Featuring video with Father Michael J. Himes, faculty, Boston College Department of Theology

Our spirituality affects our total outlook on life and every aspect of daily living. What is spirituality? What is at the heart of prayer? Do we need community? What can suffering teach us? Join other adults in discussing these important questions and share best spiritual practices.

4-week course

Special Features
This course includes:

• Weekly introductions to each new topics
• 4 videos featuring Father Michael J. Himes for each week of the course: spirituality, prayer, suffering, community
• New feature! Text transcripts of each featured video
• A bonus video featuring Father Michael J. Himes
• Weekly questions for reflection and discussion
• A page of further resources about topics discussed in this course
• A "town meeting" forum where participants can meet and socialize.
• Those who actively participate receive a certificate of active participation for the course.
  

All C21 Online courses and workshops include these features:

• Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's password protected web site.
• Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation and faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
• Site is open to participants at least one week before and one week after the course.
• An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
• Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning a message.

Topics
Week 1:What is Spirituality?
Week 2: What is Prayer?
Week 3: What Can Suffering Teach Us?
Week 4: Do I Need Community?

Additional Materials Needed
Dolores R. Leckey. 7 Essentials for the Spiritual Journey (Crossroad, 1999).

Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of 2-3 hours each week. This commitment includes both the assigned viewing and interaction online.

Fee: $85

Content Scholars: Father Michael J. Himes