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.
We will read the following short stories.
- "Revelation"
- "A Good Man is Hard to Find" (This
text is available online and will be posted in the course.)
- "Everything That Rises Must Converge"
- It is the responsibility of the participants
to acquire a copy of these stories. They are available
in a variety of editions. "Revelation" and "Everything
that Rises Must Converge" can be found in a collection
entitled, Everything that Rises Must Converge.
"A Good Man is Hard to Find" can be found in other collected
works; but an online edition will be posted in the course.
The works will be read according to a schedule posted
in the course.
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.
Requirements for course include:
- Weekly reading of primary text according
to established schedule.
- Log into course once every 1 to 2 days
to check for new communications.
- 2 hours a week (time varies from student
to student depending on your learning style and schedule.)
There is no certificate for this course.
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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. |
