2.5 Participants will be offered the basic principles undergirding the nature and formation of the Bible. In addition they will be introduced to the historical, social-cultural and literary background necessary for understanding the sacred literature of the both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. They also will explore some ways that the bible can be used in their ministry as catechists. More details Media and the Moral Imagination 2.5 Media and the Moral Imagination is an exploration of the power of our media environment and of how that environment influences our moral imagination and moral development. It examines the source of the mass media's power and why it is that some children seem to be more vulnerable to media influence than others.
Practical application is made to participants' own worldview and spiritual development.
Opportunities to apply these learnings to ministry will be explored by our virtual learning community. This course will enable the student to appreciate the function of doctrine and the process of theology through which doctrines develop in the Roman Catholic Tradition. In addition, students will develop the skills to articulate personal beliefs, explain the role and function of faith in theology, and describe the role of the catechist in passing on the tradition. All rights reserved.