AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE STUDENT HANDBOOK

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1 AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE STUDENT HANDBOOK

2 Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine s Vision Cover: Bernardo Strozzi, St. Augustine Washing the Feet of Christ quia fecisti nos ad Te et inquietum est cor nostrum, donec requiescat in Te 1

3 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction to the Student Handbook 4 II. Academic Calendar 8 III. Introduction to the Augustine Institute 11 IV. Honor Code 15 V. Intellectual Formation A. General 18 B. On-Campus 25 C. Distance Education 31 D. Writing Skills 35 VI. Personal Formation A. General 42 B. On-Campus 51 C. Distance Education 59 VII. Practical Formation A. General 63 B. On-Campus 65 C. Distance Education 70 VIII. Institute Policies and Regulations A. General 72 B. On-Campus 82 C. Distance Education 89 IX. Contacts 93 X. Songs and Prayers of the Institute 96 XI. Document Appendix 107 Index 116 3

5 I. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Studying at Tagaste 4

6 Letter from the Provost Dear Students, The Augustine Institute is committed to educating leaders to serve in the new evangelization. To achieve this end, the Institute educates students in the intellectual, personal and practical skills they need to be effective instruments in God s hand for service in the Church. This education takes place through our classes and in the Augustine Institute community both oncampus and through distance education. To help students understand and successfully participate in the mission of the Augustine Institute, this Student Handbook outlines the overall life of the Institute and provides the information that governs the way current students take part in it. In these pages you will find much more than rules, policies, and procedures. For example, important dates are found on the Academic Calendar for your convenience. Practical guidelines for research, for writing a thesis, and for how to succeed academically while living a balanced life also are found in this Handbook. Common prayers and songs of the Institute also are included. It is my hope that this Student Handbook will be a helpful introduction to life at the Augustine Institute and a valuable first-stop resource for the questions you might have during your course of studies with us. May God bless you in your studies and your desire to serve in His Church. Sincerely in Christ, Edward Sri, S.T.D. Provost 5

7 Dear Students, Letter from the Student Council President On behalf of the Augustine Institute Student Council, I would like to welcome you, both new and returning, to another great year at the AI. We are blessed to attend a school that is not only deeply rooted in the rich teachings of the Catholic Church but also seeks to offer students an authentic Catholic experience. As you embark upon this new year, take to heart all that the AI offers for your intellectual and spiritual well-being and formation. As part of the student life here at the AI, the Council of Hippos offers a variety of opportunities for students to grow in community such as BBQs, retreats and charitable work. Our main function is to be the liaison between the student body and the faculty and staff as seen through our weekly newsletters. If you have any requests, comments or suggestions on how we can better serve you and the greater AI community, feel free to contact your class representative or myself. It is our honor to serve you! May God bless you and shed His light on your mind, intellect, and will this year. Yvonne Noggle Student Council President

8 What is the Student Handbook? The Graduate Bulletin describes the overall life of the Augustine Institute, especially its academic programs. It is a reference for anyone to understand the Institute. The Student Handbook is different from it in that it provides information that governs the participation of current students in the Institute. It outlines how a student should successfully enter into the life of the Institute intellectually, personally, and practically and so be formed for service in the New Evangelization. Disclaimer The Student Handbook is published annually by the Augustine Institute. Copies are available to each student of the Augustine Institute. All on-campus and distance education students of the Augustine Institute are responsible for knowing and observing the policies, procedures, and regulations contained in the Student Handbook as well as additional policies or changes in policy officially distributed during the Academic Year. The Student Handbook is also available online at The Augustine Institute reserves the right to change any provision, program, regulation, or requirement at any time. In the event of a policy change, deletion, or addition, every attempt of notification will be made through campus communications. The Institute also reserves the right to publish photographs of current and past students engaged in officially sponsored Institute activities. Nondiscrimination The Augustine Institute admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 7

9 II. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine at Carthage 8

10 Fall Semester 2011 August 1 Monday Fall Tuition Due August 1-4 Mon-Thurs Prerequisite: Introduction to Philosophy August 8-11 Mon-Thurs Prerequisite: Introduction to Catholic Theology August 13 Saturday New Student Orientation and Dinner August 5 Sunday Opening Convocation and Mass Mandatory for all students August 15 Monday Classes Begin August 19 Friday Last day to add classes August 26 Friday Last day to drop classes August Fri-Sun Mountain Getaway August 27 Saturday Feast of St. Monica August 28 Sunday Feast of St. Augustine September 5 Monday Labor Day Office Closed September 5 Monday Labor Day Professors determine whether or not to hold classes October Mon-Fri Fall Break No Classes November 3 Thursday 2012 Winter and Spring Break Classes, and Spring and Summer Semester Registration Due November Fri-Sat Nova et Vetera Conference November 13 Sunday St. Augustine s Birthday November Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Break No Classes November Wed-Fri Thanksgiving Break Office Closed December 1 Thursday Last day of classes December 2 Friday Viva Voce December 5-9 Mon-Fri Final Examinations December 8 Thursday Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (No Examinations) December 12 Monday Christmas recess begins Dec 22-Jan 2 Thurs-Mon Christmas Break Office Closed Spring Semester 2012 AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR January 1 Sunday 2012 Winter and Spring Break Classes, Spring and Summer Semester tuition and payment fees due Office closed please mail payment. January 9-12 Mon-Thurs Winter Break Class Salvation History January 16 Monday Spring Classes begin January 20 Friday Last day to add classes January 27 Friday Last day to drop classes March 5-9 Mon-Fri Spring Break No Classes 9

11 March 5-9 Mon-Thurs Spring Break Class Pauline Literature April 3-9 Tues-Mon Easter Break No Classes, Office Closed April 12 Thursday 2012 Fall Semester Registration Due April 27 Friday Viva Voce May 3 Thursday Last day of classes May 4 Friday Viva Voce May 7-11 Sat-Wed Final Examinations May 19 Saturday Graduation Mass and Commencement Exercises AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE DISTANCE EDUCATION ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2011 July 1 Friday Current Students: 2011 Fall registration form due August 1 Monday New Students: 2011 Fall registration form due August 19 Friday Classes mailed August 29 Monday First week of the semester September 2 Friday Last day to add classes September 9 Friday Last day to drop classes or switch from credit to audit November 4 Friday Last day to request to withdraw from a class November 7 Monday Proctor Forms Due November 21 Monday Last day to request an extension and pay $100 fee December 1 Thursday Current Students: 2012 Spring registration form due December 5-9 Mon-Fri Final examinations December 15 Thursday New Students: 2012 Spring registration form due January 9 Monday Deadline for all extensions Spring Semester 2012 November 1 Tuesday Current Students: 2012 Spring registration form due to guarantee classes December 1 Thursday Current Students: 2012 Spring registration form due January 1 Sunday New Students: 2012 Spring registration form due January 13 Friday Classes mailed January 23 Monday First week of the semester January 27 Friday Last day to add classes February 3 Friday Last day to drop classes or switch from credit to audit March 1 Thursday Current Students: 2012 Summer registration form due to guarantee classes March 30 Friday Proctor Forms Due March 30 Friday Last day to request to withdraw from a class April 1 Sunday Current Students: 2012 Summer registration form due 10

12 April 16 Monday Last day to request an extension and pay $100 fee April 30-May 4 Mon-Fri Final examinations May 1 Tuesday New Students: 2012 Summer registration form due June 4 Monday Deadline for all extensions Summer Semester 2012 March 1 Thursday Current Students: 2012 Summer registration form due to guarantee classes April 1 Sunday Current Students: 2012 Summer registration form due May 1 Tuesday New Students: 2012 Summer registration form due May 18 Friday Classes mailed May 28 Monday First week of the semester June 1 Friday Last day to add classes June 1 Friday Current Students: 2012 Fall registration form due to guarantee classes June 8 Friday Last day to drop classes or switch from credit to audit July 1 Sunday Current Students: 2012 Fall registration form due July 6 Friday Proctor Forms Due July 20 Friday Last day to request to withdraw from a class July 23 Monday Last day to request an extension and pay $100 fee August 1 Wednesday New Students: 2012 Fall registration form due August 6-10 Mon-Fri Final examinations September 10 Monday Deadline for all extensions 11

13 III. INTRODUCTION TO THE AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Monica Abandoned while St. Augustine Goes to Rome 12

14 Mission Statement of the Augustine Institute In response to the call of Jesus Christ and His Church, the Augustine Institute is a Catholic Institute of Higher Education that educates disciples for leadership in the New Evangelization through intellectual, personal, and practical instruction so that they may renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. History of the Augustine Institute The vision to found a Catholic graduate school, committed to the education of teachers, leaders, and scholars grounded in Catholic theology and formed by Catholic culture, first took shape in 2004 a year auspiciously marked by the 1650th anniversary of Saint Augustine s birth. Under the blessing of Denver s Archbishop, Charles Chaput, the Augustine Institute opened the following year. What began as a dedicated group of teachers and students in Denver, Colorado, has grown to a program offering degrees to students around the world through the Distance Education program. In 2009, the Augustine Institute became acting publisher of the English edition of Nova et Vetera, a celebrated theological journal founded in Within its short history the Augustine Institute has become one of the largest programs to offer master s degrees in lay ecclesial ministry within the United States. Catholic Identity of the Augustine Institute The members of the Augustine Institute faculty and students seek to teach and live in full accord with Catholic Faith and Tradition as guarded and expounded by the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The Institute follows the Church s directives on Higher Education as defined by Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae. 13

15 Opening Mass and Commencement (Convocations) The Academic Year of the Institute is marked by two formal convocations. It is opened by the prayer of the Opening Mass during which faculty are vested in full academic regalia and students enroll themselves in the matricula or rollbook. At the end of the Spring Semester students and faculty formally gather to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students in the commencement exercises. Graduating students, dressed in academic regalia, receive diplomas. The valedictorian and another honored guest speak and the winner of the Viva Voce Medal is honored. Both on-campus and distance education students are asked to participate in these important events. Student Orientation The weekend before classes begin in the Fall Semester, on-campus students partake in an orientation to the Augustine Institute, meant to acclimate students to the Institute and make them aware of their rights and responsibilities as students. Distance education students are provided with special filmed segments to serve as their orientation to the Institute. While not a formal part of orientation, the Mountain Getaway weekend is an important complement to it that enables first- and second-year students and part-time students to get acquainted with one another. 14

16 IV. HONOR CODE Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Lands at Ostia 15

17 Introduction By joining the Augustine Institute in its pursuit of moral and intellectual truth, students commit themselves to standards of academic honesty and personal integrity. These standards are salutary bonds uniting all members of the academic community within the mission and life of the Institute. 16

18 Honor Code An Augustine Institute student strives for honor in academic, personal, and professional conduct. Remembering always that we are members of one another, (Eph 3:25, RSV), the student pledges to honesty in word and deed, diligence in study and service, and respect in all circumstances for the honor of fellow students, the Augustine Institute, and Our Lord. 17

19 V. INTELLECTUAL FORMATION Men and women are on a journey of discovery which is humanly unstoppable a search for the truth and a search for a person to whom they might entrust themselves. Christian faith comes to meet them, offering the concrete possibility of reaching the goal which they seek. Moving beyond the stage of simple believing, Christian faith immerses human beings in the order of grace, which enables them to share in the mystery of Christ, which in turn offers them a true and coherent knowledge of the Triune God. In Jesus Christ, who is the Truth, faith recognizes the ultimate appeal to humanity, an appeal made in order that what we experience as desire and nostalgia may come to its fulfillment. Pope John Paul II, Fides et Ratio Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Teaching at Rome 18

20 Dear Students, A. General Intellectual Formation Letter from the Academic Dean The Augustine Institute is committed to serving the Church to help foster the New Evangelization. This work requires proper knowledge of the truth. If we are to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ to the world, we must have faith, and we must understand that faith. The Augustine Institute seeks to challenge you to set aside time specifically to grow in knowledge of your faith. To do this well, it is necessary to work hard and make sacrifices. You must be disciplined and deliberately incline your mind to think with the mind of Christ. Sometimes people have the false conception that to know the faith it is enough to have pious sentiments and good intentions. This is not true. Theology requires effort, organization, and the acquisition of skills that enable you to read, write, and speak effectively. I encourage you to avail yourself of the guidance of your professors. Listen attentively to what they have to teach, but also to how they approach the study of the truth. Ask them for help with study skills and how to integrate study with the rest of one s responsibility. I specifically encourage you to pray for guidance in your studies (especially from our patron St. Augustine and also from St. Thomas Aquinas) and to make your studies a contemplation of the truth. Make your study itself prayer: study in silence and with a heart open to the Holy Spirit. Specifically try to implement what you learn in your life. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any assistance I can provide in your studies. Sincerely in Christ, R. Jared Staudt Academic Dean 19

21 1. Master of Arts in Theology (On-Campus) Basic Degree Requirements Degree and Certificate Programs Candidates must successfully complete a total of 36 credit hours (or 37 for Sacred Scripture) to qualify for the Master of Arts in Theology degree. A candidate for the degree must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 for all courses taken at the Augustine Institute. Candidates in each degree program must complete a thesis. Each candidate must successfully present the thesis at a defense before the faculty and his or her peers at the Viva Voce. Normally, a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of all required coursework must be completed at the Augustine Institute for the conferral of the degree. Degree Concentrations A. Sacred Scripture The Sacred Scripture concentration immerses the student in the major sections of the Bible. It studies Scripture from a hermeneutic of faith, in line with the Tradition of the Catholic Church, while engaging the findings of modern biblical research. An important part of the Sacred Scripture concentration is the study of Koine Greek; by the fourth semester of Greek study, students engage directly in exegesis using the original language of the New Testament. The Sacred Scripture concentration is meant to be a scholarly engagement of the Bible that enables students to continue in further study. B. Evangelization and Catechesis The Evangelization and Catechesis concentration forms students in the proper knowledge of the history, principles, and methods of Catholic evangelization and catechesis. It seeks to form students for leadership in the New Evangelization. Its courses draw on themes such as Saint Augustine, the baptismal catechumenate, parish ministry, the divine pedagogy, Magisterial documents, curriculum, culture, and leadership. The concentration trains catechetical leaders for parish ministry and education. C. Systematic Theology The concentration in Systematic Theology is designed for students intending to go on for further theological study or those who desire a more academically intensive and scholarly experience. Unlike other concentrations, there is a requirement to pass a reading proficiency examination in one of the following languages: Greek, Latin, German, or French. Systematic Theology seminars are reading and writing intensive with discussion-based class sessions. Topics will change each semester and cover major theological thinkers, themes of systematic theology, or the biblical foundations of doctrine. 20

22 D. Biblical Theology The concentration in Biblical Theology blends the concentrations in Sacred Scripture and Evangelization and Catechesis. Although it focuses primarily on Scripture, it complements this with additional theology and catechetical courses. E. Catholic Youth Ministry The Catholic Youth Ministry concentration prepares students for a more effective and visionary role in youth ministry for the Church today. It provides formation and proper knowledge of the history and principles of youth ministry and catechesis of young people and tools for critical analysis of various methods that have been used over time. It also seeks to form students as leaders in the field of youth ministry by providing training in effective discipleship ministry, modern youth culture, Catholic worldview, pastoral issues facing young people today, and the critical role of the family in the evangelization and catechesis of young people. For the exact requirements of each degree concentration, please see the Graduate Bulletin. 2. Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology (Distance Education) Basic Degree Requirements Candidates in the Distance Education program must complete 32 credit hours to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology degree. Distance education students may choose either the concentration in Catechesis and Evangelization or the concentration in Biblical Theology. A candidate for the degree must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 for all courses taken at the Augustine Institute. Normally, a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of all required coursework must be completed at the Institute for the conferral of the degree. Degree Concentrations A. Evangelization and Catechesis The Evangelization and Catechesis concentration forms students in the proper knowledge of the history, principles, and methods of Catholic evangelization and catechesis. It seeks to form students for leadership in the New Evangelization. Its courses draw on themes such as Saint Augustine, the baptismal catechumenate, parish ministry, the divine pedagogy, Magisterial documents, curriculum, culture, and leadership. The concentration trains catechetical leaders for parish ministry and education. B. Biblical Theology The concentration in Biblical Theology blends the concentrations in Sacred Scripture and Evangelization and Catechesis. Although it focuses primarily on Scripture, it complements this with additional theology and catechetical courses. 21

23 C. Catholic Youth Ministry The Catholic Youth Ministry concentration prepares students for a more effective and visionary role in youth ministry for the Church today. It provides formation and proper knowledge of the history and principles of youth ministry and catechesis of young people and tools for critical analysis of various methods that have been used over time. It forms students as leaders in the field of youth ministry by providing training in effective discipleship ministry, modern youth culture, Catholic worldview, pastoral issues facing young people today, and the critical role of the family in the evangelization and catechesis of young people. For the exact requirements of each degree concentration, please see the Graduate Bulletin. 3. Certificate Program For those seeking more specialized study or professional certification, the Augustine Institute offers Basic and Graduate certificates in three areas: Catholic Youth Ministry, Evangelization and Catechesis, and Sacred Scripture. Certificates may be earned on-campus, through distance education, or by a combination of both programs. For details concerning the certificate program, please see the Graduate Bulletin. 22

24 Curriculum Overview The curriculum of the Augustine Institute is an integrated program uniting the study of Sacred Scripture and Theology, Catholic History and Culture, and Pedagogy and Leadership. Because the methodology of the Institute is narrative it links the content of the curriculum to the ordered narration of the history of salvation in the Scriptures and in the history of the Church. For this reason, the order of the curriculum, which is tied to a historical disclosure of doctrine, is key. This ordered disclosure of the content of the curriculum does not leave the student with a piecemeal understanding of the content of the Faith, but provides a synthetic understanding of the interconnection of the truths of the Faith. Students learn how the truths of the Faith percolate out of salvation history as a unified and harmonious whole. By recognizing this unity of doctrine, each student is better able to understand and pass the Faith on to others. Relationship of On-Campus and Distance Education Programs In 2008, the Augustine Institute launched a nationwide, distance education version of its curriculum. The Institute s videography staff films courses taught on campus in the classroom and then produces each course s videos as a DVD set. The DVD sets are packaged and mailed to distance students. These students receive the exact same instruction as students who take the course on campus, except for the classroom experience of face-to-face interaction with the instructor and peers. Students on campus work toward a Master of Arts in Theology degree with various concentrations. The Theology degree is more research-oriented, involving a thesis and a Viva Voce presentation as capstone assessments. Distance students work toward a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology degree which does not include a thesis, but does include a comprehensive exam as a capstone assessment. The distance program is designed for students who are active in lay ecclesial ministry and for those seeking intellectual and spiritual enrichment. 23

25 Other Academic Initiatives Rome Seminar The Augustine Institute provides an intensive, two-week Roman experience at the end of the Spring Semester which can be taken as HIST 501, HIST 504, SCRP 504, SCRP 512/612, SCRP 608, or THEO 512/612. Students will propose a particular written assignment to the instructor that aims at integrating the cultural, architectural, and ecclesial experiences of Rome with a theological or scriptural theme. Nova et Vetera Theological Journal The Augustine Institute publishes the English edition of the international theological journal, Nova et Vetera, which is published quarterly and engages the areas of biblical and Thomistic theology. In conjunction with the journal, the Augustine Institute hosts yearly scholarly conferences and publishes the Nova et Vetera Book Series. More information can be found at ImpactCenter for Youth Ministry ImpactCenter is excited to be joining forces with the Augustine Institute where its products and services can continue to grow and serve the Church. Launched in early 2005, ImpactCenter has grown year-by-year to become a significant resource for Catholic youth ministry. Serving dioceses and parishes all over the country, ImpactCenter strives to create training and resources. Its vision is rooted in three primary areas: personal spirituality and the interior life of the minister, training leaders for effective ministry, and developing resources for more intentional discipleship of young people. Lecture Series The Augustine Institute hosts scholars and leaders in evangelization to speak on-campus and cosponsors lectures at other locations. When possible, these lectures are live streamed for distance education students. The lecture series is an important way of stimulating conversation and supplementing intellectual formation. 24

26 Intensive Courses The Augustine Institute offers several core courses in shortened, intensive winter and summer sessions. These courses allow part-time students to quicken their pace of study and enable students to lessen their load during the regular semester, if needed. Intensive courses also provide opportunities for students to hear guest lecturers. Academic Advising Academic advising is an important tool to gauge the progress of intellectual formation. Oncampus this occurs through interviews with faculty, particularly the thesis advisor. For distance education students this assessment is facilitated by surveys and one-on-one follow up when needed. Other Academic Support Any student on-campus or distance education should contact the Academic Dean if any academic support is needed for general study habits, critical reading, writing, or any other issue. 25

27 B. On-Campus Intellectual Formation Library Information Augustine Institute students enjoy primary membership privileges at the Cardinal Stafford Library, located at the John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization. All Interlibrary loan (ILL) requests should be made through the Cardinal Stafford Library. Students have secondary privileges at three libraries in the Greater Denver area. Students must open accounts in person at each library before checking out material. Keep in mind that most libraries vary hours of operation during holidays, final examinations, and summer months. The Denver Public Library system maintains twenty-three locations throughout Denver; any current Colorado resident may obtain a free library card. For information visit the Denver Public Library website: denverlibrary.org. Cardinal Stafford Library The library s philosophical and theological holdings include more than 150,000 books, audios, and videos on Church history, Patristics, biblical studies, liturgy, cannon law, religious education, pastoral care, youth ministry, religious art, philosophy and literature. The library carries 300 print periodicals, thousands of online periodicals, and 2,000 reference books on hand. A reference librarian is on staff to assist with research. Address John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization 1300 South Steele St Denver, CO Phone (303) Web Hours (subject to change) Monday Friday: 10am 6pm Saturday: During the academic semester, the Augustine Institute arranges special hours for students, currently 10am 2pm. These hours are subject to change and cancellation. Closed Sunday Policies for AI students Maximum check out: 25 books Length of loan: Until the end of the AI semester Interlibrary Loan available: yes Access to Internet/word processing: yes Access to printer/copier: yes (5 per page) 26

28 Carey S. Thomas Library, Denver Seminary Contact: Denver Seminary 6399 South Sante Fe Dr. Littleton, CO denverseminary.edu/resources/our-library Circulation Desk: (303) Hours (subject to change): Monday Thurs: 7:30am 10:30pm Friday: 7:30am 6:30pm Saturday: 9:30am 5:00pm Closed Sunday Maximum check out: 5 books Ira J. Taylor Library, Iliff School of Theology Contact: Iliff School of Theology 2201 South University Blvd. Denver, CO Circulation Desk: (303) Hours (subject to change): Monday Thursday: 8am 9:45pm Friday: 9am 4:30pm Saturday: 10am 3pm Sunday: 2pm 6pm Maximum check out: none Penrose Library, University of Denver Contact: The University of Denver 2150 East Evans Ave. Denver, CO Circulation Desk: (303) Hours (subject to change): Monday Thursday: 8am 12am Friday: 8am 8pm Saturday: 9am 8pm Sunday: 10am 12am Maximum check out: 6 books 27

29 Academic Advising Each on-campus student is assigned an academic advisor based on the student s academic interests and degree track. Students and advisors meet at least once a semester to confirm that the student s class schedule meets the requirements for their intended date of graduation. Master s Thesis The student s graduate work culminates in the proposal, preparation, and presentation of a master s thesis before the academic community. The thesis is an opportunity for students to enter more fully into an area of study and develop knowledge beyond the limits of their coursework. Students are encouraged to orient their theses toward areas relevant to future ministry or further study. Through the thesis project, the academic community benefits from the interests and effort of the individual and the individual benefits from the support and perspective of the community. General Policies Length: The length of each thesis requirement differs with each concentration of study. The requirements in number of pages (including bibliographical information) are as follows: Biblical Theology: pages Catholic Youth Ministry: pages Evangelization and Catechesis: pages Sacred Scripture: pages Systematic Theology: pages Deadlines: The application deadline is the last day of the semester prior to a student s final year of study. In addition, specific deadlines for the thesis proposal, first draft, and final draft are issued every semester by the Academic Dean. Typically, the thesis is due in early April of the final year of studies, or in November if a student completes all degree requirements in the Fall Semester. Process of Approval: After consulting with a faculty member of his or her choosing to determine the suitability of the thesis topic and after obtaining a faculty member s consent to direct the study and writing, the student must present a completed Thesis Proposal Form, along with a thesis statement, preliminary bibliography, and an outline of the proposed thesis to his or her director. The director will then forward the full proposal to the Academic Dean. While it is not necessary to obtain another reader for the thesis, the thesis director or the Dean may suggest one when a thesis topic crosses disciplinary lines or calls for more than one area of expertise in a director. Grading: The grade for the thesis is divided as follows: Introduction and first chapter: 20% Completed copy of thesis: 60% Final revisions: 20% 28

30 Deferment: Students who delay writing their theses after finishing their coursework must enroll and pay for a Continuing Registration fee equivalent to one credit hour for each semester that they delay the submission of the thesis to remain eligible for the degree. Those students who write the thesis but do not successfully complete it within the semester in which they register for it must register for the non-credit Thesis Completion with fees equivalent to one credit hour. Uncompleted theses will be given an NR on the student s transcript, which will become a letter grade upon completion. If a thesis is not completed after two semesters of registering for the Thesis Completion the thesis will then receive the grade of F. Scholarship award monies cannot be applied toward the Continuing Registration Fee or the Thesis Completion. Note that one cannot earn the course credit for the thesis without completing the thesis. Viva Voce: Each candidate for the Masters of Arts in Theology degree defends his or her thesis project at a Viva Voce. This defense consists of a 10-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of questions from members of the Augustine Institute faculty. Viva Voce takes place on the last two Fridays before the last week of classes. 29

31 Tips for Preparing a Master s Thesis Proposal Write a Strong Thesis Proposal A fully elaborated thesis statement and outline are required before the student may begin writing the thesis. A substantial amount of research must be done in advance of the thesis proposal so that the student s evidence will sustain the thesis hypothesis. Simply picking a topic and listing several books on that topic does not make an adequate thesis proposal. Instead, the thesis proposal should set forth not only what the thesis will say, but also how the thesis will defend it. A topic such as The Effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony may be a paper title, but it is not an adequately elaborated thesis statement. In the thesis proposal, the student should already make connections and assert a tentative conclusion. In the example given, this conclusion might be I propose to show that the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony directly address man in his fallen state. Phrases like I will discuss or I will explore suggest that the student is not on a clear path to a known conclusion. In contrast, confident words like since, because, and therefore suggest that the student has constructed a strong, demonstrative thesis statement. The proposal should sketch a full argument for the thesis in the simplest terms. One way to accomplish both clarity and simplicity in the proposal is to think of the thesis as a logically ordered syllogism or as a scientific hypothesis subject to testing. For example, a well-constructed thesis will argue from premises to conclusions, not vice versa. The proposal should form the backbone of the thesis introduction. If the proposal is done well, the body of the paper will fit neatly within its structure, demonstrating first that its premises were true, secondly that its arguments were properly ordered, and finally that its conclusion were valid. Create a Well-Structured Outline The thesis outline describes the progression of themes that will demonstrate the thesis conclusion. For this reason, a well-constructed proposal is the best preparation for a wellconstructed outline. Even if the student does not expect the thesis to yield new or unexpected conclusions, the student should explain why the topic is worth examination and why the thesis moves in the direction proposed. To this end, the thesis outline is meant to explain the course the student s exploration will take. It should not raise other questions or issues. Work Closely with the Thesis Advisor The thesis advisor is one of the student s greatest assets and much more than a thesis editor. Students should seek the help of the thesis advisor at all steps of the thesis project, from first proposal to final production. It is inappropriate to submit only a finished thesis to the thesis advisor; in this event, the student may be asked to completely overhaul the finished thesis. The thesis project will thrive only if the student follows the published deadlines for the project and works closely with the thesis advisor. 30

32 Four Steps to Writing a Master s Thesis 1. Choose a topic. Make sure the topic is within your area of study: Scripture, Catechesis, etc. The topic (but not the thesis) can be broad. Make sure you are interested in the topic so that you will be motivated to complete it. Consider drawing on a topic discussed in class or one you have used for a paper. Example: Thomas Aquinas on religion. 2. Use the thesis statement to narrow the topic down to a manageable project. State clearly what your thesis (or paper) is trying to accomplish. Choose a thesis statement that can actually be proven. Do not choose a thesis statement that is too broad. Use the thesis statement to govern everything that you do in your thesis project. Example: According to Thomas Aquinas, Christ s offering of Himself on the Cross supernaturally fulfills the natural virtue of religion. 3. Order your research toward proving this thesis. Make good use of the library. Look for scholarly books, journal articles, and online resources related to your project. o Popular sources can be used but should not be the majority of your sources. o A scholarly book is one that supports its claim with documented research. Ask the librarian for help. Organize your research into different points that support your thesis following your outline. o Take good notes. o Type your research notes and organize them under different headings. Example: Four things clearly emerge in my research on Aquinas: he draws upon a tradition, he sees religion as a part of the virtue of justice, he grounds religion upon the natural and Old laws, and Christ worship directly fulfills this foundation. 4. Execute the plan of your thesis by writing your paper with the support of your research. The different points that organized your research should form the different sections of your paper. These sections should all point directly back to your thesis and support it. The sections should flow logically. Example: Introduction: Clearly articulates the purpose of my project and the thesis. Section 1: How Aquinas draws upon Patristic and Medieval expositions of religion. Section 2: How religion is related to the virtue of justice. Section 3: How religion was articulated by the natural law and the Old Law. Section 4: How Christ s worship fulfills the order of justice, the natural law, and the Old Law. Conclusion: Summarize the findings of the paper and their relevance. 31

33 C. Distance Education Intellectual Formation How Distance Education Works The following is a brief overview of several components essential to the distance education experience at the Augustine Institute. Please read through this information in preparation for the beginning of the semester and keep it on hand as a reference during the semester. Student Responsibilities 1. Remember that graduate work in pastoral theology is not solely an intellectual exercise. Set aside time for prayer and reflection to meditate on what you are learning and allow it to transform you. 2. Schedule sufficient time each week for reading, watching lecture DVDs, studying, and completing course assignments. Two hours of study for every hour of lecture are recommended. Do not underestimate the time required to fulfill your course requirements. 3. Read the assigned readings, following the schedule provided on the course syllabus. 4. Watch the course DVDs following the schedule on the syllabus. Take notes and re-watch if necessary. Lectures are designed to be viewed after you have read the assigned readings. 5. Engage with classmates and the Teaching Assistant in the online discussion forums. 6. Complete the assigned work (quizzes, papers, etc.) on time. Course Materials Before the first day of class, students receive a box containing a Graduate Bulletin, Moodle login information, and two items for each course in which they are enrolled: a set of DVDs with course lectures and an Additional Reading Materials CD with the course outline, course syllabus, and (usually) PDF copies of select course readings. Students are responsible for obtaining, from online booksellers or local bookstores, the books and other materials listed on the booklist provided to them in the acceptance package. Students may take the Reading Materials CD to a local copy shop to obtain printouts. Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Professors On the first day of classes, each Teaching Assistant will send an introductory with his or her contact information (phone number and address) to the students assigned to him or her. TAs are responsible for leading class discussion in the online course forums, maintaining frequent contact with students, answering course related questions, and evaluating student assignments. The Augustine Institute s highly qualified TAs are supervised by the Director of Distance Education and are also overseen by the faculty member responsible for each course. At least once per semester, the professor responsible for the course will also hold an online discussion session for students. 32

34 Moodle The web address for Moodle, the online course management system used by the Augustine Institute, is After receiving login information, students should visit the Moodle website and navigate to their course page(s) in order to access course documents, participate in forum discussions, read news forums and take quizzes and final exams. Moodle s Student Center page also contains helpful administrative information such as Moodle tutorials, student forms, and academic calendars; in addition, resources valuable for academic research and writing are provided on the Student Center page. Adding/Dropping/ Withdrawing from Courses Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for the Augustine Institute s policies regarding adds, drops, withdrawals, and refunds. Consult the Academic Calendar for the deadlines specific to each semester. To officially change enrollment status, students must fill out the Add/Drop/Withdrawal form, available on Moodle s Student Center page, and submit it to the Registrar. Assessments and Grades The assessments specific to each course are listed on the course syllabus. A typical course requires several quizzes, a paper, and a final exam. Quizzes and final exams, which must be taken within a specific window of time (e.g., in one hour anytime during a specified one-week period) are taken online through Moodle. Teaching Assistants will post grades and provide feedback on papers and final exams through Moodle. Final grades are mailed out by the registrar within thirty days of the end of the semester. For specific questions about assignments and assessments, students should contact their Teaching Assistant. Proctors The Augustine Institute requires students to find a qualified proctor to oversee their final exams. The proctor may be a teacher, librarian, supervisor, or parish employee (pastor, DRE or secretary). The proctor may not be the student s spouse, family member, or an Augustine Institute alumni or student. Every student will need to complete and send in the Proctor Verification Form, available on Moodle, at least one month before final exams. After a proctor has been verified by the Distance Education Office, he or she will be ed the exam password(s) before the week of final exams. More detailed information on the proctor verification process and final exam week will be provided by the Distance Education Administrative Assistant after the semester has begun. Interacting with Your Teaching Assistant (TA) The Augustine Institute maintains a staff of qualified Teaching Assistants to guide students through the learning process. The TA sets up and maintains the course web page in the Moodle system. The TA will post updates and announcements in the News Forum on the course page. Also, the TA will post discussion topics and questions in the Course Discussion Forum to spark 33

35 conversations about the course material among the students. Students may ask the TA questions through the course forum or by . TAs are available to serve students, answer questions about assignments, conduct online discussions, and aid student learning in general. TAs are also responsible for grading student work on quizzes, exams, and papers. Online Course Management System The Augustine Institute has an online course management system built in the open-source platform, Moodle. Each course in the program has a page in Moodle where students may interact with other students and with their Teaching Assistants (TAs). Moodle also has online videos about many topics such as writing papers and getting oriented to the Institute. Students can download documents for courses through Moodle, participate in forum and chat discussions, and contact TAs. An array of documents and resources can also be found on the Student Center page in Moodle. The Student Center hosts Institute news, job postings, helpful Moodle tutorials, information about style and paper writing, and links to online resources. Forum Posting Course forums are public, online places where students can exchange ideas and comments to help one another learn in a social environment. While the Internet breaks down barriers to communication, often its impersonal nature can lead to rather unfriendly discussion. When participating in forum discussions, please observe the following principles of netiquette : 1. Remember you are talking with a person, not a machine. Be friendly and courteous to classmates and TAs just as you would be face-to-face. 2. Give the other person the benefit of the doubt. 3. No flaming. You can disagree with another person in a courteous manner. 4. USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS MEANS SHOUTING. Don t shout. 5. Respond to other participants in the discussion, not just the original question that began the discussion. The object of a forum is to have a conversation with multiple people. Read what other people are saying and carry forward the thread of the discussion. 6. No spamming. Don t forward jokes or junk mail to the class. Book Recommendations Guitton, Jean. A Student s Guide to Intellectual Work. South Bend, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, Sertillanges, A.G. The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Condition and Methods. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, Wahlstrom, Carl, Brian K. Williams and Peter Shea. The Successful Distance Learning Student. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth,

36 Frequently Asked Questions How can I use my degree? The Augustine Institute s distance education program is primarily designed for lay ecclesial ministry. Graduates may use their education to work as Catholic youth ministers, directors of religious education, theology teachers, catechists, RCIA program teachers, or campus ministers. How long does the distance education degree program take? Generally, a full-time student will complete the degree in two years. Students have up to eight years to complete the degree. Where are the other distance education students? The Augustine Institute s distance education students come from thirty-five states and a few foreign countries. Comprehensive Examinations Distance education students are required to take a comprehensive examination either in the final semester of coursework or during one of the following three semesters. The examination consists of three parts: 1) a two-hour written examination of essay questions dealing with content from the Augustine Institute s core curriculum, 2) a two-hour written examination of essay questions dealing with content from the student s area of concentration, 3) a one-hour follow-up oral examination administered in-person or by phone with two faculty members. Students should submit their intent to graduate form indicating when they expect to take their comprehensive examinations. The two written portions of the exam may be taken on the same day. Advising Distance education students are asked to answer an academic advising questionnaire each semester to alert the Augustine Institute to how they are progressing in their studies and how they are preparing for their careers. The questionnaire allows students to give feedback to the Institute and to request additional consultation. 35

37 D. Writing Skills Tips for Academic Research Know How to Locate Sources At the outset of a research project, the task of finding appropriate sources and sifting through a large amount of available information can seem overwhelming. Locating a few of the standard scholarly works on your topic of research is a good place to begin. Your professors might be able to direct you toward scholars prominent in the field. Search engines with a broad scope, such as Google Scholar, can also be useful in the initial stages of research; a general search allows you to survey available sources and determine which authors are most frequently cited by other scholars. The bibliographies of these well-known sources may lead to other useful primary and secondary sources. You should also search library catalogs, online databases, and indexes to journals in your field. Consulting a good reference librarian can also be very helpful since he or she will be familiar with all the resources available at a particular library. It is a good idea to begin researching for a project as early as possible to allow time to request books and articles not available from Denver-area libraries through Interlibrary loan. Use Only Reputable Sources You should always consider whether the sources you uncover are reputable. Reputable sources generally appear in peer-reviewed journals or in books from well-regarded academic publishers. You must also determine whether a source is relevant to your topic; this is most efficiently done by skimming its abstract (if available), table of contents, index, and introduction. For more detailed information about searching for and evaluating sources refer to chapter 3 of the Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate Turabian. Craft Your Own Thought As you work to determine the contours of the arguments being made about your topic, do not forget to insert your own thought into those arguments. See Turabian s Manual for Writers chapter 4 for more on responding to sources and effective note-taking. The book They Say/I Say : The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing, by Graff and Birkenstein, offers practical tips on engaging in academic conversation while writing papers. Maintain Academic Integrity Maintaining academic integrity should always be a key concern while writing research papers. Keep in mind that all information that is neither general knowledge nor your own thought must be cited, even if it is paraphrased or summarized rather than quoted directly. You should always let your readers know when you are about to draw upon information that is not your own. The information should then be presented with appropriate documentation. 36

38 Use Research to Support Your Argument Finally, the meaning of the cited material should be interpreted in light of your own argument. Do not assume that the cited information will speak for itself. You must show readers how to connect the details of the paper and convince them that each piece of information contributes to the overall argument. For more on paraphrasing, summarizing, integrating cited material, and avoiding plagiarism see Turabian s Manual for Writers section and chapter 7. Augustine Institute Style Sheet For all written work at the Augustine Institute, the following manuals should be your guides: The Chicago Manual of Style. 16th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 7th ed. Edited by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory Colomb, Joseph M. Williams. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, The Chicago Manual is the primary source for writing-style requirements at the Augustine Institute. Because Turabian summarizes Chicago style, the larger manual should need to be consulted only if Turabian fails to address a particular question. Your first stop for the mechanics of your term papers and theses should be Turabian which focuses on scholarly conventions of footnoting and the like. For questions about research methods, academic writing and rhetoric, grammar, usage, and prose style, see the resources recommended at the end of this style sheet. Adherence to style is the responsibility of the graduate student writer, not the instructor or director of a thesis. Here are a few basic guidelines for citation and formatting: 1. Citation Form: General. Use footnotes, not endnotes, and follow the forms given in Turabian Footnotes on short pages those not completely filled with text may be placed at the bottom of the page rather than directly below the last line of text. Note: While Chicago prefers that footnotes begin with a regular numeral and period rather than a superscript numeral, the default settings on most word processing programs require that all footnotes be changed manually to regular numerals. Thus, Augustine Institute students may use the default superscript numerals for footnotes. The first note for each source should provide full citation information. Subsequent citations of the same source include only the author s last name, the title (if necessary to distinguish between two texts by the same author, and shortened if more than four words long) and page number(s). If two or more consecutive notes refer to the same source and page numbers, the second and following notes should simply use the word Ibid. If the second and following notes refer to the same source but different page numbers, the corresponding note should use Ibid., a comma and the new page number(s). 37

39 Example of initial, full citation and consecutive notes referring to same source: 1. Christopher Dawson, The Formation of Christendom (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1997), Ibid., 46 Example of shortened note form in later references: 1. Dawson, Citation Form: Bible References. For citation form, abbreviations, and bibliographic citation follow the SBL Handbook of Style (SBLHS) 8.2. (This Handbook, is available, along with the SBL Student Supplement, in the Augustine Institute main office and online on the Augustine Institute s Moodle Student Center Page; see URL in recommended resources.) For citations from the Bible, use internal, parenthetical references. If only one version of the Bible is cited, include the version in the first citation only. If more than one version is cited, include the version in every citation. First reference: (Jer 5:5 RSV). Later references: (Jer 5:6). 3. Citation Form: Catechism Footnote References. First reference: 1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Washington: United States Catholic Conference, 1997), Later references: 18. CCC, Citation Form: Summa Theologiae Footnote References. Notice that the proper title is Theologiae and not Theologica. (Use "theologica" only if that incorrect form is used in the edition cited as in, for example, the 1947 Benziger edition.) Specify which edition you are using in the first footnote; thereafter, it is not necessary to specify the edition if all the citations are taken from the same source. You should also specify the edition in the bibliography. First reference: 1. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, 2nd, rev. ed., trans. Fathers of the English Dominican Province (1920; New Advent, 2008): I-II, q.1, a. 2, ad. 4, For later references, use the abbreviation ST: 2. ST II-II, q.2, a. 2, corpus. For a reference to more than one question or article: 1. ST II-II, q. 1, a. 2; q. 2, a Citation Form: Church Documents. For more examples of Church document citation, see the Augustine Institute s Citing Church Documents, available on Moodle. First reference: 22. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae (2002), 20, 38

40 hf_jp-ii_apl_ _rosarium-virginis-mariae_en.html. Later references: 27. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Citation Form: Journal Articles. Example: 3. Geoffrey Wainwright, Gospel Hermeneutics in Joseph Ratzinger s Jesus of Nazareth, Nova et Vetera 7, no.1 (2007): Citation Form: Electronic Documents and Websites. Although Turabian specifies that every internet source should include an access date, the more recently published Chicago Manual deems access dates to be of limited value (Chicago 14.7). Thus, Augustine Institute students should follow the relevant examples in Turabian chapter 17 with this difference: if a document accessed online is formally published, and its location is unlikely to change (e.g., a book, an encyclical, or journal article), an access date is unnecessary. Citations of informally published material (e.g., blogs or general website content; see Turabian 17.7) should still include an access date. Example: Kurland, Philip B., and Ralph Lerner, eds. The Founders Constitution. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, (accessed June 27, 2006). 8. Citation Form: Class Notes. Class lectures, whether live or on video, may not be cited as sources in research papers. 9. Title Page. For general essays, follow the rules and example given in Turabian A.2.1. For a master s thesis, follow the model supplied by your director. 10. Font. Use Times New Roman 12-point font throughout, but Times New Roman 10-point font for footnotes. (The default footnoting program for MSWord will set your footnotes automatically.) 11. Headings and Subheadings. Follow Turabian A.2.2. Internal subheadings are discouraged in short essays, but, if used, they should be considered second-level. 12. Justification. Justify the left-hand margin; do not justify the right-hand margin. 13. Margins. (1) Class essays: one inch all around, top, bottom, and both sides. (2) Master s theses: one inch all around, except 1.25 inches at left for purposes of binding. 14. Pagination. Follow Turabian A.1.4 (see also example in A.2.1). The title page is page one but should not contain a page number. Text and pagination begin on page two. In the thesis, preliminary pages (those before the body of the work) are numbered with consecutive lowercase roman numerals (e.g., i-vii) and the rest of the work with Arabic numerals. All numerals should be placed at the center bottom of the page. 39

41 15. Spacing. Double-space throughout but single-space indented block quotations. Do not add an extra blank line between paragraphs. Each bibliography entry should be singlespaced but there should be a blank line between each entry. See Turabian A Quotations. See Turabian and 25.2 on the correct use of punctuation with quotations. For quotations within quotations, use single quotation marks for the inner set. Example: He maintains, Paul illustrates the essential problem of the religion of that time quite accurately when he contrasts life according to Christ with life under the dominion of the elemental spirits of the universe (Col 2:8). 16 For quotations of more than four lines, use block quotes. Do not use quotation marks for block quotes. The entire block quote should be indented as far a paragraph indention on the left side only. Leave a blank line on the top and bottom between the quotation and the body of the text. See Turabian Example of a block quote: While sketching this history of interpretation in Spe Salvi, he writes, Saint Thomas Aquinas, using the terminology of the philosophical tradition to which he belonged, explains it as follows: faith is a habitus, that is, a stable disposition of the spirit, through which eternal life takes root in us and reason is led to consent to what it does not see. The concept of substance is therefore modified in the sense that through faith, in a tentative way, or as we might say in embryo and thus according to the substance there are already present in us the things that are hoped for: the whole, true life Bibliography. Use the form found at Turabian A.2.3. (Note that bibliographic form is different than footnote form.) Remember to title the first page of the bibliography. For a more detailed explanation of bibliographies, see See the Recommended Resources at the end of this style sheet for some examples of bibliographic entries. Recommended Books for Writing and Research Booth, Wayne, Gregory Colomb, and Joseph Williams. The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, Brohaugh, William. Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused, and Precise. Wilmington, DE: ISI Books, Cooper, Sheila, and Rosemary Patton. Writing Logically, Thinking Critically. 6th ed. New York: Longman,

42 Corbett, Edward P.J., and Robert J. Connors. Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press, and Sheryl L. Finkle. The Little English Handbook: Choices and Conventions. 8th ed. New York: Longman, Crider, Scott F. The Office of Assertion: An Art of Rhetoric for the Academic Essay. Wilmington, DE: ISI Books, Graff, Gerald, and Cathy Birkenstein. They Say/I Say: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. New York: Norton, Garner, Bryan A. Modern American Usage. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook. 8th ed. New York: Bedford/St. Martins, Joseph, Sister Miriam, CSC. The Trivium: the Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric. Edited by Marguerite McGlinn. Philadelphia: Paul Dry Books, Lanham, Richard. Analyzing Prose. 2nd ed. New York: Continuum, Roper, Gregory L. The Writer s Workshop: Imitating Your Way to Better Writing. Wilmington, DE: ISI Books, Strunk, William, Jr., E.B. White, and Roger Angle. The Elements of Style. 4th ed. New York: Pearson, Williams, Joseph M. Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. 10th ed. New York: Longman, Zinsser, William. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction. 30th Anniversary ed. New York: Harper Collins, Recommended Online Resources for Writing and Research Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide. The Chicago Manual of Style Online. Lynch, Jack. Guide to Grammar and Style. edu/ ~jlynch/ Writing/ (accessed December 10, 2010). Purdue Online Writing Lab. (accessed December 10, 2010). Handbook of Biblical Literature. The Society for Biblical Literature. (accessed December 10, 2010). 41

43 VI. PERSONAL FORMATION Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Departing for Milan 42

44 A. General Personal Formation Introduction from our Chaplain At the Augustine Institute the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the source and summit of our time together. We are not merely a graduate school where students take classes in order to accumulate a sufficient number of credit hours to obtain a degree or move on for further studies; our objective is to cultivate a disposition of Augustinian Fraternity, with Jesus Christ in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the heart of our academic endeavors. Daily fellowship at the Sacred Banquet is shared and led by our Faculty, and is the animus of all we seek to accomplish as we form and inform passionate and charitable heralds of the New Evangelization. For distance education students we certainly hope that they would be able to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in their local parish or oratory. Fr. John Riley Chaplain Sacramental Presence The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered daily during the week in the Oratory of St. Augustine. The schedule follows the schedule of classes and academic calendar each semester. Chaplain In 2010 the Augustine Institute welcomed its first full-time Chaplain, Father John Riley. Fr. Riley assists with the spiritual formation of students, faculty, and staff. He offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, hears Confessions, directs retreats, and is available for spiritual direction. The chaplain also provides spiritual messages for distance education students. 43

45 Augustinian Spirituality and Charism Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Being Taught by St. Ambrose 44

46 Patron Although St. Augustine is a figure removed by 1,650 years from our own day, the founders of the Institute immediately recognized that their task must be entrusted to the patronage of this great Father, Saint, and Doctor of the Church. St. Augustine of Hippo accepted the mantle of ecclesial office at a moment in history between two ages and between two cultures. The classical age, of which he was a superlative product, was coming to a close, while the West s Christian future was not yet assured. In fact, St. Augustine died in the midst of a siege of Rome, his beloved city, by armies of the Vandal king, Genseric, in August of 430. Saint Augustine Patron of the Institute Even St. Augustine s parentage suggests the same tension between a dying world and a world being born. His father Patricius was a pagan and a Roman curiale, or government official, in Tagaste, North Africa. His mother Monica was a Christian of profound virtue. She gave his upbringing and education a Christian cast early on by enrolling him among the catechumens. Later, however, his education was ordered to worldly success by the designs of his father. St. Augustine faced monumental moral and intellectual struggles before arriving at Christian convictions. While still a young student far from home, he fathered a son out of wedlock. For years his heart was lost to the faith so dear to his mother under the influence of an Eastern religion, while his intellect was given over to pagan philosophy. During this period he belittled Scripture, believing it to be primitive and base. All this gave his pious mother abundant reason for the tears she shed for him a very modern sounding story indeed. After coming to Christ and His Church, St. Augustine the bishop and teacher faced theological assaults of a great variety, including questions about the sovereignty of God, the nature of the Church, her hierarchy and sacraments, man s need for grace, and the divinity of Christ. During his seventy-six years, St. Augustine forged the framework of Western theological reflection between the anvil of heresy and the hammer of his faith. As a man who experienced times not unlike our own, St. Augustine is an apt figure for us today. Trained as a rhetor, accomplished as a philosopher, and unsurpassed as a theologian, St. Augustine was a man who put the life of the mind entirely at the service of the Christian community. In him, we find a model for our endeavors as students, teachers, and scholars, and no less as sons, daughters, and servants of the Church he so dearly loved and defended. St. Augustine, pray for us. 45

47 St. Augustine Society The St. Augustine Society is a voluntary association of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Augustine Institute who support one another in the pursuit of holiness. Members commit in an informal way to live according to the rule of the Society. On-campus meetings introduce members to Augustinian spirituality and equip them to cultivate the disciplines of prayer, meditation, and intentional community in their lives. Rule of the St. Augustine Society A member of the St. Augustine Society commits in an informal way to the following: 1. Daily Mass and Communion (whenever possible) 2. Confession every month 3. ½ hour each day, if possible before the Blessed Sacrament, practicing the Prayer of Recollection, about which St. Teresa of Avila says: St. Augustine tells us.how he sought God in many places and at last found the Almighty within himself. 4. ¼ hour each day in challenging (intellectual, spiritual) reading of Augustine, as well as others, and the same in reading Holy Scripture (studiositas, lectio, narratio). 5. Say the Litany of St. Augustine once a week, preferably on Friday, for the intentions of the Institute. 6. Support, in friendship, the apostolate of the Augustine Institute in whatever way one may be able: as a faculty member, student, staff or board member, or benefactor, or by way of prayer. 7. Limit the use of food, entertainments, and technology to a prudent mean (sobriety), always with the idea that the good gifts of God are to be employed to advance our salvation and work in the apostolate, as well as to develop a greater appreciation of beauty in nature art, music, liturgy, etc. as a reflection of the divine Beauty. 46

48 Recommended Books The Confessions. Translated by Maria Boulding, O.S.B. Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, City of God. Translated by Henry Bettenson. New York: Penguin Putnam, Essential Sermons. Edited by Boniface Ramsey. Notes and Introduction by Daniel Doyle, O.S.A. Translated by Edmund Hill, O.P. Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, Augustine on Prayer. Edited by Thomas Hand, O.S.A. New York: Catholic Book Pub., St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer. Edited by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, Days of Prayer with St. Augustine, by Jaime Garcia. Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, Augustine Day by Day: Minute Meditations for Every Day Taken from the Writings of Saint Augustine. Edited by John Rotelle. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Co, Day by Day with St. Augustine, by Donald X. Burt, O.S.A. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, Sandro Botticelli, Vision of St. Augustine 47

49 Selections from the Confessions Translated by E.B. Pusey Great art Thou, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; great is Thy power, and Thy wisdom infinite. And Thee would man praise; man, but a particle of Thy creation; man, that bears about him his mortality, the witness of his sin, the witness that Thou resistest the proud: yet would man praise Thee; he, but a particle of Thy creation. Thou awakest us to delight in Thy praise; for Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is restless, until it repose in Thee. Grant me, Lord, to know and understand which is first, to call on Thee or to praise Thee? and, again, to know Thee or to call on Thee? for who can call on Thee, not knowing Thee? for he that knoweth Thee not, may call on Thee as other than Thou art. Or, is it rather, that we call on Thee that we may know Thee? but how shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? or how shall they believe without a preacher? and they that seek the Lord shall praise Him: for they that seek shall find Him, and they that find shall praise Him. I will seek Thee, Lord, by calling on Thee; and will call on Thee, believing in Thee; for to us hast Thou been preached. My faith, Lord, shall call on Thee, which Thou hast given me, wherewith Thou hast inspired me, through the Incarnation of Thy Son, through the ministry of the Preacher Oh! that I might repose on Thee! Oh! that Thou wouldest enter into my heart, and inebriate it, that I may forget my ills, and embrace Thee, my sole good! What art Thou to me? In Thy pity, teach me to utter it. Or what am I to Thee that Thou demandest my love, and, if I give it not, art wroth with me, and threatenest me with grievous woes? Is it then a slight woe to love Thee not? Oh! for Thy mercies' sake, tell me, O Lord my God, what Thou art unto me. Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. So speak, that I may hear. Behold, Lord, my heart is before Thee; open Thou the ears thereof, and say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. After this voice let me haste, and take hold on Thee. Hide not Thy face from me. Let me die lest I die only let me see Thy face Too late loved I Thee, O Thou Beauty of ancient days, yet ever new! too late I loved Thee! And behold, Thou wert within, and I abroad, and there I searched for Thee; deformed I, plunging amid those fair forms which Thou hadst made. Thou wert with me, but I was not with Thee. Things held me far from Thee, which, unless they were in Thee, were not at all. Thou calledst, and shoutedst, and burstest my deafness. Thou flashedst, shonest, and scatteredst my blindness. Thou breathedst odours, and I drew in breath and panted for Thee. I tasted, and hunger and thirst. Thou touchedst me, and I burned for Thy peace When I shall with my whole self cleave to Thee, I shall no where have sorrow or labour; and my life shall wholly live, as wholly full of Thee. But now since whom Thou fillest, Thou liftest up, because I am not full of Thee I am a burden to myself. Lamentable joys strive with joyous sorrows: and on which side is the victory, I know not. Woe is me! Lord, have pity on me. My evil sorrows strive with my good joys; and on which side is the victory, I know not. Woe is me! Lord, have pity on me. Woe is me! lo! I hide not my wounds; Thou art the Physician, I the sick; Thou merciful, I miserable. Is not the life of man upon earth all trial? Who wishes for troubles and difficulties? Thou commandest them to be endured, not to be loved. No man loves what he endures, though he love to endure. For though he rejoices that he endures, he had rather there were nothing for him to endure. In adversity I long for prosperity, in prosperity I fear adversity. What middle place is there betwixt these two, where the life of man is not all trial? 48

50 Woe to the prosperities of the world, once and again, through fear of adversity, and corruption of joy! Woe to the adversities of the world, once and again, and the third time, from the longing for prosperity, and because adversity itself is a hard thing, and lest it shatter endurance. Is not the life of man upon earth all trial: without any interval? And all my hope is no where but in Thy exceeding great mercy. Give what Thou enjoinest, and enjoin what Thou wilt. Thou enjoinest us continency; and when I knew, saith one, that no man can be continent, unless God give it, this also was a part of wisdom to know whose gift she is. By continency verily are we bound up and brought back into One, whence we were dissipated into many. For too little doth he love Thee, who loves anything with Thee, which he loveth not for Thee. O love, whoever burnest and never consumest! O charity, my God, kindle me. Thou enjoinest continency: give me what Thou enjoinest, and enjoin what Thou wilt. 49

51 Culture Formation in the Faith would be incomplete if it did not include living it out, both in one s life and in community. Therefore, the Augustine Institute seeks to promote a Catholic culture among its students and larger community. Students are encouraged to experience the True, the Good, and the Beautiful through art, fellowship, discussion, and pilgrimage. Service A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, must empty ourselves. The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace. -Bl. Mother Theresa of Calcutta "We should not accept in silence the benefactions of God, but return thanks for them." -St. Basil Service rendered to Christ through the least of these my brethren (Matt 25:40, RSV) is the duty and privilege of all Catholics. Students are strongly encouraged to make acts of service an integral part of their graduate education, in continuity with a life of study, prayer, and almsgiving. Service Groups To this end, the AI Student Council alerts students to service opportunities in the weekly AI Student e-newsletter. Previous projects include visiting Little Sisters of the Poor, collecting items for the homeless, performing house- and yard-work for those in need, and assembling Christmas baskets. Students also work in conjunction with established groups such as the Christian Life Movement (CLM) and Catholic Charities of Denver (CCD). 50

52 Mountain Getaway Augustine Institute Retreats The fall semester begins with a weekend retreat for new and returning students, faculty, staff, and families of the Augustine Institute. The beautiful Snow Mountain Ranch, located 80 miles west of Denver near Winter Park, provides an idyllic setting for recreation, fellowship, and spiritual reflection. Highlights of the retreat are daily Mass, talks by professors, live music around the campfire, and communal meals including a Lord s Supper (Sabbath) meal hosted for students by professors and their families. Every year retreat-goers are challenged to conquer the Devil s Thumb, a moderate/difficult hike rising from 9,030 to 11,940. Spring Retreat The spring semester also begins with a short retreat, typically held in Denver. Students join one another for Mass, talks, Adoration, and spiritual direction. 51

53 B. On-Campus Personal Formation Residential Life Although the Institute does not offer graduate housing at this time, most students find living situations with other students, host families, or on their own. To this end, the Institute maintains requests and advertisements for housing opportunities on the Community Board (located oncampus, outside the Administrative Office). Housing opportunities are also published weekly in the AI Student e-newsletter. Attempts are made to assist communication between in-coming students. Use these websites to explore living options in Denver: 1. Traveler and Visitor Bureau for Denver: denver.org This site is a cache of information about Denver events, restaurants, transportation, and neighborhoods; visit the Moving Here page for a helpful list of resources. 2. The City and County of Denver: denvergov.org/ This site has useful information for anyone planning to live in the city of Denver proper. 3. Craigslist, Denver: As always, use caution. 52

54 Households And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. -Acts 2:44-27, RSV Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves. -Pope John Paul II The Augustine Institute recognizes that Catholic culture flourishes only where Catholic community is cultivated. Growing a healthy Catholic community is at once a more difficult and a more necessary task in today s fast-paced and transitory society. For this reason, the sharing of our lives together must be intentional. To this end, households provide an opportunity for students to pursue holiness through the joys and challenges of communal life. Households entail more than shared living space they embody the members desire to walk in fellowship, support one another in love, and center their daily lives on the sacraments. By entering the household, members commit to times of prayer, shared meals, fellowship, and the responsibilities of maintaining a home. Ultimately, households serve as a witness of hope to the surrounding culture. The following is just one example of a household rule embodying intentional community: 1. Freely chosen life together 2. Strong commitment to each other and to household activities 3. Living a Rule of Life: Weekly community meals Regular morning prayer together Regular daily Mass together Lord s Day Celebrations Regular chore schedules Weekly household meetings Monthly meetings with the household leader 4. Commitment to the household life for an expressed duration of time 53

55 Off-Campus Life Eating near campus Shopping near campus Within 1 mile Within 2 miles Bubba Chinos (0.2 mi NE) 7-11 (1.0 mi N) Little Caesars Pizza (0.3 mi NE) King Soopers (1.2 mi W) Four G s Restaurant (0.4 mi NE) Target (1.4 mi SE) McDonald s (0.6 mi S) Costco (1.6 mi SE) Within 2 miles Pizza Hut (1.1 mi N) Subway (1.3 mi W) Kentucky Fried Chicken (1.3 mi W) Burger King (1.3 mi N) Panera Bread (1.4 mi SE) Chili s Grill & Bar (1.4 mi SE) Fatburger (1.4 mi SE) Chick-fil-A (1.6 mi SE) Within 3 miles Jimmy John s (2.2 mi E) Anthony s Pizza and Pasta (2.5 mi S) Hotels near campus Banks near campus Within 3 miles Within 2 miles In Town Suites Extended Stay Chase (1.3 mi N) (0.6 mi SE) US Bank (1.3 mi W) Residence Inn Marriott (2.4 mi W) Wells Fargo (1.4 mi W) La Quinta Inns & Suites (2.6 mi W) Bank of America (1.6 mi NE) Holiday Inn (2.7 mi W) Best Western (2.7 mi W) Comfort Suites (2.8 mi W) Hampton Inn (2.8 mi W) 54

56 Archdiocesan Information Archdiocese of Denver 1300 South Steele Street Denver, CO (303) Parish Listings (archden.org/index.cfm/id/4/parishes) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Listings (archden.org/repository//documents/liturgy/adorations chedule.pdf) Archdiocese Master Calendar of Events (archden.org/index.cfm/id/309/ipagecontentcategoryid /1) Archdiocesan Young-Adult Activities Archbishop s Mass 6:30 pm, Sundays Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 1530 Logan Street Denver, CO (303) Archdiocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry (archdenyouth.org) Young Adult Group Listings (archdenyouth.org/young-adults/findagroup) Theology on Tap (archdenyouth.org/young-adults/theology-on-tap) Catholic Young Adult Sports (catholicyoungadultsports.com) Vigil Praise, led by Denver Seminarians (archdenyouth.org/young-adults/spiritual) 55

57 Life in Denver Denver is a vibrant and engaging city graced with sunshine 300 days of the year. The following cultural events are just a few of the many opportunities for residents to experience the unique ambience of the Mile High City. Downtown Attractions Colorado State Capitol colorado.gov/capitoltour Larimer Square larimersquare.com Museums Denver Zoo denverzoo.org Downtown Aquarium aquariumrestaurants.com LoDo Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Lower Downtown Historic District) dmns.org lodo.org The Colorado Historical Society 16 th Street Pedestrian Mall coloradohistory.org Denver Art Museum denverartmuseum.org/home Denver Arts Denver Center for Performing Arts denvercenter.org/home.aspx Opera Colorado operacolorado.org The Colorado Symphony coloradosymphony.org Colorado Ballet coloradoballet.org Sports NFL Denver Broncos denverbroncos.com MLB Colorado Rockies colorado.rockies.mlb.com/ NBA Denver Nuggets nba.com/nuggets MLS Colorado Rapids coloradorapids.com NHL Colorado Avalanche 56

58 Mission of the Council Augustine Institute Student Council Council of Hippos The mission of the Augustine Institute Student Council is to foster a deeper commitment to the familial community of the Augustine Institute as a school in the service of the Lord for the New Evangelization. This mission is reflected in the various activities hosted by the Council, including St. Augustine s Birthday Party and Chili Cook-off, end-of-the-semester Christmas feast and caroling, Spring Semester retreat, and other service projects and socials throughout the year. Makeup of the Council The AI Student Council is comprised of elected representatives from both classes and executive officers from the student body at large. It is the coordinating body for various student activities and the medium for communication between the faculty and staff and the student body. Elections are held once a year in the Fall Semester and the term is for an entire school year. 57

59 Other Formation Opportunities St. Augustine Society Meetings This year the St. Augustine Society meets bi-weekly. Members read a work related to the spiritual life together. Meetings are preceded by Mass and often followed by food and fellowship. Men s Group The Men s Group meets monthly to savor friendship and culture and to have spiritual discussion. Trips are also taken into the mountains and other places of interest. For information, contact: Dr. Jared Staudt. Women s Group A group for the women of the AI meets monthly for fellowship and service. Women have organized Bible studies, reading groups, and have hosted a series of lectures entitled Women in Academics and Ministry. 58

60 Monastery Trips The Chaplain leads students on visits to monasteries in the region, varying from one to several days in length. There are separate trips for both men and women. Cultural Events The Student Formation Program hosts cultural events throughout the year. Events include movie nights, literature reading, musical events, and other cultural events either hosted internally or attended in the Denver area. AI/Focus Football Game In the spirit of friendly rivalry, the Augustine Institute faces off each fall on the flag-football field against the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). All students are encouraged to contribute their athletic prowess or spiritual intercession for the team. Go Hippos! 59

61 C. Distance Education Personal Formation Tips for Academic Success and Life Balance 1. Distance Education is NOT easy. One of the biggest hindrances to success in distance education is thinking it is somehow easier than regular school. It is not. The reason for this is simple: Distance education students do not have the normal classes, schedule, classmates, and routine to help them keep up with course requirements. Instead, they must rely on their own discipline, time management, and study skills. 2. Begin with the end in mind. This well-known principle from the business world and from the Catholic tradition will be crucial for you as you start the distance education program. The main goal for each course is to complete all the requirements by the due date at the end of the semester. This accomplishment will require staying on schedule throughout the semester. While keeping up on readings and lectures is important for traditional education, it is even more so for distance learning. Distance education offers you great flexibility, so that you can study at your own pace and on your own time. But it also requires self-motivation and discipline to stay on target with all the readings, lectures, quizzes, and assignments amid the many daily responsibilities you may have at work, at your parish, or in your family. Without a set time to meet for class, it can be very easy to fall behind. To help you stay on pace, each course will provide a recommended schedule of reading assignments that will coincide with the lectures you will watch on video. If, however, you do find yourself falling off pace, please contact the Director of Distance Education for assistance. 3. Schedule your time. As a budget is to good finances, so a time schedule is to good study. The first step in a good budget is to keep track of spending. When we do this we are normally surprised to learn how much money is wasted on the little things. The same is true for time. By keeping track of time, we learn how much time is being wasted on lesser priorities. As a result, we are often surprised by how much time is actually available for study. 4. Prioritize. List the major things in your life, and then prioritize them. Never let a lower priority bump a higher priority. God, family, self, work, school, play. God and prayer come before all: Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be yours as well (Matt 6:33). Mass, Communion, and Confession strengthen us and will help us to enjoy our study of the Faith. If your family members are not as committed to your success as you are, then the demands they very rightly make of you may be a serious obstacle to your progress. Be sure to talk to your family members, friends, and workmates about your commitment to study and explain the amount of time that you will need to complete your assignments. Most of them will be willing to wait for you to do your school work, if they know that they can count on your full attention at a particular time later. Take care of yourself. Plenty of sleep, good nutrition, and exercise will contribute to better health and will also make studying easier. 5. Well begun is half-done. It is important to get off to a good start. If you delay getting organized and establishing a routine, you may find the semester evaporating. Many well- 60

62 qualified distance education students have found themselves hopelessly behind and requesting extensions due to procrastination. You can avoid this by starting right now to get organized. 6. Pick a time and place. Pick a time when you are alert. For many, this is early morning, for others, later in the day. Do not study when you are tired, hungry, or rushed. Pick a place conducive to focused study, free of distractions. Select an amount of time. You will need between two and four hours of study for each hour of classroom time (lecture). Schedule this amount of time on your calendar and stick to it. It is better for most people to study in small bites rather that long blocks of time. Recent research has indicated that regular Internet use diminishes our capacity to read for longer periods of time. Only you know the best model for yourself. But once you have set your schedule, strive mightily to keep it. Being faithful in the little goes a long way toward success. 7. Read, watch, review. Read the required assignments, watch the associated lecture and take notes, and review your notes as soon as possible after watching the DVD. (Since graduate school courses typically involve large amounts of reading, most students need to develop a method of reading faster. Examine the many methods available to do this.) This model of read, watch, review works for most people. If you map out this process and keep to the roadmap, you will be rewarded. That reward includes growth in faith and in the knowledge of God s plan and the role that each of us are called to play in that plan. 8. Pray. Remember that God wants all of us to grow in our faith, and your study at the Augustine Institute is a great way to fulfill that desire. Learning more about our faith can be a truly joyful experience through which we can grow deeper in our love for Christ and for his Church. Pray for the assistance of the Holy Spirit in your studies. Messages from the Chaplain In order to spiritually encourage and strengthen the distance education students, the Augustine Institute chaplain will regularly post messages and meditations at his blog in the Moodle system. Social Network In order to facilitate more social interaction between distance education students, the Augustine Institute provides a social networking platform where students may interact in an informal online environment. Recommendations for Spiritual Life Although the Institute is unable to provide opportunities for communal worship to distance education students, it is recommended that distance students pray daily and seek out opportunities for frequent Confession and Mass. Students ought to combine the study of sacred theology with a robust practice of the Faith in order that they may be enriched not only intellectually, but also spiritually. Studying theology is an opportunity for spiritual growth and students are urged not to let this opportunity slip by. 61

63 Recommended Books Chautard, Jean-Baptiste. The Soul of the Apostolate. Charlotte, NC: Tan, De Sales, St. Francis. Introduction to the Devout Life. Cosimo, Distance Education Prayer for Students by Dr. Joseph Burns Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, Be our Teacher now and always through the Power of Your Holy Spirit. Teach us to know You more fully, To understand Your Truth more deeply, To live in You more completely. Open our minds and our hearts That You might transform us into Your own image, That we might be more pleasing to the Father And bear greater witness to You and To the saving truth of Your Gospel. Grant us, Lord Jesus, The dedication of true disciples And a hunger for holiness So that You may one day greet us and say, Well done, good and faithful servant Enter into the joy of Your Master. 62

64 VII. PRACTICAL FORMATION Benozzo Gozzolli, St. Augustine s Conversion Reading St. Paul 63

65 A. GENERAL PRACTICAL FORMATION Dear Students, Message from the Practicum Director Our Graduate Bulletin notes that the Augustine Institute aims to help a man or woman of faith and hope to share those gifts with others in the active charity of evangelization and catechesis (p. 5, emphasis added). To that end, the practica at the Augustine Institute provide intern experiences to graduate students in an area of particular interest in a catechetical or other apostolate. These are undertaken under the supervision of a mentor who reports to the Institute faculty on the competence and conduct of the student intern. Arrangements for and approval of the practicum assignment are made with the faculty member assigned as Practicum Director. The Institute offers two practica for those students in the Evangelization and Catechesis concentration for the Master s degree, CATE 602 Practicum I and CATE 6605 Practicum II, both for one credit hour. If you are in the Evangelization and Catechesis concentration, I would ask that you pay special attention to the published schedule called the Practicum Student Checklist and follow carefully the due dates it describes for the application, placement, and completion phases of the two practica. The Practicum runs from the first week in September until the last week in November for the fall semester, and from the first week in February until the last week in April for the spring semester. Following the Practicum Student Checklist carefully will ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your practicum experiences and that you receive proper course credit for it. Part of the mission of the Augustine Institute is to provide all graduates with the teaching and leadership skills necessary to be effective ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20), ambassadors who can, in turn, form others in the Faith. I would also encourage you to be such an ambassador already in the serious way that you undertake and complete your practicum commitments. If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me at Prof. Sean Innerst Practicum Director 64

66 Discipleship Discipleship is an important element of formation. Students are encouraged to seek out a relationship with a mentor, especially in the field in which they would like to work. If a student needs help finding or arranging a mentorship relationship, he or she should contact the Academic Dean. Career Skills and Professional Preparation Seminar Series The Practicum Office is proud to offer the Career Skills and Professional Preparations Seminar Series providing students with real-world training for the apostolate. Friday evening seminars feature presentations by experts who lead demonstrations in areas of importance like accounting basics, résumé building and preparation, effective employment interviewing, staff management, and parish and diocesan programming. These are offered once each Fall and Spring Semester and offer a fun and informative opportunity for students to add skills that they might not otherwise get in the classroom. The Practicum Office supplies pizza, salad, and drinks, as well as a great opportunity to build student skills. This series will also be made available to distance education students through video. 65

67 B. On-Campus Practical Formation Practicum The Practicum program is an opportunity for students to experience apostolic ministry in the Church while earning graduate credit. Students in the Ministry Track of the Evangelization and Catechesis degree are required to complete two practica, each worth one academic credit (in the Graduate Bulletin, these are listed as CATE 602 and CATE 605). Scripture and Biblical Theology students may choose to complete a practicum or a directed study. General Policies Applications Three applications are used by the Practicum program: 1. Application for Practicum Placement The Augustine Institute has partnered with a number of Catholic apostolates in Greater Denver that are willing to use and supervise student interns. Students are asked to fill out an application stating a preference for placement in one of several ministry areas. Students must return this form to the Registrar by the first Thursday in November of the fall semester prior to the last full year of course work. Placements, based upon student interest and availability of apostolates, will be made before the end of the fall semester at which point the student will be notified. 2. Application for Students in an Established Apostolate Many Augustine Institute students are already engaged in teaching, catechetics, and youth ministry. While the Augustine Institute encourages students to find a new Practicum project that will challenge their established habits and serve as an original educational experience, students may apply to use their current work to satisfy the Practicum requirement. Only applications that propose some new project within an existing apostolate will be considered. The final determination as to the suitability of the project will be made by the Practicum Director. 3. Application for Special Projects Students who have an interest in interning with a particular apostolate in which they are not currently engaged (e.g., in an established parish or diocesan ministry) may apply to have that apostolate considered for a Practicum placement. Some students may wish to design an apostolate to fulfill the Practicum requirement or the thesis project. These methods of placement are the exception, and only project proposals that fulfill the supervisory requirement for the Practicum will be considered. 66

68 Receiving Payment for a Practicum The Practicum project is intended to be a volunteer internship. If a student s Practicum project has been undertaken as a component of employment in a Catholic apostolate or ministry, the student may not receive compensation for the two hours per week dedicated to the Practicum project. Practicum Project as Master s Thesis Topic The Practicum project may be used as the subject of a Master s thesis, with the approval of the student s thesis director. Students who prefer to write on a topic other than one drawn from the Practicum project may do so. A Practicum project used as a Master s Thesis topic should demonstrate a graduate level mastery of the skills necessary for programming and performance of some particular expression of the catechetical apostolate. A portfolio should include: Literature review grounding the project in Church teaching (7-10 pp) A Practicum program design (principles and overall goals) Program steps (evaluating the progressive attainment of intermediate goals) Documentation of above A written assessment of the Practicum project (7-10 pp) Any accompanying sample materials (promotional and instructional materials, student assessments, etc.) These and other sources of evidence for assessment must be well-organized and properly bound for presentation to the director. As with an academic thesis, the director should be consulted and involved in the progressive development of the project and not simply given a finished work. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Practicum program at the Augustine Institute all about? The Practicum program is one manifestation of the Augustine Institute mission statement which says: In response to the call of Jesus Christ and His Church, the Augustine Institute is a Catholic Institute of Higher Education that forms disciples for leadership in the New Evangelization through intellectual, personal, and practical instruction so that they may renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. The Practicum program at the Augustine Institute offers students a means to continue their formation in a practical, ministerial setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn and grow under the direction of a mentor in their particular interest area. 67

69 How does the Practicum program differ from simply volunteering in a ministry or other organization? In the Practicum program, the student has the opportunity to work one-on-one with a mentor. The student and mentor tailor the experience to develop the student s knowledge, skills, and practical experience. In many cases, the student is able to take on a more active role in the ministry than would an average volunteer. After the Practicum is completed, the student will have developed a relationship with a mentor who can lend support as the student enters the ministry field. What is involved in the application process for the Practicum program? Each student submits an application, current resume, and essay expressing particular ministry interests. Applications are due on the registration deadline for the following semester. How much time should I plan to spend on my Practicum? Each semester requires thirty hours of Practicum experience, typically broken into two hours per week. The student will discuss schedules with the Practicum mentor to determine what works best for both of them. How many semesters must I be enrolled in Practicum? Students are expected to complete two semesters of Practicum (or one for Biblical Theology and Sacred Scripture). Do I have to take a Practicum class in addition to completing the Practicum hours? No. Students register for a Practicum course through the Registrar to receive a grade for completing the program. The hours spent on-site with the Practicum mentor each week serve as class time. There is not an additional course lecture to attend. Do I set up my mentor and Practicum placement or does the Augustine Institute take care of that for me? Yes, or yes. The Augustine Institute can place students in Practica suiting their interests and skills. Often, however, students have a particular program or mentor in mind. Other times, students have submitted a proposal for a special project they would like to innovate. Ideally in that case, the student will suggest a mentor, at which point either the student or the Practicum Office can contact the mentor and finalize placement. What if I can t think of an idea for a Practicum? Many students struggle with either having no ideas or having too many ideas. First, remember to take the Practicum to prayer. Secondly, meet with the Practicum Director or Practicum Assistant to get direction in the decision-making process. 68

70 Does the Augustine Institute have information on potential Practicum sites? Yes. The Practicum Office has a list of currently approved sites as well as other ministries that are potential Practicum sites. This information is available to help the student consider Practicum possibilities. I submitted my application for a Practicum. When will I get a response from the Augustine Institute? The Practicum Office aims to secure the student s Practicum placement by the end of the semester previous to the actual Practicum project. Nevertheless, individual circumstances such as the student s particular interest area may vary the timing of approval. Do I get a grade for the Practicum? Yes. The Practicum is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of hours and a positive evaluation from the Practicum mentor are required to pass the Practicum. Can I do each semester of Practicum with a different ministry? The student is welcome to work with a different ministry each semester of Practicum or to stay within the same ministry to gain deeper knowledge and experience. If the student plans to work with a different ministry in the second semester, these plans must be communicated to the Practicum Office. Can I complete a Practicum during the summer? Yes. A Practicum may be completed during the summer if the student is enrolled in a summer Practicum with the Registrar. Can I complete the entire Practicum requirement in one semester? Yes. It is possible to complete the entire Practicum requirement in one semester. If this is the student s intention, the option should be discussed with the Practicum Director. Approval will be given based on the particular Practicum assignment and the student s individual course of study. If approved, the student must register for both Practicum courses with the Registrar. Do I have to write a thesis about my Practicum? No. Students may or may not choose to write a Practicum-based thesis. Those choosing to do so should first discuss the project with the Academic Dean and their Thesis Advisor. 69

71 Am I required to do a Practicum? Can I do a directed study instead? The Practicum requirement varies according to the student s degree concentration and track. Specific requirements can be found in the Graduate Bulletin. Ideas for directed study should be discussed with the Academic Dean. Can I complete a Practicum with a ministry that I am already involved in? Yes. Practica arranged with ministries in which students are already involved require specific approval from the Practicum Director. Students must indicate their intention to work with a current ministry and identify a proposed mentor on the Practicum application. Can I complete my Practicum through my current, paid ministry position? Yes, however students may not receive payment for the two hours per week reserved for the Practicum project. Particular guidelines must be followed with the permission of the Practicum Director. Preparing for Further Study Students considering doctoral studies are encouraged to enter concentrations in Sacred Scripture and Systematic Theology. Such students should contact the Academic Dean for support in discerning programs, preparing academically, and completing applications. Career Counseling Career Counseling occurs primarily through academic advising. Students who would like additional support should contact the Academic Dean. Support can be given in résumé writing, interviewing skills, and getting in touch with professionals within different fields of ministry. Job Postings Board Students looking for employment are encouraged to read the Jobs Posting Board (located oncampus, outside the Administrative Office). Job opportunities from the Greater Denver area as well as from around the country are posted regularly. 70

72 C. Distance Education Practical Formation Sample Resumes Please see the following online resources to assist in forming résumés: Career Counseling If the student knows what field he or she intends to enter after graduation, it is important to make contact with professionals in that field, ideally for mentorship. It is also helpful to begin volunteering in that field. For help discerning and formulating strategies for career preparation, contact the Academic Dean. Career Skills and Professional Preparations Seminar The Career Skills and Professional Preparations Seminar offered on-campus will be filmed and made available to Distance Education students. Distance Education students are also encouraged to use the job board on the Augustine Institute social network site. Students who wish to share news of a job opportunity with fellow students may submit the posting to the Distance Education Assistant. 71

73 VIII. INSTITUTE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine s Baptism 72

74 A. General Policies Academic Affairs Committee The Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for overseeing the academic programs of the Augustine Institute and student academic progress. It is comprised of the Provost, the Academic Dean, one other faculty member, and the Registrar. This committee is responsible for responding to student grievances concerning academic matters. Student Formation Committee The Student Formation Committee is charged with overseeing student formation and activities, spiritual life and retreats, Student Council, households, and all other elements of student life. It is composed of the Provost, Chaplain, and two other faculty members. This committee is responsible for responding to student grievances related to student life. Academic Integrity In accord with the Augustine Institute Honor Code, students are held to the following standards of academic integrity: 1. All work submitted by students in fulfillment of a course or practicum must be the student s original work; 2. Students will not submit their own work for multiple purposes (in identical or similar form) without receiving explicit and prior consent from each instructor involved; 3. Students will not copy or paraphrase without proper acknowledgment in conformity to proper academic standards and the style sheet adopted by the Institute; 4. Students will not forge an instructor s or an administrator s signature or an official document of the Institute; 5. Students will not give or receive aid in examinations or unpermitted aid in class work; 6. Students are to hold one another accountable to the letter and spirit of this Policy. Violation of this code of academic integrity is a serious offense, which can result in the loss of academic credit or dismissal from the Institute. Personal Comportment Students at the Institute are expected to uphold the highest standard of behavior in dress and comportment. The standard of personal comportment shall be understood as that proposed by Catholic moral teaching, which rises above the mere observance of regulations and calls for a courtesy that is an expression of supernatural charity. That standard not only must be observed at 73

75 the Institute (in chapel, classrooms, library, halls, on the grounds, and at all practicum sites) but also extends to all public and private behavior. The student of the Institute should regard himself or herself as an ambassador of both the Church and the Augustine Institute in all settings, and act as a witness to Christ. Any serious departure from this standard may be cause for dismissal from the Institute. Alcohol and Drug Policy Augustine Institute students are to refrain from the use of any illegal drug. Use of such a substance may result in disciplinary measures and/or dismissal. Moderate use of alcohol is permitted during approved Augustine Institute events. Grade Point Scale Academic Policies A standard 4.00 grading system is used to measure academic performance. A 4.00 grade point average marks the highest level of attainable scholarship. Grade point average is calculated by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of credit hours attempted. Grade points are assigned as follows: Letter Percent Grade Points Designation A % 4.00 Superior A % 3.75 Excellent B % 3.50 Good B 83-86% 3.00 Satisfactory B % 2.75 Unsatisfactory C % 2.50 Failure C 73-76% 2.00 Failure C % 1.75 Failure F 0% 0.00 Course requirements not completed Other Transcript Notations: TR Transfer Credit AU Audit R Repeated Course I Incomplete Grade W Withdrawn NR No grade reported 74

76 Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA) A student s GPA is calculated by dividing total grade points by total credit hours completed. A student s cumulative GPA is calculated by dividing all grade points earned by all credit hours completed. Grade points are calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours per course by the numerical points for the grade earned in the course. Example: Courses Credit Hours Grade Grade Points Calculation SCRP A x 4.0 = 8.0 THEO B x 3.5 = 7.0 HIST A x 3.75 = CATE B x 3.0 = 6.0 Total = 3.58 GPA Minimum Grade Point Average A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 ( B ) is required for graduation. Lowest Acceptable Grade B- is the lowest acceptable grade at the master s level. Failing Grade A grade of C (plus or minus) is not considered acceptable at the graduate level of study and indicates failure to meet the minimum objectives of the course. Under extraordinary circumstances a C may be removed by re-examination or other suitable means, as determined by the instructor. If re-examination is deemed appropriate it must be completed by the fourteenth calendar day of the next semester. Otherwise, a failed course must be repeated. Failing two or more courses in one semester results in a meeting with the Academic Dean and likely removal from the program. Failing the same course twice will require dismissal of the student from the program Incompletes A student is expected to complete all work within the semester. A grade of I (Incomplete) may be issued only when a student has completed a substantial amount of the required work for the course (normally 80%), and the student s academic studies are interrupted for a medical emergency or some other just cause beyond the control of the student. An Incomplete may not be given simply for the reason of permitting additional time to complete assigned course work. The work needed to complete the course, as directed by the instructor, must be turned in normally before the fourteenth day of the next semester. In exceptional circumstances, and by approval of the Academic Dean, more time may be granted until the end of the next semester. 75

77 Failure to complete the required work as scheduled will result in the grade of F for the course, unless a just cause requires that a W be entered as a permanent record on the transcript. Withdrawals from a Course A W designates an honorable withdrawal from a course after the end of the second week of class through the end of the tenth week of class. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates. Transferred Courses The designation TR on the transcript shows that credit for a given graduate level course was earned at another college, university, or seminary and accepted as transfer credit at the Augustine Institute. While approved transfer credits count toward a degree at the Institute, grades earned elsewhere are not transferable and are not included in the calculation of grade point average. Audits With the approval of the Academic Dean, a student may choose to Audit a course. A student receives no grade or credit for an audited course and the designation AU will appear on the transcript. After the first week of class, a student s status may not be changed from audit to credit, or vice versa. Repeated Courses The designation R on the transcript shows that a student has repeated a course. Only the more recent grade is calculated in the student s grade point average; the previous grade is replaced with the R designation and is not calculated into the cumulative grade point average. Academic Honors The Augustine Institute recognizes academic achievement in two ways: at the end of each semester by the Dean s List, and at graduation by conferring Academic Honors. Dean s List Full-time students are placed on the Dean s List for a given semester if they attain a grade point average for that semester of at least 3.75, based on 9 academic hours of graded course work, and if they are otherwise in good standing. Academic Honors Each year academic honors are awarded upon graduation to a small group of students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, measured by their cumulative grade point averages. The Dean, upon recommendation of the Institute faculty, sets the cumulative grade point average 76

78 requirements for graduation cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude. The cumulative grade point average for each of the honor designations is as follows: cum laude magna cum laude summa cum laude A student must earn a minimum of 27 hours of credit while resident at the Augustine Institute to be eligible to graduate with academic honors. Grades are not transferred from other institutions and are not included when calculating the cumulative grade point average. Grade Appeal Process The grade appeal process is provided for students as a way of ensuring academic fairness across the institution. If a student thinks that he or she was graded unfairly, he or she may appeal the grade using this process. First, the student should approach the instructor or teaching assistant who originally graded the student's work and inquire about the grade stating the reasons why he or she thinks the grade is unfair. The instructor or teaching assistant should review the work and explain his or her reasons for the grade given. The instructor or teaching assistant may choose, upon reconsideration and review, to alter the grade given to the student provided he or she has serious reason to do so. The initial appeal must be made within 30 days of receiving the grade. Distance Education If the student is unsatisfied with the explanation of the teaching assistant, he or she may appeal the grade. For distance education students, the grade should first be appealed to the professor supervising the course using the Grade Appeal Form available on Moodle. The Grade Appeal Form and relevant student work with any grade markings must be submitted to the Director of Distance Education. At this point in the process, the professor should review the student's work and discuss it with the student and the teaching assistant. The professor will sustain or override the grade given by the teaching assistant. If the student is still unsatisfied with his or her grade, he or she may file a grievance with the Academic Dean. The grievance procedure may be found in the Student Handbook. On Campus If, after appealing to the course instructor, the student is still unsatisfied with his or her grade, he or she may file a grievance with the Academic Dean. The grievance procedure may be found in the Student Handbook. 77

79 Other Student Policies Student Records The Augustine Institute complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). FERPA guarantees the confidentiality of student records and gives the individual student the right to examine his or her official records. A permanent record of each student s credits, grades, and academic status is kept in the Registrar s Office. Student records are protected against unauthorized inspection by third parties except for the following: Other school officials, including teachers, within the educational institution or local educational agency, who have legitimate educational interests. Any other inspection requires written permission from the student. Following a written request to the Dean, the student is free to inspect his files at any time. Notification Many important notifications and announcements are sent to students through . Current e- mail addresses should be kept on file. Students are asked to check this account regularly and to notify the office of any changes in their addresses. Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases of sexual assault and harassment should be reported immediately to the police. In an emergency, 911 should be called. In other cases, the incident should be reported to the Denver Police Department, which can be contacted at (720) Cases involving Augustine Institute students, faculty, and staff should be reported to the Provost or the President. Student Complaints or Concerns Student complaints address general concerns or personal matters not serious in nature. Student complaints should be submitted in writing to the Provost. Complaints will be addressed either within the Student Formation Committee or in the Academic Affairs Committee depending on the nature of the complaint. Every effort will be made to respond to the complaint in a timely manner. If the complaint has not been addressed to the satisfaction of the student, it may be appealed to the President for discussion within the President s Council. Grievances Student complaints of a serious nature should be addressed as grievances. After filing a grievance a response will be given in 10 days as to whether the grievance is valid and requires a hearing. If the grievance is rejected the student has 30 days to appeal to President. If the grievance is accepted a hearing will be arranged, where testimony will be accepted from the student and any other party involved. A decision will be given to the student within one week of the hearing. The student has 30 days to appeal the ruling to the President. Hearings will be conducted by the Academic Affairs Committee and the Student Formation Committee depending on the nature of the grievance. 78

80 Health Insurance Health care insurance is not included in the tuition charged to students. All students are responsible for buying their own health insurance and health care. Students are also expected to assume responsibility for auto, theft, and personal possession insurance. Disability Services The Augustine Institute is committed to meeting all reasonable academic needs to provide equal access for those with disabilities, in accord with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation must be submitted two weeks prior to the start of classes. Academic Probation and Dismissal Disciplinary Actions The Institute requires all students to perform at or above the 3.00 grade-point level in all academic work. Students who have received merit-based scholarships are required to perform at or above the 3.50 grade-point level in all academic work. Students who perform below these standards for the semester are placed on academic probation and informed of their status. However, during the student s first semester at the Augustine Institute, a student who fails to achieve these minimums will be given a one-semester grace period to bring his or her GPA up before being placed on probation or before losing a scholarship. A student who is placed on probation is interviewed by the Program Coordinator and the Academic Dean in order to determine the factors that may be contributing to his or her academic difficulties. The Dean will consult with the student and the Program Coordinator to design a plan to improve performance. The student s progress will be monitored closely throughout the subsequent term. If a student is on academic probation for two consecutive semesters, the Academic Dean may reduce a student s academic load and require the student to participate in appropriate tutorials and study-skills training. If the student continues to perform below the 3.00 grade point requirement, the student may be advised to withdraw from the academic degree program. A student who has earned a grade point average of 2.00 or less at the end of an academic year may be dismissed from the academic degree program. Failure of the same course twice will require dismissal of the student from the program. Suspension or Expulsion Suspension or expulsion may occur for serious problems related to academics or conduct that occur during a student s course of studies. Such decisions would be made either by the Academic Affairs Committee or by the Student Formation Committee and can be appealed to the President s Council. 79

81 Financial Policies Federal Loans Since the Augustine Institute is not yet accredited, students are not eligible for Federal loan programs. Past students loans cannot be deferred. Student Loan program The Augustine Institute has received a generous donation to aid new, full-time, on-campus students who want to enroll in the Augustine Institute but need financial assistance. With this gift, the Institute is able to offer a limited number of loans to new students enrolling this upcoming academic year. Only students who maintain full-time status at the Augustine Institute will be eligible for this loan program. Students will be evaluated on their financial need, ability to succeed at the Augustine Institute, and ability to repay the loan after graduation. Books Each student must purchase the assigned texts for their courses at the Augustine Institute from a vendor of the student s choice. Booklists are supplied in advance for all required texts. It is the student s responsibility to ensure that all texts are purchased before the first day of class. Payment Plan Students have the option to pay tuition and fees on a payment plan. There is an administrative fee to make use of this option. Exact dates for the payment plan schedule, as well as the administrative fee, are listed on the registration form for each semester. Delinquent Tuition Payment Policy A student becomes liable for his/her tuition upon registration. Tuition payments received after each payment deadline are considered late and will be assessed a $ late payment fee. Students have the right to request that this fee be waived. The only reasons for waiving the late payment fee include: documented administrative error or documented extraordinary circumstances such as severe illness, a death in the family or natural disaster. Supporting documentation is required and tuition must be paid before submitting a request to waive late payment fees. Requests listing the rationale and documentation should be sent in writing to the Chief Financial Officer. The late payment fee may not be waived due to: lack of funds, unawareness of deadlines, or unawareness of acceptable payment types. If the request is denied, the student may appeal to the Academic Affairs Committee by contacting the Academic Dean. Students who do not pay tuition and fees or make arrangements for tuition and fee payment by the payment deadline may have their schedules cancelled. Students will be notified concerning 80

82 outstanding tuition delinquencies and given five business days to either pay the tuition and fees or make arrangements for tuition and fee payment prior to cancellation. Students whose schedules are cancelled for non-payment of tuition and fees will have their academic progress discontinued for the term in question and will not be able to attend class or receive grades. Students whose schedules are cancelled for non-payment of tuition and fees may appeal to the Academic Affairs Committee for reinstatement and continuation of academic progress for the term. A written appeal, using the grievance form, must be submitted to the Academic Dean by the end of the 12th week of the Fall and Spring semesters. Prior to a student's appeal being approved, the Chief Financial Officer must verify that payment for the current term has been received or that appropriate arrangements have been made for tuition and fee payment. Students whose schedules are reinstated are subject to a $ reinstatement fee. Check or credit card payments that are returned or refused will negate any tuition payment agreement for the reinstatement of a student's schedule. The Institute reserves the right to deny reinstatement when a demonstrated pattern of tuition delinquencies over two or more semesters has occurred. Course Cancellation Registration and Student Status Policies The Institute reserves the right to cancel a course for insufficient enrollment. If an adequate alternative class is not available, a substitution may occur to avoid delays in degree completion. Concurrent Registration If a student is enrolled within another graduate program, approval must be granted for these courses to apply towards the completion of a degree. Registration Procedures Students must be in good standing both academically and financially to register for a new semester. A student must register during the days prescribed in the academic calendar. Registration, Add/Drop, and Withdrawal forms must be filed with the Registrar within the time frame indicated by the academic calendar. A grade of F will be given for courses that have not been officially dropped. Adding and Dropping Courses Once registration is complete, students may add courses for sound academic reasons, with the permission of the Academic Dean, no later than the first Friday after the beginning of classes. A student may drop courses for sound academic reasons, with the permission of the Academic Dean, no later than the second Friday after the beginning of classes. The course will not appear on the student s transcript. For either action, an Add-Drop form must be submitted to the Registrar by the published deadlines. Requesting a Transcript 81

83 A request for a transcript must be submitted to the Registrar in writing ( is acceptable). A $5 fee must be paid before the transcript will be mailed or released. While fulfillment of requests varies in time, please allow one week maximum for this process. Leave of Absence Students may request a leave of absence for a set period of time for a serious reason. Such a request should be submitted in writing to the Academic Dean and must respect policies concerning Withdrawals and Incompletes. A leave of absence will not be counted toward the time limit for completing a degree. 82

84 B. On-Campus Institute Policies Academic Policies Full-Time Status A normal course load for a full-time student is eight to ten credit hours per semester. Students staying within a two-year completion rate (those taking intensive courses or having transfer credit) would also be considered full-time On-Campus Tuition and Fees Financial Policies Tuition does not cover the entire cost of the education provided by the Augustine Institute. Contributions from donors help defray our tuition costs. The Augustine Institute is committed to stewarding finances well and controlling costs while providing a high-quality, graduate-level education. Full-Time Student Part-Time Student Audit Student Tuition per credit hour $625 $625 $320 Tuition per credit hour - cash/check discount Activity Fee per semester* (non-refundable) $610 $610 $305 $100 $50 $50 * The activity fee for winter and summer classes is $30 per class. Financial Aid and Scholarships The Augustine Institute has a strong commitment to provide scholarships for its students at varying levels of support. These scholarships are available to degree-seeking students on the basis of a calculation of merit or need. There are five scholarship levels: Scholarship Criteria Student Award Status Presidential Merit-based Full 50% tuition or higher St. Augustine Merit-based Full up to 40% tuition St. Jerome Need-based Full up to 40% tuition St. Ambrose Merit-based Part up to 20% tuition 83

85 St. Monica Need-based Part up to 20% tuition Criteria and renewal conditions for scholarships can be found in the Graduate Bulletin. Further Information Financial aid and tuition scholarships are only awarded at the beginning of each academic year. Students are responsible for covering the cost of books, supplies, and housing. Applicants are encouraged to apply early because disbursements are only made as long as scholarship funds are available. Applications are available from the Admissions Office. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs are funded through the consistent generosity of donors to the Augustine Institute. The Institute does not accept direct Federal aid, nor does it participate in indirect programs of Federal aid such as the Student Guaranteed Loan Program. Refund Policy After withdrawing from a course or the program, refunds of tuition will be given according to the following schedule: Tuition Refund Schedule During the 1st and 2nd Week 100% During the 3rd Week 80% During the 4th Week 60% During the 5th Week 40% During the 6th Week 30% During the 7th Week 20% During the 8th Week 10% During the 9th through 14th Week 0% Campus Information The Augustine Institute is located on the campus of Colorado Heights University (CHU), on the fifth floor of the Administrative Building. Augustine Institute Office: (phone) 3001 South Federal Blvd (fax) Denver, CO info@augustineinstitute.org Web: augustineinstitute.org Colorado Heights University Main Office: Snow-Closures: (automated message system) Campus Safety: Web: chu.edu/index.html 84

86 Campus Map CHU Policies and Facilities Public Safety Office The Public Safety Office is located on the first floor (ground level) of the Administration Building, Room 104. Officers are available to provide escorts and assistance with medical emergencies on campus at any time. Report security issues or concerns to Colorado Heights University Public Safety Office, (303) Suspicious persons or activity may also be reported anonymously online at chu.edu/programs/sick.php. Parking on Campus Parking on campus conforms to the regulations of the Colorado Heights University Public Safety Office. Parking permits are issued by the Public Safety Office upon verification of eligibility and presentation of current vehicle registration and driver s license. Parking permits are issued for 85

87 use only in the vehicle specified on the application form. Permits are not transferable to other vehicles. The parking registration fee is $30. Designated Parking Lots Students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the Augustine Institute may park in the following lots at the following times: Student Lots: C, D, E, G, H (6:00am-11:00pm); A, B (5:00pm-11:00pm) Faculty Lots: A, D, E, G, H (6:00am-11:00pm); B (5:00pm-11:00pm) Visitor Lot: B (6:00am-5:00pm, M-F); visitors may park without permits for two days, but must obtain temporary parking permits for extended use. Weather/Closure If the campus of Colorado Heights University closes for inclement weather, Augustine Institute classes will also be cancelled. Augustine Institute students will be notified, via , but may also call the CHU automated message system ( ) for closure information. Machebeuf Cafeteria Colorado Heights University operates a dining facility on campus. Augustine Institute students may make use of this service. May Bonfils Stanton Library Although materials from the Stanton Library are not available for circulation to Augustine Institute students, AI students may use the library s study space on campus. Operating hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-9:30 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Post Office A post office is located on the first floor (ground level) of the Administrative Building. Postal products and services include postage stamps, money orders, express mail, and outbound letters and packages. Operating hours are M-F, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. 86

88 Augustine Institute Facilities Administrative Offices Administrative offices are located on the southeast end of the Augustine Institute, just opposite the main lecture hall. Offices of the President, Registrar, Chief Financial Officer, and Staff Accountant may be found there. Bookstore The Augustine Institute bookstore is located inside the Administration Office. The bookstore carries books on select topics each semester, publications by the faculty of the Augustine Institute, publications by the Augustine Institute Press, and Augustine Institute apparel. Classrooms The main lecture hall is located on the southwest end of the Augustine Institute, just opposite the administrative offices. Smaller conference rooms also serve as classrooms for more intimate settings. Faculty Offices The offices of the following professors may be found along the main hallway of the Augustine Institute: Prof. Mark Giszczak, Dr. Tim Gray, Prof. Sean Innerst, Fr. John Riley, and Dr. Edward Sri, and Dr. Jared Staudt. St. Augustine Oratory The St. Augustine Oratory, located on the western side of the Augustine Institute, remains open for prayer and quiet study during operating hours. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered daily in the Oratory by the Augustine Institute chaplain, Fr. John Riley. Student Lounge The student lounge, located on the eastern side of the Augustine Institute, serves as a place for students to gather casually between classes and as a space students may reserve for planned activities. The lounge holds a piano, several couches, refrigerator, microwave, and small reading library. Study Rooms A study room on the western side of the Augustine Institute is reserved for quiet study. It remains open during operating hours. The study room is equipped with five desks, computer hookups, and wireless Internet. 87

89 Wireless Internet Two wireless networks provide Internet access on campus. Passwords are case sensitive. Augustine1 (south side): jp2anddenver Augustine2 (north side): Thursday Attendance Other On-Campus Policies Attendance at all classes and practica is vital to academic success and to the attainment of professional mastery. Students are expected to attend all meetings. Nevertheless, extraordinary circumstances may arise that make class attendance impossible. Unexcused absences may impact the final grade of the course, at the professor s discretion. Dress Students should dress in a respectful and modest manner for class and other official school activities. Business casual attire is recommended. Drugs and Alcohol Augustine Institute students are to refrain from the use of any illegal drug. Use of such substances may result in disciplinary measures and/or dismissal from the Augustine Institute. The possession, use, or barter of illegal substances is forbidden on the Augustine Institute campus. Moderate use of alcohol is permitted during approved Augustine Institute events. Event Planning Students are encouraged to use the Augustine Institute facilities as a resource for building community. Events to be held on the premises of the Augustine Institute or under the advertised patronage of the Augustine Institute must be pre-approved. Space for events is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority is given to official clubs and organizations of the Augustine Institute. Prior approval for events must be obtained from the Student Formation Committee. ID Cards Identification cards are issued to students at the beginning of every academic year and remain valid for the entirety of that year. Punctuality Prompt arrival is an indication of both charity and the professional comportment appropriate to one who intends to work in the apostolate. Students are expected to arrive at class and be seated prior to the established starting time for each class. Repeated tardiness may affect the final grade in the course, at the instructor s discretion. 88

90 Smoking Smoking is forbidden on the Augustine Institute campus. Student Organizations Students are encouraged to start student organizations that reflect their interests and the Augustine Institute s mission to cultivate virtue and promulgate Catholic culture. Organizations must be approved first by the Student Council and secondly by the Student Formation Committee. Technology Cell phones must be silenced during class. Alongside the privilege of bringing personal computers to class, students are expected to refrain from surfing the Internet, checking personal , or chatting online during class periods. Students may record classes with the prior approval of individual professors 89

91 Assistance throughout the Semester C. Distance Education Institute Policies Academic Policies Each distance education course will have a Teaching Assistant available regularly to answer any questions via or a blog site. These Teaching Assistants will also assist professors in administering and grading all quizzes, papers, and final exams. Their names and contact information will be included in each student s course packet. Directed Study Directed study courses are not available for distance students. Extensions Since distance education is designed to be more flexible and since many Catholic educators operate on a semester schedule, students may apply for an extension through the Teaching Assistant at least two weeks before the final exam is due for the reason of permitting additional time to complete assigned course work. The administrative fee for an extension is $100 per class. This will allow the student to complete the course requirements within one month of the end of the semester, however the Teaching Assistant will not be available for questions after the original end of the semester date. Failure to complete the required work as scheduled will result in a failing grade for the course. Students may receive a maximum of three extensions in the course of their studies. Final Examinations Distance education final examinations are proctored. Each student is responsible for finding a qualified proctor for each final exam to be taken (i.e., priest, secretary, religious, librarian, or supervisor). The proctor may not be the student s spouse, family member, or an Augustine Institute alumni or student. Students must fill out a form requesting a certain proctor. Each proctor s qualifications will be verified by the Institute. Proctored final examinations are usually taken online in a secure, timed format through the Institute s Course Management System. The Institute customarily protects the exam with a password, which is then provided to the proctors. Graduation Distance students are welcome to participate in the annual graduation ceremony once they have completed all course work and degree requirements. Graduation is held annually in Denver during the month of May. If a student cannot attend the ceremony, his or her diploma will be mailed. 90

92 Incompletes A student is expected to complete all work within the semester. A grade of I (Incomplete) may be issued only when a student has completed a substantial amount of the required work for the course (normally 80%), and the student s academic studies are interrupted for a medical emergency or some other just cause beyond the control of the student. An Incomplete may not be given simply for the reason of permitting additional time to complete assigned course work. The work needed to complete the course, as directed by the instructor, must be turned in normally within one month of the end of the semester. In exceptional circumstances, when approved by the Academic Dean, more time may be granted until the end of the next semester. Failure to complete the required work as scheduled will result in the grade of F for the course, unless a just cause requires that a W be entered as a permanent record on the transcript. Intensive Courses Distance education students are encouraged to attend intensive courses offered over a short period of time during either the summer session or during breaks throughout the academic year. Late Work Any course work that has been turned in past the deadline will incur a 5% deduction from the total possible score on the first day it is late and a 2% deduction for each additional day late. These deductions will continue until the assignment has been turned in to the Teaching Assistant. Online Course Management System The Institute provides an online course management system. Every distance education course has its own webpage where students can access course documents and forums for discussion and take quizzes and exams. Within the system students have access to an online student center where they can ask administrative questions and access general institutional documents (academic calendar, registration forms, etc.), information on writing skills, and helpful online resources. Teaching Assistants The Institute provides students with qualified teaching assistants to help them in their course of studies. Teaching Assistants are responsible for leading class discussions on the course forum, maintaining frequent contact with students, answering course-related questions, and evaluating student assignments. Teaching Assistants report to the Director of Distance Education and are overseen by the faculty member responsible for each course. 91

93 Distance Education Tuition and Fees Financial Policies Tuition does not cover the entire cost of education at the Augustine Institute. Contributions from donors help to hold down tuition costs. The Augustine Institute is committed to good financial stewardship to control costs while providing a high-quality, graduate-level education. Tuition per credit hour Credit-Seeking Student Audit Student $365 $170 Media Fee Credit-seeking distance education students are responsible for a non-refundable media fee to help cover the costs of classroom technology, filming, DVD production, the Moodle course management system, mailing of course materials, and communication technology for Teaching Assistants. The media fee is charged on a per credit basis. Media fee per credit hour $65 Credit-Seeking Student Financial Aid and Scholarships The Augustine Institute does not offer financial aid or scholarships to distance education students at this time. 92

94 Refunds After withdrawing from a course or the program, refunds of tuition will be given according to the following schedule: DE Tuition Refund Schedule During the 1st and 2nd Week 70% During the 3rd Week 60% During the 4th Week 50% During the 5th Week 40% During the 6th Week 30% During the 7th Week 20% During the 8th Week 10% During the 9th-14th Week 0% Proctor Policies Students are required to find a qualified proctor to oversee their final examinations. The proctor may be a teacher, librarian, supervisor, or parish employee (pastor, DRE, or secretary). The proctor may not be the student s spouse, family member, or an Augustine Institute alumni or student. Every student will need to complete and return the Proctor Verification Form, available on Moodle, at least one month before final examinations. After a proctor has been verified by the Distance Education office, he or she will be ed the examination password(s) before the week of final examinations. More detailed information on the proctor verification process and final examination week will be provided by the Distance Education Assistant during the course of the semester. 93

95 IX. CONTACTS Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine s Parable of the Trinity 94

96 Name Title Phone # Justin Barber Adjunct Assistant Justin.Barber@du.edu Professor of Greek Jim Beckman Director of Youth Leadership and Evangelization, Adjunct Professor x110 jim.beckman@augustineinstitute.org Kathleen Dunleavy Staff Accountant kathleen@augustineinstitute.org Rachel Dunleavy Lynda Fitzsimmons Marica Frank Mark Giszczak Distance Education Administrative Assistance x x114 rachel@augustineinstitute.org Executive Assistant x105 lynda@augustineinstitute.org Adjunct Associate Marica.Frank@archden.org Professor Director of Distance mark@augustineinstitute.org Education, Assistant x113 Professor Tim Gray President, Associate tim.gray@augustineinstitute.org Professor x105 Sean Innerst Practicum Director, Sean.Innerst@archden.org Associate Professor Brenda Kraft Media brenda.kraft@augustineinstitute.org Producer/Director x107 Justin Leddick Director of Video justin@augustineinstitute.org Production Stephen Logan Chief Financial Officer steve.logan@augustineinstitute.org x106 Susan Purcell Registrar susan@augustineinstitute.org x103 Jonathan Reyes Associate Professor of Church History and Culture JReyes@CCDenver.org Fr. John Riley Chaplain, Adjunct Professor Edward Sri Provost, Associate Professor R. Jared Staudt Academic Dean, Assistant Professor x x x115 father.riley@augustineinstitute.org edward.sri@augustineinstitute.org jared.staudt@augustineinstitute.org 95

97 Who-To-Contact-For-What List Academics Dr. Jared Staudt, Academic Dean Distance Education Prof. Mark Giszczak, Director of Distance Education Rachel Dunleavy, Distance Education Administrative Assistant Financial Issues Steve Logan, Chief Financial Officer General Questions or Concerns Please select area to which it most closely relates from this list. Practicum Prof. Sean Innerst, Practicum Director Registration Susan Purcell, Registrar Sacraments and Spiritual Life Fr. John Riley, Chaplain Student Formation Dr. Edward Sri, Provost Technology Steve Logan, Chief Financial Officer 96

98 X. SONGS AND PRAYERS OF THE INSTITUTE Benozzo Gozzoli, Death of St. Monica 97

99 Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae, vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae, ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte; et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. Ora pro nobis sancta Dei Genetrix. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) Oremus. Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui gloriosae Virginis Matris Mariae corpus et animam, ut dignum Filii tui habitaculum effici mereretur, Spiritu Sancto cooperante praeparasti: da, ut cuius commemoratione laetamur; eius pia intercessione, ab instantibus malis, et a morte perpetua liberemur. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Litany in Honor of St. Augustine Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us. Holy Father Augustine, pray for us. Saint Augustine, example of contrite souls, pray for us. St. Augustine, son of the tears of thy mother Monica, pray for us. St. Augustine, light of teachers, pray for us. St. Augustine, exterminator of heresies, pray for us. St. Augustine, illustrious warrior against the foes of the Church, pray for us. St. Augustine, pillar of the True Faith, pray for us. St. Augustine, vessel of Divine Wisdom, pray for us. St. Augustine, rule of conduct for apostolic life, pray for us. St. Augustine, whose heart was inflamed with the fire of Divine Love, pray for us. St. Augustine, humble and merciful father, pray for us. St. Augustine, zealous preacher of the Word of God, pray for us. St. Augustine, illumined expounder of Sacred Scripture, pray for us. 98

100 St. Augustine, ornament of bishops, pray for us. St. Augustine, light of the True Faith, pray for us. St. Augustine, noble defender of Holy Church, pray for us. St. Augustine, refulgence of the glory of God, pray for us. St. Augustine, blossoming olive tree of the House of God, pray for us. St. Augustine, indefatigable adorer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us. St. Augustine, inexhaustible fountain of Christian eloquence, pray for us. St. Augustine, shining mirror of holiness, pray for us. St. Augustine, model of all virtues, pray for us. St. Augustine, consoler of the distressed, pray for us. St. Augustine, comforter of the forsaken, pray for us. St. Augustine, friend and helper of the poor, pray for us. St. Augustine, our father, pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Let us pray. O God, Who didst disclose to Saint Augustine the hidden mysteries of Thy wisdom and didst enkindle in his heart the flame of Divine Love, thus renewing in Thy Church the pillar of cloud and fire, graciously grant that we may pass safely through the storms of this world and reach the eternal fatherland which Thou didst promise us, through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Prayer of St. Augustine (music by Ed Conlin) 1. O Beauty ancient, O Beauty so new, Late have I loved Thee and feebly yet do. Though you were with me, I was not with you. Then you shone our face and I was blind no more. Refrain My heart searches restlessly and finds no rest til it rests in Thee. O Seeker you sought for me, Your love has found me; I am taken by Thee. 2. I sought this world and chased its finer things, Yet were these not in you, they would not have been. My ceaseless longing hid the deeper truth, In all my desirings, I was desiring You. 3. Lord, in my deafness you cried out to me. I drew my breath and now your fragrance I breathe. O Fount of Life you are forever the same; O Fire of Love come set me aflame. 99

101 Devotions for Holy Hour O Salutaris Hostia O salutaris Hostia, Quae caeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen. Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus V. Lord, have mercy on us. R. Christ, have mercy on us. V. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. V. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mother's womb, [etc.] Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God. Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty. Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God. Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High. Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven. Heart of Jesus, glowing furnace of charity. Heart of Jesus, vessel of justice and love. Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love. Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues. Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise. Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts. Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells all the fullness of the Godhead. Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased. Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received. Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills. Heart of Jesus, patient and rich in mercy. Heart of Jesus, rich to all who call upon You. Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness. Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our offenses. 100

102 Tantum Ergo Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with reproaches. Heart of Jesus, bruised for our iniquities. Heart of Jesus, obedient even unto death. Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance. Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation. Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection. Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation. Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins. Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who hope in You. Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You. Heart of Jesus, delight of all saints. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make our hearts like unto Thine. Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee forever and ever. Amen. Tantum ergo sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori, genitoque Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen. The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. 101

103 Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints. May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen. Holy God We Praise Thy Name Holy God, we praise Thy Name; Lord of all, we bow before Thee. All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in Heaven above adore Thee; Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign. Hark, the loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising, Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord. Serotina Prayers for our Community and Benefactors It is the custom of the Augustine Institute to pray specifically for living and deceased benefactors. The prayers that follow, called the Serotina (evening prayers) are traditionally said by Augustinian communities for living and deceased benefactors. This office is particularly useful to begin or end common meetings. (Kneeling) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. V. O Holy Banquet, R. In which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the soul is filled with grace, and there is given to us a pledge of future glory. (Alleluia) V. You have given them bread from heaven (Alleluia) R. Having all sweetness within it. (Alleluia) 102

104 Let us pray: O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament left us a memorial of your Passion, grant, we implore you, that we may so venerate the sacred mystery of your Body and Blood as always to experience the fruits of your redemption, you who live and reign forever and ever. Amen. (Then follows:) Our Father... Hail Mary... I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to Blessed Michael the Archangel, to Blessed John the Baptist, to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to our holy father Saint Augustine, to all the saints, and to you brothers and sisters that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Blessed Michael the Archangel, Blessed John the Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, our holy father Saint Augustine, all the saints, and you brothers and sisters, to pray to the Lord our God for me. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. Amen. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and the remission of our sins. Amen. Prayer for the Good of the Community Father in heaven, in your all embracing love you have brought us together as the servants of God that we might serve the Church of your Son in the spirit of our vows and in the true love of our founder. Strengthen our commitment to the demands of our vocation. Send our community many young men and women who with whole heart and in true harmony will serve your Kingdom. Grant our sick patience and hope and make their sacrifices fruitful for the Church and the entire Augustinian family. Increase our devotion to those for whose beatification we confidently pray. Strengthen our brothers and sisters in the missions, bless their efforts, and may your good news find a hearing by all nations. Heal the wounds of disunity among those who call upon your name. In your loving care receive the petitions of the faithful and our friends who ask for our prayers. Graciously grant the requests of our house, (or Chapter) and the entire Augustinian family. 103

105 All good and merciful God, we place all our trust in you. In the love of the Holy Spirit, we pray the prayer that your Son himself taught us: Our Father (Standing erect, say:) Prayer for the Living Benefactors V. Let us pray for all the brothers, sisters, parents, relatives, and benefactors of our community, living and deceased. R. Grant, Lord God, the reward of eternal life, to all who have been good to us in your name. Psalm 123 Our Trust is in the Lord To you I have lifted up my eyes, / you who dwell in the heavens, / my eyes like the eyes of slaves, / on the hands of their Lords. Like the eyes of a servant, / on the hand of her mistress, / so our eyes are on the Lord our God, / till he show us his mercy. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy. / We are filled with contempt. / Indeed all too full is our soul / with the scorn of the rich, / with the proud man's disdain. Glory to the Father... V. Lord, have mercy R. Christ, have mercy V. Lord, have mercy Our Father... V. O Lord, save your servants, R. O Lord, we trust in you. V. O Lord, send us help from your holy sanctuary, R. And strengthen us out of Zion. V. Be for us, O Lord, a tower of strength, R. Protect us from all harm. V. Do not let our enemies overcome us, R. Nor the son of iniquity have power to harm us. V. May the name of the Lord be praised R. And may he guide us on the way of salvation. 104

106 Let us pray: V. Show us, O Lord your paths, R. And direct our hearts to keep your precepts. V. O Lord hear my prayer R. And let my cry come unto you. Prayer for the Pope Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, Our holy father Saint Augustine, and all your saints in heaven, grant the help of your heavenly grace to your son, Pope Benedict, the pastor of your Church. May his word and example inspire and guide the Church. Protect him from all harm, do not allow his enemies to triumph and may he, and all those entrusted to his care, come to the joy of everlasting life. Prayer for the Bishop Almighty God, our Father, eternal Shepherd and guide, look with love on Charles, our Bishop, chief shepherd of your church in the diocese of Denver. Give him the grace and power of your Holy Spirit that he may guide and govern his people with love. Protect him from all harm and help him to be a faithful teacher, wise administrator, and a holy priest. Prayer for Members, Benefactors, and Friends Father, you have renewed all creation in your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the King of the whole universe. May all the members, friends, and benefactors of our community, seek you with their whole heart and become subject to the gentle rule of your only begotten Son so that they may merit to obtain what they rightly ask. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer for Deceased Benefactors Psalm 130 A Cry from the Depths Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, / Lord, hear my voice! / Let your ears be attentive / to the voice of my pleading. If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, / Lord, who would survive? / But with you is found forgiveness; / for this we revere you. 105

107 My soul is waiting for the Lord, / I count on his word. / My soul is longing for the Lord / more than watchmen for daybreak; / let the watchman count on daybreak / and Israel on the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy / and fullness of redemption, / Israel indeed he will redeem / from all its iniquity Let us pray: Glory to the Father... As it was in the beginning... V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. Lord have mercy R. Christ have mercy V. Lord have mercy Our Father... Until... V. And lead us not into temptation R. But deliver us from evil. V. From the gates of hell R. Deliver their souls, O Lord. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. V. O Lord hear my prayer R. And let my cry come unto you. God, our Father, you grant pardon from sin and will the salvation of everyone. We beg you to be merciful and grant that all the deceased priests, brothers, sisters, relatives, and benefactors of our community may come to eternal happiness through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all your saints. O God, the creator and redeemer of all the faithful grant to all your deceased servants the remission of all their sins, that they may obtain the pardon that they have ever wished for. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. V. We praise the Lord our God who has brought us together to rejoice in the Spirit. R. May we always be humble of heart and place our joy in the Lord. Let us not be carried away by any material success, but rather acknowledge that true happiness will be ours only when the things of this life have passed away. 106

108 Prayer for Protection of the Parish, Community, and Family V. Hail, Queen of Heaven R. Mother of the King of Angels, / O Mary, flower of virgins, / like a rose or lily, / pour out prayers to your Son, / for the salvation of the faithful. V. Pray for us, O holy Virgin of virgins, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Protect, O Lord, we pray, upon the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, this community of the servants of God from all misfortune and graciously shield from the enemy all those who implore you from their heart, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Prayer in Honor of Saint Joseph O God, who in your ineffable providence have chosen Saint Joseph as the spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we pray, that we may have him in heaven interceding for us whom we venerate as our protector on earth, through Christ, our Lord. Prayer in Honor of Saint Augustine O God, by revealing to our holy father, Saint Augustine, the secrets of your eternal wisdom and by kindling in his heart the flames of divine love, you renewed in your Church the miracle of the cloud and fire. Grant that under his guidance we may safely pass through the dangers of this world and be worthy to reach the eternal land of promise, through Christ, our Lord. (Here follows the closing prayer:) V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you R. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. 107

109 XI. DOCUMENT APPENDIX Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine Blessing the Faithful 108

110 2011 Class Schedule On-Campus 109

111 2011 Class Schedule Distance Education 110

112 Augustine Institute Master of Arts Thesis Proposal Student Name: Concentration: Proposed Thesis Title: Approved: Date: Director Approved: Date: Dean Approved: Date: Reader Note: After consulting with a faculty member of your choosing to determine the suitability of your thesis topic and the faculty member s willingness to direct you in your study and writing, you must present this form, along with a thesis statement, a preliminary bibliography and an outline of your proposed thesis to your director. He or she will then forward the full proposal to the Dean. While it isn t necessary to obtain another reader for your thesis, your director or the Dean may suggest that you obtain one when a thesis topic crosses disciplinary lines or otherwise calls for more than one area of expertise in a director. This process must be completed on or before Friday of the first week of May (or December for a Fall thesis). Viva voce defense of the thesis is made at the end of the spring semester of the last year of study. 111

113 (Thesis Title Page) AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE TITLE A THESIS SUBMITED TO THE FACULTY OF THE AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY BY FULL NAME DENVER, COLORADO MAY

114 Student Complaint and Grievance Policy Any student who believes that an injustice or a violation of state, federal, or Institute policies, laws, or regulations has occurred, should try to resolve the problem through consultation with each of the individuals involved. If grievances remain unresolved, student complaints should be submitted in writing to the Provost. Complaints will be addressed either within the Student Formation Committee or in the Academic Affairs Committee, depending on the nature of the complaint. Every effort will be made to respond to the complaint in a timely manner. If the complaint has not been addressed to the satisfaction of the student, it may be appealed to the President. Statement of Grievance Form Student Date Phone Check One: Academic (Faculty) Non-Academic (Faculty or Staff) Please fill out the below. Use extra paper if needed. Include supporting documentation. If Non-Academic, specify: Name of Instructor/Staff Member: Class (if appropriate): Date(s) of incident: Date(s) of attempted resolution: Name(s) of witnesses: Specific Policy violated (if can be specified): Specify your grievance: Rationale for supporting your allegation: Requested outcome (specify the solution/action you want taken): Student Signature Date 113

115 Augustine Institute Recommendation and Complaint Form **For minor issues only. Serious concerns should be submitted on the grievance form** Name: Phone Describe recommendation or complaint: Describe suggested action: Student Signature Date Please return to: 1. Academic Dean for any academic issues 2. Provost for student life issues and those concerning staff 3. Director of Distance Education for issues concerning distance education 114

116 Course Add/Drop Form Deadline: See the current Academic Calendar for add/drop deadline date. Complete and return to the Registrar s Office. Forms will not be accepted after the deadline. Student Last Name: Student First Name: Semester: Year: Registrar Office Use Only Total credits before change: Total credits after change: Processed by: Date: Add/Drop Circle One Add Drop Add Drop Add Drop Add Drop Course Num Course Title Credits I request to add/drop the above course(s): Student Signature: Date: I grant this student permission to add/drop the above course(s): Academic Dean Signature: Date: Course Withdrawal Form Deadline: See the current Academic Calendar for withdrawal deadline date. Complete and return to the Registrar s Office. Forms will not be accepted after the deadline.students who withdraw from a course will receive a grade of W. Student Last Name: Student First Name: Semester: Year: Registrar Office Use Only Total credits before change: Total credits after change: Processed by: Date: Withdrawal Course Num Required Course Title Credits Instructor Signature/Date I request to withdraw from the above course(s): Student Signature: Date: I grant this student permission to withdraw from the above course(s): Academic Dean Signature: Date: 115

117 Application for Directed Study After obtaining this form from the Registrar s Office, the student must write out a proposal and then discuss it with his or her chosen faculty sponsor. After student and sponsor have signed the form, they must submit the proposal to the Academic Dean for approval. This original form must be attached to the student s registration form in order for the student to register. The Registrar, the faculty sponsor and the student should each retain a copy of the proposal. The Registrar will provide copies to faculty members. At the end of the semester, the sponsor shall complete the evaluation and send a copy to the Registrar s Office for the student s file. Note: Directed Study opportunities are available to on-campus student only. Student Name: Degree Program: Phone: Current Addresss: Faculty Sponsor Name: Course Number: HIST 512 SCRP 512 THEO 512 CATE 512 Semester: Course Title: SCRP 608 Attach a Directed Study Course Proposal which includes: 1. TOPIC 2. METHODS OF ANALYSIS 3. READING LIST 4. DIRECTED STUDY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (e.g. number and length of papers, meetings with professor, oral presentation, final exam, etc.) Faculty Sponsor I have met with (student s name) and discussed the attached proposal. In signing this form, I agree to sponsor this student and to evaluate this student s learning as outlined in the attached proposal. Faculty Sponsor s Signature Date Student I have met with (sponsor s name) and discussed the attached proposal. In signing this form, I agree to fulfill the requirements outline in the proposal within the given academic semester. Student s Signature Date I have reviewed this independent study course proposal and find its conditions satisfactory for earning academic credit. Academic Dean s Signature Date Review at end of Semester I have reviewed the semester coursework of (student s name) and attest that he or she has completed this independent study course. I have also submitted the semester grade to the Registrar. Grade assigned: Faculty Sponsor s Signature Date 116

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119 A Academic Advising Distance Education, 34 General, 24 On-Campus, 27 Academic Affairs Committee, 72 Academic Calendar Distance Education, 10 On-Campus, 9 Academic Dean Message from the Dean, 18 Academic Honors See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Academic Initiatives, 23 Academic Integrity See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Integrity Academic Policies Distance Education, General, On-Campus, 82 See also, Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal See, Policies, General Policies, Disciplinary Actions Academic Research, Tips for Research, Academic Support, 24 Adding and Dropping Courses See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Administrative Offices See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Alcohol and Drug Policy General, 73 On-Campus See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Archdiocese of Denver General Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 54 Archdiocesan Master Calendar of Events, 54 Contact Information, 54 Parish Listings, 54 Young Adult Activities Archbishop s Mass, 54 Archdiocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry, 54 Catholic Young Adult Sports, 54 Theology on Tap, 54 Vigil Praise,

120 Attendance See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Audits See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Augustine Institute Campus Map, 84 Catholic Identity, 13 Contact Information, 83 Facilities Administrative Offices, 86 Bookstore, 86 Classrooms, 86 Faculty Offices, 86 St. Augustine Oratory, 86 Student Lounge, 86 Study Rooms, 86 Wireless Internet, 87 Faculty and Staff Contact List, 94 Goals of the Institute, 13 History of the Institute, 12 Mission Statement, 12 Seven Values of the Institute, 12 Who-To-Contact-For-What List, 95 Augustinian Spirituality and Charism Confessions, Patron, 44 Recommended Books, 46 See also, St. Augustine Society B Basic Degree Requirements Distance Education, On-Campus, 19 Books See, Policies, General Policies, Financial Policies Bookstore See, Augustine Institute, Facilities C Cafeteria, Machebeuf See, Colorado Heights University (CHU), Facilities Campus Information Contact, 83 Campus Map, 84 Career Counseling 119

121 See, Practical Formation, Distance Education and On-Campus Catholic Culture See, Personal Formation, Culture Catholic Culture Events See, Personal Formation, Culture Catholic Identity See, Augustine Institute Career Skills and Professional Preparation Seminar Series See, Practical Formation Certificate Program, 21 Chaplain, Distance Education, 60 General, 42 Message from the Chaplain, 42 Classrooms See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Closure/Weather See, Policies, On-Campus, Colorado Heights University (CHU) Colorado Heights University (CHU) Campus Map, 85 Contact Information, 85 Facilities Designated Parking Lots, 85 Machebeuf Cafeteria, 85 May Bonfils Stanton Library, 85 Post Office, 85 Public Safety Office, 84 Policies See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Colorado Heights University (CHU) Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA), See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Commencement See, Convocation Concurrent Registration See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Convocation Opening Mass, 14 Commencement, 14 Council of Hippos See, Student Council Course Cancellation See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Curriculum Overview,

122 D Dean s List, See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Degree Concentrations Distance Education, On-Campus, Delinquent Tuition Payment See, Policies, General Policies, Financial Policies Denver Downtown Attractions, 55 Museums, 55 Performing Arts, 55 Sports, 55 Devotions for Holy Hour See, Prayers Directed Study See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies Disability Services See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Discipleship See, Practical Formation Disciplinary Actions See, Policies, Disciplinary Actions Distance Education Advising, 34 Book Recommendations, 33 Certificate Program, 21 Comprehensive Examinations, 34 Degree Program, FAQ, 34 Forum Posting, 33 How Distance Education Works Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses, 32 Assessments and Grades, 32 Course Materials, 31 Moodle, 32 Proctors, 32 Student Responsibilities, 31 Teaching Assistants and Professors, 31 Interacting with Your TA, Messages from the Chaplain, 60 Online Course Management System, 33 Personal Formation See, Personal Formation, Distance Education Policies See, Policies, Distance Education Policies 121

123 Relation of On-Campus and Distance Education Programs, 22 Documents 2011 Distance Education Class Schedule On-Campus Class Schedule, 108 Application for Directed Study, 115 Course Add/Drop Form, 114 Course Withdrawal Form, 114 Master of Arts Thesis Proposal, 110 Master of Arts Thesis Title Page, 111 Recommendation and Complaint Form, 113 Statement of Grievance Form, 112 Dress See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies E Notification See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Event Planning See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Extensions (Distance Education) See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies F Facilities Augustine Institute See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Colorado Heights University (CHU) See, Colorado Heights University (CHU), Facilities Faculty and Staff Contact List, 94 Faculty Offices See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Final Examinations (Distance Education) See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies Financial Aid and Scholarships Distance Education, 91 On-Campus, Financial Policies Distance Education, General, On-Campus, See also, Policies FOCUS/AI Flag Football Game See, Personal Formation Frequently Asked Questions Distance Education,

124 Practicum Program, Full-time Status See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Academic Policies G Goals of the Institute See, Augustine Institute Grade Appeal Policy See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Grade Policies See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Grade Point Scale See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Graduation (Distance Education) See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies H Health Insurance Policy See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies History of the Institute See, Augustine Institute Honor Code, 16 Households See, Residential Life Housing See, Residential Life I ID Cards See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Impact Center for Youth Ministry, 23 Incompletes (Distance Education) See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies Intensive Courses Distance Education See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies General, 24 J Job Postings Board See, Practical Formation L Late Work (Distance Education) 123

125 See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies Leave of Absence See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Lecture Series, 23 Library Information, Cardinal Stafford Library, 25 Carey Thomas Library, 26 Ira J. Taylor Library, 26 May Bonfils Stanton Library See, Colorado Heights University (CHU), Facilities Penrose Library, 26 Loans See, Policies, General Policies, Financial Policies M MA Concentrations, Distance Education Biblical Theology, 21 Distance Education Catholic Youth Ministry, 21 Distance Education Evangelization and Catechesis, 21 On-Campus Biblical Theology, 20 On-Campus Catholic Youth Ministry, 20 On-Campus Evangelization and Catechesis, 20 On-Campus Sacred Scripture, 19 On-Campus Systematic Theology, 20 Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology through Distance Education, Master of Arts in Theology Program, Master s Thesis Four Steps to Writing the Thesis, 30 General Policies, 27 Tips for Preparing the Thesis, 29 Viva Voce, 28 Media Fee See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Financial Policies Men s Group, 57 Mission Statement See, Augustine Institute Monastery Trips See, Personal Formation Moodle, See, Distance Education, How Distance Education Works Mountain Getaway Retreat See, Personal Formation N Nondiscrimination Policy, 7 124

126 Nova et Vetera Theological Journal, 23 O On-Campus Certificate Program, 21 Degree Programs, Personal Formation See, Personal Formation, On-Campus Policies See, Policies, On-Campus Policies Off-Campus Life Banks, 53 Hotels, 53 Restaurants, 53 Shops, 53 Young Adult Activities See, Archdiocese of Denver Opening Mass See, Convocation P Payment Plan See, Policies, General Policies, Financial Policies Personal Comportment See, Policies, General Policies Personal Formation Culture General, 49 Events, 58 Distance Education Messages from the Chaplain, 60 Prayer for Students, 61 Recommendations for Spiritual Life, 60 Recommended Book, 61 Social Network, 60 Tips for Academic Success and Life Balance, On-Campus FOCUS/AI Flag Football Game, 58 Households, 52 Men s Group, 57 Monastery Trips, 58 Off-Campus Life, 53 Service, 49 Women s Group, 57 Retreats 125

127 Mountain Getaway Retreat, 50 Spring Retreat, 50 Policies Distance Education Policies Academic Policies Assistance Throughout the Semester, 89 Directed Study, 89 Extensions, 89 Final Examinations, 89 Graduation, 89 Incompletes, 90 Intensive Courses, 90 Late Work, 90 Online Course Management System, 90 Teaching Assistants, 90 Financial Policies Distance Education Tuition and Fees, 91 Financial Aid and Scholarships, 91 Media Fee, 91 Refunds, 92 Proctor Policies, 92 General Policies Academic Integrity, 72 Academic Policies Academic Honors, Audits, 75 Computations of GPA, 74 Dean s List, 75 Failing Grade, 74 Grade Appeal Policy, 76 Grade Point Scale (GPA), 73 Incompletes, 74 Lowest Acceptable Grade, 74 Minimum GPA, 74 Repeated Courses, 75 Transferred Courses, 75 Withdrawals, 75 Alcoholic and Drug Policy, 73 Disciplinary Actions Academic Probation and Dismissal, 78 Suspension or Expulsion, 78 Financial Policies Books, 79 Delinquent Tuition Payment Policy, Loans, 79 Payment Plan,

128 Other Student Policies Disability Services, 78 Notification, 77 Grievances, 77 Health Insurance, 78 Sexual Assault and Harassment, 77 Student Complaints or Concerns, 77 Student Records, 77 Personal Comportment, Registration and Student Status Policies Adding and Dropping Courses, 80 Concurrent Registration, 80 Course Cancellation, 80 Leave of Absence, Registration Procedures, 80 Requesting a Transcript, 80 On-Campus Academic Policies Full-Time Status, 82 Colorado Heights University (CHU) Policies Parking on Campus, Weather/Closure, 85 Financial Policies On-Campus Tuition and Fees, 82 Financial Aid and Scholarships, Refund Policy, 83 Other On-Campus Policies Attendance, 87 Dress, 87 Drugs and Alcohol, 87 Event Planning, 87 ID Cards, 87 Punctuality, 87 Smoking, 88 Student Organizations, 88 Technology, 88 Parking See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Colorado Heights University (CHU) Post Office See, Colorado Heights University (CHU), Facilities Practical Formation Distance Education Career Counseling, 70 Career Skills and Professional Preparations Seminar, 70 Sample Resumes, 70 On-Campus 127

129 Career Counseling, 69 Career Skills and Professional Preparation Seminar Series, 64 Discipleship, 64 Job Postings Board, 69 Practicum Program See, Practicum Program Preparing for Further Study, 69 Message from the Practicum Director, 63 Practicum Program FAQ, General Policies, 65 Prayers Devotions for Holy Hour, Litany in Honor of St. Augustine, Prayer for Students, Prayer of St. Augustine, 98 Salve Regina, 97 Serotina Prayers for our Community and Benefactors, Proctors See, Distance Education, How Distance Education Works See, Policies, Distance Education, Proctor Policies Provost Letter from the Provost, 5 Public Safety Office See, Colorado Heights University (CHU), Facilities Punctuality See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies R Refund Policy Distance Education, 92 On-Campus, 83 See also, Policies Registration and Student Status Policies See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Registration Procedures See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Requesting a Transcript See, Policies, General Policies, Registration and Student Status Policies Residential Life General, 51 Households, 52 Retreats See, Personal Formation, Retreats Rome Seminar,

130 S Sacramental Presence, 42 Scholarship and Financial Aid Distance Education, 91 On-Campus, Service Groups See, Personal Formation, On-Campus Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Smoking See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Spiritual Direction See, Chaplain St. Augustine Oratory See, Augustine Institute, Facilities St. Augustine Patron of the Institute See, Augustinian Spirituality and Charism St. Augustine Society General, 45 Meetings, 57 Rule of the St. Augustine Society, 45 Staff and Faculty Contact List, 94 Student Complaints or Concerns See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Student Council Council Members, 56 Letter from the President, 6 Makeup, 56 Mission, 56 Student Formation Committee, 72 Student Grievance Policy See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Student Handbook Disclaimer, 7 What is the Student Handbook, 7 Student Lounge See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Student Organizations See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Student Policies See, Policies Student Orientation, 14 Student Records Privacy See, Policies, General Policies, Other Student Policies Study Rooms See, Augustine Institute, Facilities 129

131 Style Sheet, Suspension or Expulsion See, Policies, General Policies, Disciplinary Actions T Table of Contents, 3 Teaching Assistants General, 31 Interacting with your TA, Policy See, Policies, Distance Education Policies, Academic Policies Technology See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Other On-Campus Policies Transferred Courses See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Tuition and Fees ( ) Distance Education, 91 On-Campus, 82 V Viva Voce, 28 W Weather/Closure See, Policies, On-Campus Policies, Colorado Heights University (CHU) Who-To-Contact-For-What List, 95 Wireless Internet See, Augustine Institute, Facilities Withdrawal from Program See, Policies, General Policies, Academic Policies Women s Group See, Personal Formation, On-Campus Writings Skills General, Recommended Books, Recommended Online Sources, 40 See, Style Sheet 130

132 Benozzo Gozzoli, St. Augustine s Funeral Augustine Institute 3001 South Federal Blvd. Denver, CO Phone (303) Fax (303) info@augustineinstitute.org The Augustine Institute admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 131