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The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day


Course Description

Do you like great literature? Like me I am sure you love to read great books and, in particular, those books that shed light on your faith life. Focusing on the theme of conversion for this year's series, this new offering from STEP will utilize the communication tools (Discussion Board, Chat, and e-mail) within our course management system to enable readers to participate in a nationwide book club. All participants will read the books according to an established schedule which will be posted in the course. There will be reflection questions posted for group discussion and additional information about the book and the author will be included in the resource section of the course space. Students are encouraged to post their own questions and initiate new threads of conversation about these great works. Come join us on an interesting journey of inquiry and discussion about these great Catholic writers.

Course Content

The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day. Participants must have their own copy of the book. The book will be read according to a schedule posted in the course. It would probably be wise to at least start the book before the course begins.

Course Format

  • Five weeks in duration, which includes orientation to online learning.
  • Typically 15-20 students in each course.
  • Some readings available online in text format.
  • Written responses on the Discussion Board.
  • Chats are encouraged but not required.

Participation Requirements

Requirements for course include:

  • Weekly reading of primary text according to established schedule
  • Log into course once every one to two days to check for new communications.

Time Expectations

  • 2 hours a week (time varies from student to student depending on your learning style and schedule.)

Course Certificate

There is no certificate for this course.

Meet the Developer

Mr. Ben Peters, M.Div.

Mr. Ben Peters, M.Div.

After graduating from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in 1996, Mr. Peters joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, teaching in Kingston, Jamaica and Omaha. Next, he came to Notre Dame and graduated with a Master of Divinity in 2001. He then spent a year working with street children in Nairobi, Kenya, and another year working at a soup kitchen in Baltimore. Mr. Peters returned to South Bend in 2003 to start the St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker House and join the staff of the Catholic Peace Fellowship.

 




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