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.
The Seven Storey Mountain by
Thomas Merton. 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.
- 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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Thomas C. Cummings
graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1988.
He served four years in the United States Marine Corps
as a Logistics officer. After his military service,
Mr. Cummings entered the Congregation of Holy Cross
and began his theological studies. After two years
Mr. Cummings left the Congregation of Holy Cross and
taught scripture at St. Stanislaus High School in
Bay St. Louis, MS. In 1996 he entered the Master of
Divinity Program at the University of Notre Dame and
worked in the Office of Student affairs as an Asst.
Rector and Rector of an undergraduate hall. Mr. Cummings
completed his M. Div. in May 1999. He began work on
STEP during the 1998-99 academic year and has worked
full time in the Institute for Church Life since June
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