Marianist
Life Beyond UD
UDI
420 M1
Fall
2003
Bro. Ed Brink,
S.M. CH 313 X93709
Edward.Brink@notes.udayton.edu
Bro. Tom
Wendorf, S.M. HM 227 X94038
Thomas.Wendorf@notes.udayton.edu
Fr. Chris
Wittmann LH 101A X93339
Chris.Wittmann@notes.udayton.edu
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to help UD students who have had some exposure to the Marianist charism examine ways to continue their involvement in the Marianist Family beyond their college years. The course will provide information and discussion on Marianist history and interaction with people who have made ministry and life decisions centered on the Marianist charism. By reflecting on their experiences here at the University and interacting with those involved with the Marianist Family, the participants in the class will have the opportunity to explore how they might continue their participation in the Marianist Family beyond UD.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course students will be able to:
·
Articulate their experience of the Marianist
charism, spirit and mission at the
· Articulate how others incorporate (or have incorporated) the Marianist spirit and mission into their lives.
· Identify key historical points in the development of the Marianist Family.
· Identify important historical figures within the development of the Marianist Family.
· Articulate how the Marianist charism is lived out by men and women, lay and religious, in the present day.
· Name and give examples of key components/elements of the Marianist mission.
· Continue their exploration of Marianist life through the contacts they have made during the class.
Evaluation:
Reflection papers
Class Presentations
Final project.
Required
Texts:
Gizard, Vincent, S.M. Blessed William Joseph Chaminade: Founder of the Marianist Family. Trans. Arthur Cherrier (NACMS 2000).
Hakenewerth, Quentin, S.M. A Manual of Marianist Spirituality (NACMS 2000).
Things Marianist Series (NACMS)
Handouts
Course
Timeline
|
Date |
Topic |
Assignment |
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August 27 |
Introductions What do you hope to get
out of this class? What brings you
here? What is your experience of
Marianists? Syllabus |
|
|
September 3 |
Marianist History Biography of
Chaminade—first half Name, dates, overview
of Adele |
Due: Chapters 1-8 of Chaminade Bio read AND Reflection paper #1—“What sort of
Character is emerging?” |
|
September 10 |
Chaminade History—2nd
half Discussion of what
impacted the students as they read the biography. |
Due: Finish Reading Bio of WJC AND Reflection
Paper # 2—“What struck you about the founding of the Marianist Family?” |
|
September 17 |
History from Founders
to present. The big picture: the Marianist Family throughout the world—where
we are now. |
Readings/Assignments
TBA |
|
September 24 |
Three of the Elements
of Marianist Spirituality |
Readings/Assignments
TBA |
|
October 1 |
The Marianist Mission today—a
Global perspective. What are we called
to do? Where are we called to go? Speaker: Steve Glodek, S.M. |
Readings/Assignments
TBA |
|
October 8 |
Three (more) Elements
of Marianist Spirituality |
Readings/Assignments
TBA |
|
October 15 |
Guest Panel Dave Conard Bill and Ann Hirt |
Readings/Assignments
TBA |
|
October 22 |
Guest Panel Kelly and Jeff Boher |
Reflection paper #3 on Elements of Marianist Spirituality and Guest
Speakers |
|
October 29 |
Student Presentations |
Interview Presentations |
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November 5 |
Student Presentations |
Interview Presentations |
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November 12 |
Student Presentations |
Marianist Projects |
|
November 19 |
Student Presentations |
Marianist Projects |
|
November 26 |
NO
CLASS---------------------DAY BEFORE |
THANKSGIVING |
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December 3 |
Closing Dinner |
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LINKS