Course Descriptions - Pre-Theology

Crucifx at Brent Chapel

Crucifx at Brent Chapel

 

PT 450 Intercultural Communication I 2 credits

Group learning process for international seminarians crossing cultural

borders. Focus on developing basic attitudes and skills for multicultural

ministry in the United States. Practical guidance and direction for becoming integrated into American society, culture and the ecclesial life and faith of a local Church. Topics include: theory and practice in learning the art of crossing cultures, cultural adaptation/adjustment (acculturation and

inculturation), cross-cultural effectiveness, country/culture shock, cultural

identity and pluralism.

Required course for foreign-born seminarians

PT 460 Intercultural Communication II 2 credits

Continuation of group learning process of integration into American society,

culture and the ecclesial life and faith of a local Church. Topics include:

National Migration Week, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, ecumenism,

interreligious dialogue, youth ministry, senior and junior high school religious

education, parish adult faith formation, evolving visions of priesthood, priestly

formation areas of integration as criteria for evaluation, Pope John Paul II’s

Apostolic Exhortation Church in America, and summer apostolic experience. Field

trips to area parishes, Christian churches, Jewish synagogue, and Islamic

center.