Father Boniface Hicks - O.S.B.

Pastoral Leadership (IMTH-775)

Course Number: IMTH-775-01 Course Title: Pastoral Leadership Instructor: Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B Number of Credits: 2 Course Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 8:00pm-9:15pm ET from Jan 14th

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SD1: Art of Accompaniment (IMSD-601)

The need for spiritual direction—or the accompaniment of a spiritual guide—is becoming more prominent in a world where so many are suffering from so many wounds. Through reading, lectures, and discussions, participants will learn the foundational dynamics of spiritual direction.

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SD1: Art of Accompaniment (IMSD-601)

The need for spiritual direction—or the accompaniment of a spiritual guide—is becoming more prominent in a world where so many are suffering from so many wounds. Through reading, lectures, and discussions, participants will learn the foundational dynamics of spiritual direction.

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Directed Retreat (IMSD-696)

Course Number: IMSD-696-01 Course Title: Directed Retreat Number of Credits: 0, Pass/Fail Course Meeting Time: TBD, Arranged by Student Registration deadline: Dec 20, 2024 IMSD

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SD2: Directing Prayer

IMSD 602 – SPIRITUAL DIRECTION II: DIRECTING PRAYER The participants will learn the foundational dynamics of spiritual direction through reading, lectures, and discussions. SD 2 will expand

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SD2: Directing Prayer

IMSD 602 – SPIRITUAL DIRECTION II: DIRECTING PRAYER The participants will learn the foundational dynamics of spiritual direction through reading, lectures, and discussions. SD 2 will expand

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Principles of Prayer and Catholic Spirituality (IMSD-600)

Topics include:

– Stages of spiritual development – purgative, illuminative and unitive
– Development in prayer – vocal prayer, meditation, contemplation
– Personal relationship with three Persons of Trinity
– Identifying misdirections in prayer and false mysticism

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Spiritual Direction 1: Art of Accompaniment (IMSD-601)

The participants will learn the foundational dynamics of spiritual direction through reading, lectures, and discussions. SD 1 will serve as a foundation for those who wish to continue learning the practice of spiritual direction. It is also a stand-alone course for those who wish to learn the “art of accompaniment”. The course consists of five hours of instruction per day for five days.  Space is limited! Reserve early!

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Sacramental Theology and Liturgy (IMTH-725-01)

This course serves as an introduction to Sacramental Theology.  It is theoretical and foundational in that it explores Sacramental Theology and thoroughly covers the teaching in Part II of the Catechism and the Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.  It is also practical and in depth in exploring such topics as the Liturgy of the East and West, the role of beauty (including art and music) in the Liturgy, the meaning of “full, active, conscious participation” in the Liturgy, and the Liturgy of the Hours. This course will consist of a weekly online lecture by video conference with mandatory participation as well as weekly videos provided by the Liturgical Institute to be watched individually.  Students will be expected to make weekly discussion posts and respond to posts in addition to assessment by exam and a short paper. The course can be taken for credit towards a future degree or audited for personal enrichment.

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