and philosophers. This course will introduce Thomas' thought and grapple with some of his work, especially the Summa Theologica, on: the methods, norms and sources of theology; the relation between God and the world, and some crucial Christian theological topics.

2006-09-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

Theo 278 / Theo 390
THE SPIRITUALITY OF SOLITUDE
AND THE DESERT EXPERIENCE
Eduardo Africa, OSB
W 7:30 - 10:00 am

This course will deal with the spirituality of solitude and the desert experience. It will discuss the earliest forms and models of a fully committed following of Christ as found in the earliest tradition of Christian practice. Solitude is not isolation or loneliness. True solitude leads to deeper communion with God, with oneself and with others. In the same way, true communion always involves solitude. Solitude teaches one how to live apart from others, how to live without compulsively needing them to give or make one feel loved. One learns how to live with oneself. Only then is one capable of giving love, a sacrificial love that accepts or needs nothing in return.

Note: The first session will take place on December 2.

2006-09-29T23:55:00.000-07:00

Theo 282 / Theo 394
GIVING RETREATS (3 units)
Silvino Borres, SJ; Marie Buhain
& Celerino Reyes, SJ
T 2:30 - 5:30 pm

The aim of the course is to train the students to give short preached retreats to various groups. The objectives are: (1) to learn the basic principles and skills of retreat giving; (2) to experience different ways of praying and to teach others the different ways of praying; (3) to design, facilitate and give a one-day recollection and a weekend retreat; (4) to understand the basic framework of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

Requirements: (a) book report on the life of St. Ignatius; (b) reflection papers on assigned readings, (c) design an actual day of recollection, (d) design and implement an actual weekend retreat.

Prerequisite: The student must have an experience of (1) receiving spiritual direction; (2) attending a weekend silent retreat (preached or individually directed retreat)

Maximum number of students: 20

2006-09-29T23:48:00.000-07:00

Theo 282.1 (CIS Module 1)
FOUNDATIONS FOR DIRECTED RETREAT (3 units)
Silvino Borres, SJ, & Celerino Reyes, SJ
TBA

This course is for persons who have little or no personal experience of an individually guided retreat. It seeks to provide the participants an opportunity to (1) experience God in the context of a retreat; (2) notice and relish one's experience of God; (3) develop the ability to pray affectively and relationally; (4) become acquainted with Ignatian prayer methods; (5) increase one's sensitivity to the interior reactions/affective responses to God's presence in one's life; (6) become familiar with the dimensions and dynamics involved in the development of one's relationship with God.

Course requirements: Eight-day directed retreat with CIS staff, a reflection paper on the retreat experience, 3 book reports on prayer, religious experience, discernment and spirituality topics.

[For details, see: Center of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS)]

2006-09-29T23:43:00.000-07:00

Theo 282.2 (CIS Module 2)
FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTED
RETREAT GIVING (3 units)
Silvino Borres, SJ, & Celerino Reyes, SJ
TBA

This course endeavors to equip the participants with the basics of directed retreat giving. Particularly designed for those who wish to undergo a systematized training in directed retreat giving, this program aims to help participants to: (1) become acquainted with the nature, focus, and scope of spiritual direction as well as issues related to the dynamics of spiritual direction; (2) learn basic helper skills.

Prerequisite or co-requisite: CIS Module 1 (Theo 282.1)

[For details, see: Center of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS)]

2006-09-29T23:27:00.000-07:00

Theo 282.3 (CIS Module 3)
SUPERVISED RETREAT GIVING EXPERIENCE
Silvino Borres, SJ, & Celerino Reyes, SJ
TBA

This course provides an opportunity for retreat directors-in-training to guide persons through a five-day silent retreat during Holy Week or Retreat in Daily Life. It aims to help participants: (1) acquire an experience in directed retreat giving; (2) gain personal experience of supervised retreat giving.

Prerequisite: CIS Module 1 & 2 (Theo 281.1 & 282.2)

[For details, see: Center of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS)]

2006-09-29T23:13:00.000-07:00

Theo 282.4 (CIS Module 4)
THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS (3 units)
Silvino Borres, SJ, & Celerino Reyes, SJ
TBA

This course provides an opportunity for the participants to acquire a working knowledge of the specific parts and texts of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It is designed to help them develop adequate knowledge and skill to give the Spiritual Exercises.

Prerequisites: CIS Modules 1, 2, & 3 (Theo 282.1, 282.2, & 282.3) and 19th Annotation Retreat or preferably the 30-day retreat.

[For details, see the Center of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS)]

2006-09-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

heo 278.1 / Theo 390.1
BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY
“From This Place”
Carmen Valdes, PhD
Th 9:00 – 12:00 nn

This course will help bring scripture to life in very specific circumstances. God’s word is heard for our circumstances today.

The course invites the students to investigate the spirituality behind selected scriptural passages using the approach: “From This Place.” Each student will be invited to select 2 passages and analyze them according to three areas:

* First, historical analysis
* Second, the spirituality behind and within the passage
* Third, the student must select a certain “place” or perspective from which to explore and find what Paul Ricoeur calls a “surplus of meaning”

MA or Doctoral Students may apply. Course can be credited for Scriptural Studies or Spirituality

2006-09-29T22:46:00.000-07:00

Theo 288
INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL
METHODS (3 units)
Manuel Flores, SJ
Th 2:00 – 4:40 pm

With the goal of effective evangelization, the course explores the best management insights and methods integrated with a sound theology of ministry. With Vatican II and PCP II vision of church as the idea and goal, the course explores practical ways of making this happen in the parish context.

2006-09-29T22:24:00.001-07:00

Theo 262.1 / Sp 62.1
FAMILY SPIRITUALITY
AND SEXUAL ETHICS (3 units)
James Gascon, SJ & Ruben Tanseco, SJ
T 5:30 - 8:15 pm

This course treats the theology of Christian marriage and family in its scriptural-doctrinal underpinnings, including the socio-political role of the family in today's world, in the light of the social teachings of the Church.

It then deals with an integrative, psycho-moral approach to marital sexuality, and how marital sex issues are handled in pastoral care and counseling toward the integration of sensuality, sexuality, and spirituality.

3rd Q: Family Spirituality (Gascon)
4th Q: Sexual Ethics (Tansecon)

2006-09-29T22:24:00.000-07:00

Theo 290/Sp90
PASTORAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM (3 units)
James Gascon, SJ
Th 9:00 – 12:00 nn

This course is a continuation of Pastoral Psychology and Counseling (Theo 289/Sp89), focusing on skills development. As a practicum course, it will include case presentations and group supervision aimed at developing competency in working with individuals. Each student is expected to work with counselees for the duration of the course.

Prerequisite: Theo 289 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Maximum number of students: 15 (open to students of the seminary program and CEFAM)

2006-09-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

Theo 292 / Sp92
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARITAL & FAMILY
COUNSELING: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
COUNSELING (3 units)
Tita Go, PhD
T 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This course will review the different theories of development as they relate to counseling and clinical work with children and adolescents. In the process, the interplay of the biological, social, cognitive, and environmental factors that may cause or influence the severity of the emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems of children will be explored.

Counseling and clinical procedures, treatment methods and counseling approaches and techniques for specific cases such as children of separated parents, adopted children, sibling rivalry, abused and traumatized children, etc. will be the main topics of the course.

Structured experiential activities, small group sharing, role playing, reflections on one’s own childhood and adolescent experiences, and lecturettes are some of the learning approaches that will be used in teaching the course.

PREREQUISITES: Theo 289/ Sp89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Minimum number of students: 10

2006-09-29T21:07:00.000-07:00

Theo 293.2 / Sp93.2
EXPLORATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL &
FAMILY RESILIENCE (3 units)
Teodulo Gonzales, SJ
Th 6:00 – 8:45 pm

Adversities (trials, sufferings) have a way of crippling or paralyzing people’s responses. On the other hand, like some crises, adversities can break us or allow us to have a breakthrough. This course draws from the strengths, hopes and the stirrings of the spirit within all of us. Drawn from various sources, some stories of healing and resilience will be explored. A theory of change why people are motivated to bounce back from adversities will be presented. Some helping or facilitating skills (STAR Model) for resilience will be presented in some of the classes.

2006-09-29T20:51:00.001-07:00

Theo 294(A) / Sp94(A)
MARITAL/FAMILY COUNSELING
PRACTICUM (3 units)
Antonia Siy
T 9:00 - 12:00 nn

Theo 294(B) / Sp94(B)
MARITAL/FAMILY COUNSELING
PRACTICUM (3 units)
Arsie Lumiqued, MSC
Th 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This will involve counseling work with couples/families by the trainees, under the supervision of the professor. Case presentations and processing are done with supervisor and the other trainees.

Required Counseling Hours: 30 hours

Prerequisites:
Theo 292.3/Sp92.3 Assessment & Initial Interventions of Individual and Relationship Disorders
Theo 289/Sp89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
Theo 293/Sp93 Marital/Premarital Dynamics and Counseling: A Psycho-Spiritual Approach Theo 293.1/Sp93.1 Family Dynamics and Counseling Approaches

2006-09-29T20:26:00.000-07:00

Theo 294.1 / Sp94.1
FAMILY SPIRITUALITY PRACTICUM (3 units)
Ruben M. Tanseco, SJ
W 5:30 – 8:15 pm

The course offers a total program in family spirituality, designed to help couples and families to be fully alive in all levels of their relationship: intrapersonal, interpersonal and metapersonal (societal). This holistic approach integrates the psycho-emotional, cultural, socio-political and spiritual aspects of family life. The course includes an actual experience of progressive programs: the Marriage Encounter, the Spiritual Deepening Retreat, the Christian Parenting for Peace and Justice, and their counterpart programs for the poor and underprivileged sectors of our society.

Aside from the regular class, students are required to attend the weekend seminars.

Marriage Encounter:
November 20 to 22, 2009 (Live-In)
BLD Covenant House, Dasmariñas Cavite
Dasmariñas, Cavite

Spiritual Deepening Retreat:
December 11 to 13, 2009 (Live-In)
Canossa House of Spirituality
Tagaytay City

Christian Parenting for Peace and Justice:
January 23 and 24, 2010 (Live-Out)
CEFAM Seminar Room

2006-09-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

Theo 295 / Sp95
PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS (3 units)
Arsie Lumiqued, MSC
W 2:00 - 5:00 pm

The course will give opportunity for students (a) to make a review and survey of the different theories in group counseling (like Person-Centered, Psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Hypnotherapy, etc.); (b) to experience these theories in a small growth group in class; and (c) to facilitate a small pastoral growth group outside class.

The students will learn how to use the Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) and Process-Observation-Analysis (POA) which are important in facilitating groups.

Priority will be given to students who are already involved with a group in their parish/church, work, or civic organization.

Prerequisite: Theo 289/Sp89—Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Minimum number of students: 10; maximum number of students: 12

2006-09-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

Theo 295.2/Sp95.2
PASTORAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM:
PASTORAL CLINICAL APPRENTICESHIP
& SUPERVISION (3 units)
Teodulo Gonzales, SJ
W 8:00 – 9:50 am

Beginning counselors need to feel confidence in the early stages of their counseling practice. They need to hear from their mentors and supervisors what they are doing well and what they can improve on as they listen to their counselees. It is for this reason that Apprenticeship II is made available. The course builds on the initial theories and skills in counseling and family ministry modules and lessons gained from the CEFAM Diploma Program and Apprenticeship I (First Semester). Apprentices gain more confidence from case presentations and feedback, understanding principles of counseling from the founders in the field and given opportunities practice new skills.

2006-09-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

Theo 295.4 / Sp95.4
ADVANCED PASTORAL GROUP PROCESS
AND COUNSELING (3 units)
Arsie Lumiqued, MSC
W 5:30 – 8:15 pm

The course aims at journeying with as a therapeutic community as well as learning and experiencing new interventions to continue journeying with a group. It will explore different techniques such as neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-drama, sculpting, etc. It will also continue to explore further the use of Structured Learning Experience (SLE), Skill, Knowledge and Attitudes (SKA) as part of group intervention and mentoring. At the end, come up with a personal Vision and Mission Statements utilizing the strategic SWOT Analysis to strike a healthy balance between life and work.

Prerequisite: Theo 295/Sp95 Pastoral Group Process

Minimum number of students: 10; maximum number of students: 12