Social Justice Certificate Info from the University of Dayton
The University of Dayton’s online Certificate in Social Justice Program was started in partnership with the Roundtable (although it is now independent of the Roundtable). The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives has updated information on its Online Certificate in Social Justice:
The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives designed the online Certificate in Social Justice by studying the common ground of certification requirements from across the USA to create a base from which dioceses may support their own Social Justice programs.
The Certificate in Social Justice is intended for:
- Certified catechists
- Catholic school educators
- Persons working in Social Justice offices in dioceses and parishes
- Anyone working in a Social Justice ministry
How do I Register?
The registration process is online at vlc.udayton.edu. Click on “Certificate Programs” in the left margin of the web page to begin
How much does it cost?
- The application for enrollment in the Certification Program is $15.00 for persons in a partnering diocese, $30.00 for persons in a non-partnering diocese.
- Each course within the Certificate Program costs $40.00 each for persons in a partnering diocese, $90.00 each for persons in a non-partnering diocese.
- See our website for a list of current (Arch)Diocesan Partners.
Required Courses
- Survey of Catholic Social Teaching – It is advised that you take this course before taking any of the courses listed below.
- Advanced Catholic Social Teaching
- Scripture and Justice
- History of Catholic Social Action
- Poverty in the U.S. and Around the World
- Capstone Course – Parish and Social Action
A Certificate of completion is awarded for each course and upon completion of the entire program
For more information, download the flyer and visit vlc.udayton.edu.
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Looking for other enrichment opportunities?
Greg Rohde is St. Louis passed along some additional online resources for receiving formation & academic enrichment – the STEP program through Notre Dame.
He says: “They have one on Faithful Citizenship that starts Aug 30 and a basic overview of Catholic Social Teaching starting Oct 11. I’ve taken other Notre Dame STEP classes before and have liked them very much. Solid content. Nice teaching format. Flexible schedule.”
Notre Dame Online Classes – STEP
866-425-7837 (STEP) – stepnd@nd.edu
http://step.nd.edu/course-descr/catholic-teaching.html
Oct 11 – Nov 19 : Catholic Social Teaching
Course Description
This pastoral theology course was created for STEP by William J. Appleby Purcell, the Associate Director for Catholic Social Tradition and Practice at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns, and the former Director of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Peace and Justice Office. The course serves as an introduction to basic concepts and methods necessary in social ministry of the Church today. Students are invited to draw from documents issued by the Vatican and the U.S. Bishops for the sake of analyzing concrete social problems affecting their local communities. By the end of the course participants will be able to identify basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching, relate these principles to their parish and local communities, identify institutions that address social problems, and differentiate between social action and direct service.
http://step.nd.edu/course-descr/faithful-citizenship.html
Faithful Citizenship Aug 30 – Oct 8
Course Description
The U.S. Bishops, at their November 2007 meeting, approved their quadrennial statement on politics and elections, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States.” The aim of this course is to allow participants to reflect on the teaching contained in this document, and to reflect on the same questions the bishops’ intended their statement to address:
· Why does the church teach about issues affecting public policy?
· Who in the church should participate in political life?
· How does the church help the Catholic faithful to speak about political and social questions?
· What does the church say about Catholic social teaching in the public square?
The primary reading for this course will be the bishops’ statement. Additional readings (previous U.S. bishops’ statements, teachings from the Vatican and Magisterium, news articles and opinions, etc.) will also provide the opportunity to reflect on issues related to the above questions at both the national and local levels (e.g. should politicians be denied communion based on their political views? Is there a candidate that best fits Catholic values? What can I do, or what is my diocese/parish doing, to be “faithful citizens”?)
Course Certificate
A Certificate of Completion awarding 20 Contact Hours will be sent upon completion of all the course requirements.