Teaching as Formation in the Life of the Church

This course will explore a broad understanding of teaching in the church which not only incorporates a wide variety of methods and practices but grapples with the relationship between knowledge and character formation.  We will engage with the place and role of continuing education (catechesis) primarily for adults in the context of the life, witness and mission of the local church community.  This discussion will be framed within the context of what it means to be human and how God’s self- revelation shapes and forms us in the church.  The course will include lectures, class interaction and class presentations.  Evaluation will be based on class participation, readings, a written assessment of a local church community, a final written assignment.