Core 9 - 081

Core 9 Term 081

Core Nine Lectures are every Monday and Wednesday at 9 A.M.

Faculty
John Jezierski, MSN, Nursing
Dr. John Nichols, Philosophy
Fr. Timothy McFarland, C.PP.S., Religion
Bro. Robert Reuter, C.PP.S., Philosophy (Director)
Sr. Patricia Robinson, B.V.M., Sociology

Guest Lecturers
Dr. Michael Malone, Philosophy
Dr. Thomas Ryan, Education
Dr. Peter Watkins, Political Science

Required Readings

Core 9 Syllabus
The Gift of Peace, by Cardinal Bernardin
Faith Among Faiths: Christian Theology and Non-Christian Religions, by James L. Fredericks
The Eucharist and the Hunger of the World, by Monika Hellwig
The Gospel According to Luke, by Michael F. Patella (note: this version of the text is optional. You may use a different edition.)
The Christian Vision of Humanity: Basic Christian Anthropology, by John R. Sachs
Jesus the Christ: Contemporary Perspectives, by Brennan Hill
Night, by Elie Wiesel

Collegial Agreements
The Core Nine Faculty have agreed on the following guidelines for writing assignments this semester:

Each student will be responsible for a minimum of 25 pages of written work over the semester.

One writing assignment common to all sections of Core Nine will be a personal "Christian Manifesto."

Since we are working toward a Christian Humanism that is respectful of all human persons, we ask you to try to avoid the use of exclusive or sexist language both in your written work and in class discussions.

Some Core Nine Links

United States Holocaust Museum
Yad Vashem Page
Human Rights USA - Resource Center - A number of resources on human rights can be found on this site.
From Jesus to Christ -- A PBS site with some interesting information about the world of Jesus, his ministry and a bit of historical context.
Catholic Voices - some interesting links on social and economic justice.

	Unit One: In the Presence of Evil
	M August 18 The Challenge of Christian Humanism Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: Syllabus, pp. 10-14 W August 20 A World of Chaos Lecturer: Dr. Peter Watkins Reading: Night, Elie Wiesel M August 25 The Problem of Evil Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: Syllabus: "Creation and Evil," pp. 15-25 "There is a Reason Why God Allows Evil," pp.26-30 W August 27 Never Again! The Call for Universal Vision Lecturer: Dr. John Nichols Reading: Syllabus: "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," pp.31-34 "Parliament of World Religions' Global Ethic," pp.35-42 W Sept. 03 The Meaning of Suffering Lecturer: Fr. Timothy McFarland Reading: Syllabus: Book of Job, selections; pp. 43-55 "The Anatomy of Violence," pp. 56-62 "Can We Forgive 9/11?" pp. 63-68
	Unit Two: Creation In the Image of God
	M Sept. 8 What Does “Creation” Mean? Lecturer: Dr. John Nichols Reading: Sachs, pp. 5-25; Introduction Creation in God’s Image Book of Genesis (selections) - Syllabus, pp. 69-72 W Sept. 10 Freedom and Community Lecturer: Sr. Patricia Robinson Reading: Sachs, pp. 27-42 The Gift of Human Freedom The Individual in Community M Sept. 15 The Fully Human Person Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: Sachs, pp. 43-58 Humanity: Male and Female Body and Soul W Sept. 17 Sin and Grace: Undoing and Uplifting Lecturer: Dr. Michael Malone Reading: Sachs, pp. 59-74 Sin Grace: The Gift of God’s Life M Sept. 22 The “Ends” (destiny, meaning, finality) of Human Life Lecturer: Dr. Thomas Ryan Reading: Sachs, pp.75-112 The Mystery of Death Resurrection of the Body Our Final Destiny Christian Living
	Unit Three: Jesus the Christ
	W Sept. 24 People, Places and Customs in Luke’s Gospel Lecturer: Sr. Patricia Robinson Reading: Hill, pp. 1-23 Introduction People and Places M Sept. 29 Luke: the Gospel of Universal Salvation Lecturer: Dr. John Nichols Reading: The Gospel of Luke, Chs. 1-12 W Oct. 1 Luke: The Gospel of Compassion Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: The Gospel of Luke, Chs. 13-24 M Oct. 6 Teacher and Miracle Worker Lecturer: TBA Reading: Hill, pp. 42-87 Teacher and Prophet Worker of Mighty Deeds W Oct. 8 Birth, Death and Resurrection Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: Hill, pp. 88-139 The Birth Stories The Passion Stories Raised from the Dead M Oct. 13 Savior and Salvation Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: Hill, pp. 177-219 Savior Liberator W Oct. 15 The Green Jesus: Christology and the Environment Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: Syllabus: pp. 73-81 "Elements in a Theology of Environment" Hill, pp. 160-176 Christology and the Environment M Oct 20 Clarifying the Faith Lecturer: Dr. John Nichols Reading: Hill, pp. 220-238 Early Doctrines
	Unit Four: Jesus and the Kingdom of God
	W Oct. 22 The Kingdom of God Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: Syllabus: pp. 82-94 "The Kingdom of God as Principle of Action in the Church" pp. 87-99 Fredericks, pp. 1-12 "Introduction" M Oct. 27 Many Religions: Establishing the Context Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: Syllabus: "A Word About Truth" pp.95-97 Fredericks, pp. 13-19; 24-27; 37-47; 55-60;79-80; 89-92 W Oct. 29 Many Religions: Critical Thinking Lecturer: Dr. John Nichols Reading: Fredericks, pp. 19-22; 29-33; 103-116; 119-127 M Nov. 03 Where Do We Go From Here? Lecturer: TBA Reading: Fredericks, pp. 139-180 "Experimenting With Comparison" "After Pluralism: Doing Theology Comparatively
	Unit Five: Christian Living
	W Nov. 05 The Meaning of Hunger Lecturer: Sr. Patricia Robinson Reading: Hellwig, pp. v-20 Introduction: Does It Mean Anything in Our Lives Hunger Has Many Meanings Hunger for Freedom and Dignity M Nov. 10 Eucharist: Giving Thanks, Giving Life Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: Hellwig, pp. 21-66 Jesus the Bread of Life The Eucharist: A Blessing The Eucharist: A Sacrament W Nov. 12 Eucharist as Mission: Feeding the World’s Hunger Lecturer: Bro. Rob Reuter Reading: Hellwig, pp. 67-85 Sacrifice and Transformation Christian Mission to the Hungry of the World The Eucharist and World Peace M Nov. 17 Our Brother Joseph Lecture time: PBS video Reading: Bernadin, pp.vii-73 Part One: False Accusation Part Two: Cancer W Nov 19 Reconciliation Lecturer: Timothy McFarland Reading: Bernadin, pp.77-153 Part Three: A Priest First, A Patient Second Part Four: Befriending Death Thanksgiving Break M Dec. 01 Faith, Reason, Action—The Christian Humanist Synthesis Lecturer: John Nichols Reading: Syllabus, pp. 10-14; 98-102 "Ten Building Blocks of Catholic Social Teaching" W Dec. 03 From Nine to Ten: Now What Lecturer: Fr. Tim McFarland Reading: None! Merry Christmas!

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