Adult Faith Formation Program Overview Archdiocese of New York / Fordham University
Greetings, On behalf of the Archdiocese of New York and Fordham University I welcome you to our online Adult Faith Formation Program. Since its founding by Archbishop John Hughes 175 years ago, Fordham has steadfastly served the mission of educating Catholics and of promoting the faith. Today in partnership with the Archdiocese of New York we continue this tradition by serving you. Our office is here to assist you through the course registration process. If you have specific questions about how these courses will be applied to Catechetical Certification, please be in touch with the Archdiocese of New York Adult Faith Formation Office at nycatholicfaith@gmail.com. After completing this program if you would like to continue your faith and career development, please let us know. We are happy to share with you additional information about courses, certificates, and degrees offered at the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. Thank you for your interest in this program. We look forward to journeying with you through these Adult Faith Formation courses. Peace of Christ, C. Colt Anderson, Ph.D.
Welcome to the Fordham University / Archdiocese of New York Catechetical Training Program! This continuing education program involves six courses, each running for approximately six weeks at a time. These courses do not include required books. The reading material is offered free as part of each course. There will be five start dates per year for courses and typically only two courses will be offered each season. All courses are asynchronous which means there are discussions you will be required to take part in by a certain time each week. There are no specific class times you have to be online. Registering for Courses Please visit fordham.edu/adny to access the ADNY Course Application. On the application please choose I am participating in the Archdiocese of NY Continuing Education Program from the dropdown menu. You will proceed with the application from here. Please complete all informational fields including Personal, Parish Information, Signature, and Review. Please note we expect continuing students to register for each course at least 7 days before the course begins. This allows us time to open enough classes and resolve any other issues for you to have a positive experience starting each course.
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Calendar for Non-Credit Courses 2017-2018 February Session Course Begins: February 6, 2017 Course Ends: March 17, 2017 Course: An Introduction to Catholicism Instructors: C. Colt Anderson, MaryAnn Gratton, Cara McMahon April Session Course Begins: April 24, 2017 Course Ends: June 2, 2017 Course: Understanding the Creed Instructor: C. Colt Anderson Course: Introduction to Holy Scripture Instructor: Giovanna Czander
June Session September Session Course Begins: June 5, 2017 Course Ends: July 14, 2017 Course: Introduction to Catholicism Course: Introduction to Holy Scripture Course: Understanding the Creed Course Begins: September 11, 2017 Course Ends: October 20, 2017 Course: An Introduction to Catholicism NYAD-0110 Instructor: C. Colt Anderson Course: Introduction to Holy Scripture NYAD-0112 Instructor: Giovanna Czander Course: Understanding the Creed NYAD-0114 Course: Unveiling the Sacraments NYAD-0120 Course: Catholic Social Teaching NYAD-0126
October Session Courses Begin: October 23, 2017 Courses End: December 4, 2017 Course: An Introduction to Catholicism NYAD-0110 Course: Introduction to Holy Scripture NYAD-0112 Course: Understanding the Creed NYAD-0114 Course: Unveiling the Sacraments NYAD-0120 Course: Catholic Moral Teaching NYAD-0128
Course Descriptions An Introduction to Catholicism NYAD 0110 The course will introduce students to the multifaceted nature of Catholicism in a historical framework. Students will be introduced to key concepts such as the meaning of faith, the nature of revelation, the analogy of faith, the concept of social salvation, and an awareness of the Church as a mystery. In short, the course will help students to see the connection between their lives as Catholics and a God who uses history as a form of communication, who becomes incarnate, and who forms a sacramental community of faith. Introduction to Holy Scripture NYAD 0112 This course will introduce students to basic concepts that are necessary for reading Holy Scripture. The students will learn how the books of scripture were composed, the various types of scripture, and how the early Church chose books for inclusion into the Bible. The relationship between Holy Scripture and the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the lift of the individual believer are integral parts of the course. For an in depth treatment of the relationship between Scripture, tradition, magisterium, and sensus fidelium, sign up for the level 2 workshop. Understanding the Creed NYAD 0114 Students will be briefly introduced to the historical context behind the creeds before turning to consider the articles of the creed. The lectures will follow the Catechism s treatment of the 12 articles of the Nicene Creed, with some particular care in addressing the issue in the final judgment. Unveiling the Sacraments NYAD 0120 This course will explain the meaning of a sacramental worldview and tis significance for human happiness. Students will receive a brief history as to the development of the seven sacraments and particular instructor on the history and spiritual significance of each sacrament. Particular attention will be paid to baptism and Eucharist. Catholic Social Teaching NYAD 0126 Students will be introduced to a Catholic understanding of what it means to be and act as human as outlined in Catholic teachings on social justice. The course will cover how the Church understands the dignity of the human person and the common good as well as how they interplay with the New Evangelization, answering the question: What does living Catholic social teaching mean for today?
Catholic Moral Teaching NYAD 0128 The course will examine how to reach fulfillment or happiness in life, which the Catechism sometimes refers to as beatitude. The course will cover how the Church understands conscience, sin, virtue, and the common good. Students will learn key distinctions such as the difference between an act being immoral and being sinful. Trinity and Christology NYAD 0130 Trinity and Christology are fundamental aspects of the Catholic faith but they can be difficult for modern people to grasp. This course will explain why these doctrines developed as they did and will point to their spiritual significance. While part of the course will cover the major councils that developed these doctrines, it will also show how our understanding of Christ and the incarnation has adapted to cultural conditions in the past. Students will learn the difference between high and low Christology and how they are both legitimate ways of understanding Jesus Christ, which can be useful for both evangelization and catechesis.