DIOCESAN NEWS
08/07/09
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‘Theology of Church’ topic of course
     JACKSON — The Spring Hill College fall course “Theology of Church” (Vatican II), will explore in a very “catholic” way the significance of the church’s self-understanding, especially with regard to soteriology (salvation).
     The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) will serve as a focus and case study. Participants will study the cultural shifts and events that caused the convening of this august body and will seek to understand the ideologies that struggled for expression in its documents. Specifically, the course will explore some of these documents as primary texts in order to elucidate the changes they produced in the church and the accompanying interpretations they inspired.
     The class will meet on Saturdays, Aug. 29, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, 17, Nov. 7 and 21, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Madison St. Joseph School, 308 New Mansdale Road.
     Dr. John Switzer, assistant professor of theology at Spring Hill College, and director of graduate programs in theology and ministry, will teach the course.
     Switzer was named the 2008-2009 Edward B. Moody, SJ, Teacher of the Year. In 2006 he completed the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in theology and education at Boston College. His primary areas of interest include historical, comparative, and pastoral theology as well as issues revolving around the challenge of interreligious understanding.
     A popular speaker in churches and parishes throughout the southeast, his articles on theological, pastoral, and intercultural issues have appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. Catholic and National Catholic Reporter.
     Cost is $419 per credit hour. Reduced tuition rates apply to students in theology and teacher education programs ($284 per credit hour for theology).
     Significant tuition reduction is available for informal auditing of courses (Easy Listening), on a space-available basis, with priority going to first-time students, those working on prerequisites, and graduates of Spring Hill theology programs.
     To request a registration form or more information contact Alice Hughes, 601-960-8473 or John McGregor, 601-825-8702.

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