Franciscan Formation Seminars 1
Module Code: 430FFSM1 Credits: 10 Contact Hours: 30 Level: 4 Lecturer: Seamus Mulholland OFM
Syllabus
The module is taught over two terms, Michaelmas and Trinity. It explores the nature of formation first of all at the human level then at the Christian and then the Franciscan so that one can now speak of a Tripartite Formative ‘Franciscanology’ and Anthropology.
The module begins by exploring the nature of human formation, then moves to consider the Christian formation of the human person and finally the Franciscan formation of the human person. An examination is made into some of the levels at which the human person is formed,e.g. psychic, intellectual, emotional, sexual, etc., followed by an investigation into how the human person is formed e.g. examining the formation of Jesus of Nazareth within his own time, culture and ethos.
Finally the Franciscan person is considered through an exploration of the factors involved in the formation of Francis of Assisi: cultural, literary, religious, socio-economic, historical. The module utilises various texts, Christian and Franciscan, to give a solid grounding in this formative Franciscan anthropology.
Aims
- To examine and explore the dynamics involved in the theory and practice of Franciscan Formation
- To give a grounding in the ‘Franciscanological’, Anthropological, Canonical facets of the Formation process
- To assist in the personal formation growth and development of those involved in the Formation ministry in the Franciscan Movement
- To ensure that those involved in the ministry of Formation acquire the relevant Franciscan and Human Development background for the skill they will need for this ministry
Assessment
Students will write a 2000 word essay
Teaching Methods
Lectures, groupwork, private reading, Powerpoint presentations.
Knowledge and Understanding
- a knowledge of the fundamental principles underlining Franciscan Formation
- a knowledge of the Franciscan and ecclesial documents that relate to Formation
- an understanding of the processes involved in the growth and development of those in Franciscan Formation, the skills necessary for minister as Formation personnel within their Province/Congregation
Subject Specific Skills
The ability to form independent opinions and to use the Franciscan Formation documents appropriately to support conclusions. The skill of presenting Franciscan Formation materials, organised in a coherent argument, in written or oral format, with references and bibliography related to Franciscan Formation documents where necessary
Transferable Skills
That they can communicate course content and their own findings/research in a balanced manner to others, especially Formation Secretariats whether at pre-novitiate/initial/ ongoing formation levels
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