Professional Studies
P 230 Introduction to Canon
Law
Systematic introduction to church law, its history, evaluation and
practical application in the life of the church. The structure and
content of the 1983 Code of Canon Law will be examined with a particular
focus on general norms, structures and parish leadership.
(3 credits)
P
240 Introduction to Homiletics
This course will provide the students with the ability to distinguish
the rhetorical properties of the four traditional genres of
preaching: Evangelization, Catechesis, Theological Argument and
Homiletic. Practice and skill-building sessions will include all
four types of preaching with major emphasis on homiletic as a rhetorical
genre, incorporating all essential scriptural, liturgical and contextual
elements. Prerequisite: One full year of theological studies. (3 Credits)
P 241 Preaching and the
Sunday Assembly
This course for deacons and seminarians focuses on the interaction between the preaching event and
social contexts using contemporary homiletic theory. The course
concentrates on making the preacher aware of the rhythm of weekly
preaching. In the practicum component one parish congregation will be
assigned to each student who will then fashion homilies in light of
congregational analysis and homiletic principles. The student will work
closely with the pastor of the parish, as well as a group of parishioners
who meet for a thirty-minute period to reflect on the preacher's homily.
Prerequisites: P 240 and P 253. (4 Credits)
P 252 Liturgical Skills I:
Basic Music and Vocal Skills
This course provides group instruction in the fundamentals of music,
musical notation, keyboard and basic vocal production. It also provides
for the development of skills for musical leadership. (1 credit)
P 253 Oral Interpretation
This course concentrates on the proclamation of scriptural and liturgical
texts employed in public worship. Attention is given to style and quality
of proclamation which bring written texts to power in the spoken word.
Presentation of poetry and various literary works are used in class as
preliminary exercises to the interpretation of texts used in liturgy. One
final liturgical presentation is offered by participants. ( 2
Credits)
P 260 Group Voice I
This practicum provides an opportunity for upperclassmen to pursue the
fundamentals of basic musicianship and vocal production. It provides
individualized instruction in the group setting. (1 Credit)
P 261 Group Voice II
This practicum provides the opportunity for advanced coaching in the
singing voice and instruction on the role of the cantor in the liturgy.
Prerequisite: P 260. (1 Credit)
P 262 Schola
The schola cantorum (choir) provides music for various liturgical
celebrations in the seminary chapel. The schola's repertoire includes
choral music from a variety of periods and styles. The learning objectives
include developing vocal skills in a choral setting, singing in parts, and
developing a sense of the role and ministry of the choir in liturgical
celebrations. (1/3 Credit/Quarter)
P 263 Ministerial Chants in
the Liturgy
This practicum is intended for those who are preparing for the diaconate
and priesthood. It provides in a group setting individualized instruction
in
individualized instruction in singing the altar chants, seasonal as well
as those regularly recurring. (1 Credit)
P 264 Chorale
The Athenaeum Chorale provides the opportunity for choral singing in both
the concert and liturgical setting. The Chorale sings for a number of
liturgical events which include Sunday Vespers, the annual Advent Lessons
and Carols and occasional Archdiocesan liturgies. The Chorale also
presents choral concerts in the fall and spring which often include larger
choral works with orchestra. Membership is by audition. (1/3
Credit/Quarter)
P 272 Liturgy and the Arts
This course will provide an overview of the various arts employed in
liturgical celebrations, so that those responsible for liturgical
preparation might have increased sensitivity with regard to the
contribution of a particular art form. Presented by various specialists,
the course will encompass these major areas: music, liturgical language
and hymnody, dance and movement, architecture, and the visual arts and
environment. Prerequisite: ID 231 or another introductory course on
worship. (2 Credits)
P 273 Music Ministry
The objectives of the course are to pursue the role and function of music
as it relates to Catholic worship. Through an in-depth study of the
current guidelines on liturgical music, this course treats a variety of
related topics which include: theology of music, music and ritual,
developing a philosophy of music ministry, musical roles, musical forms
and repertoire, the role of the priest in building and supervision of the
parish music ministry program. Prerequisite: ID 231 or another
introductory course on worship. (2 Credits)
P 360 Financial Issues in
Pastoral Ministry (Also PA 360)
An introduction to financial issues relevant to pastoral ministry with
particular emphasis upon: maintenance of financial records, budgeting,
employee contracts, development procedures, use of computers, legal
considerations. Attention will be given to methods of financial planning
at both personal and parish levels. (Staff, 3 Credits)
P 430 Presiding and
Preaching at the Rites of Christian Initiation
This course deals with the theology and practice of preaching within the
liturgical Rites of Initiation of the Church. Participants will be given
preaching assignments and are expected to engage in discussions and
critique of self and peers. Students in the course develop and understand
the relationship between preaching and presiding. An important component
of the course work is the students' ability to research the various rites
and know how to preside at them. In particular, this course deals with the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Initiation of Children of
catechetical age, and infant baptism. Prerequisites: P 240 and P 253, or
equivalent determined by instructor. (3 Credits)
P 431 Presiding and
Preaching at the Rites of Healing and Pastoral Care
This course treats theology and practice of preaching within the
liturgical Rites of Healing and Pastoral Care of the Church. Participants
will be given preaching assignments and are expected to engage in
discussions and critique of self and peers. Students in the course will
develop and understand the relationship between preaching and presiding.
An important component of the course work is the students' ability to
research the various rites and know how to preside at them. In particular,
this course deals with the Rite of Reconciliation, Rite of Marriage and
the Order of Christian Funerals. Prerequisites: P 240 and P 253, or
equivalent determined by instructor. (3 Credits)
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