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"Keep
up the good work! I will be back for more." Participant, Spirituality
Matters
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Spirituality Matters
featuring video with Michael J. Himes, faculty, 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.
Course Will Be Offered
4 week course
Sept. 21 - Oct. 16, 2009 (Site opens Sept. 14 and closes Oct. 23.)
Jan. 19- Feb. 12, 2010 (Site opens Jan 11 and closes Feb. 19.)
Special Features
This course includes:
- weekly introductions to each new topic
- 4 videos featuring Michael J. Himes for each week of the course: spirituality,
prayer, suffering, community
- A bonus video featuring 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 you can meet other participants
and socialize.
- Those who actively participate receive an acknowledgement of completion
of course.
All C21 Online courses 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: $75
Content Scholars: Michael J. Himes
Lead Facilitator: Ms. Amy Galvam
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