Concentration in the Holy Tradition of Eastern Christianity
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Catechist Certification Program ~~~Online~~~
To offer accessible, affordable, in-depth quality training and resources in the Holy Tradition of the Eastern Christian Churches, to those called by God to be about His work of catechesis and evangelization.
“We affirm the need of every parish to support catechetical programs for all ages, including adults and to cooperate with the Eparchial offices in the training of parish catechists.”
Joint Letter of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of the USA on Catechesis, September, 2005
Course Delivery and Materials
Courses are individualized, with on-line materials sent to the participant. Lessons completed conveniently, at home, and submitted as required. Each course utilizes GWUP materials approved by the Bishops of the Eastern Churches through the Eastern Catholic Conference of Diocesan Directors (ECDD).
Participants
All interested in expanding their knowledge of God, His Word and the Theology, History, Liturgy, Prayer and Faith Tradition of the Eastern Christian Church—in order to “learn” so as to “teach” that others may “learn.” (ECDD Catechetical Theme, 2006—2007)
Those invited to participate: Catechists in-service, Catechists in-formation, seminarians and deacon candidates, high school seniors, college students, and all interested for personal knowledge and for spiritual growth and development. Course content is appropriate to Eastern Christian Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, and would be of interest to members of all faiths.
Certificates and Liberal Arts A.A. Degree
Certificate of Completion: Certificate from Manor College conferred upon successful completion of each prescribed courses in this program. Appropriate CEU will be granted.
Academic Certificate: An Academic Certificate is conferred upon successful completion of all prescribed courses for academic credit in this program.
Associate Degree: Conferred upon successful completion of 60 semester hours of work, with a cumulative average of 2.0, including all prescribed courses in this program and general education courses.
Curriculum
RS 130: CATECHIST FORMATION and CATECHETICAL METHODS in the BYZANTINE TRADITION
General introduction to the vocation of catechist in the Eastern Church, including formation of the catechist, history of and prototypical tasks of the apostolate, and exploration of available enrichment resources and relevant on-line resources.
RS 131: INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY of EASTERN CHRISTIANITY
Introduction to the major dogmatic themes of Eastern theology expressed in the Nicene Creed, presented by the Church Fathers and liturgical texts. Provides an understanding of “Tradition”, i.e., Scripture, Councils, Liturgy, Iconography, Church Fathers and Creeds as a living encounter with the Paraclete.
RS 132: HEBREW SCRIPTURES: The Old Testament from a Byzantine Perspective
Overview of the patristic understanding of the Old Testament as prophetic, focused on Christ; the role of the Septuagint and those texts regularly read or alluded to in worship in the Eastern Churches.
RS 133: HISTORY and FAITH TRADITION OF EASTERN CHRISTIANITY
Survey of the history of the Eastern Church including the Apostolic Period, Ecumenical Councils, development of the Byzantine Tradition, division and reunification of the Churches, Eastern Catholics in the West and in the modern period. Includes a comparison of the Eastern and Western Catholic Churches.
RS 134: LITURGY and MYSTERIES OF THE EASTERN CHRISTIANITY
General overview of Christian worship from the Byzantine Tradition. Themes include faith expressed in worship, sanctification of time, yearly liturgical cycle, Divine Liturgy, the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) and ideas for living liturgically.
RS 135: CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES: The New Testament from a Byzantine Perspective
Introduction to the Gospels; employing the perspective of the Greek Fathers and the liturgical usage. Also includes an overview of the Acts of the Apostles, Epistles and Revelation of John.
RS 136: BYZANTINE MORALITY and SPIRITUALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Explores the application of the Eastern Christian response to God as He reveals Himself in the Gospel and as He unites us to Himself in worship. Our response—our “life in Christ,” or our “spiritual life,” begins with offering our entire self, concretized in prayer, fasting and almsgiving and in our relationship with the Christian community and the community at-large; our outreach to the world.
Course website: http://www.manorced.com
Course Credits and Costs
Each course equals 45 hours/3 college credits, College Credit $235/credit
Discounted rate for Catholic School Teachers or Catechists $193/credit
Continuing Education Units 1.5 CEUs will be awarded upon the completion of the course. (IACET Provider # 2157)
Manor CEUs $130.00
Scholarships may be available through respective Eparchial Offices of Religious Education/Eastern Christian Formation.
Information / Registration
To Register: Contact Manor College Continuing Education Office (215) 884-2218
For Information, contact:
Deacon Philip Heaney, Manor College
215-885-2360 ext. 247; or, 215-745-3872
philipeheaney@comcast.net
Sr. Ann Laszok, OSBM, Ukrainian Eparchy of Parma
(412)-260-1607
srannl@aol.com
Dr. Barbara Yastishock-Lutz, Basilian Associate Ruthenian Eparchy of Passaic
(570)-544-5120
drlutz@losch.net