Franciscan Formation Sessions 1
Module Code: 432FFSN1 Credits: 10 Contact Hours: 30 Level: 4 Lecturer: Kathleen Anne Copp OSF | Crispin Jose SCSC
Syllabus
The first two weeks will be devoted to establishing the group and discussing the needs of each student with reference to their future ministry in formation. The group will be asked to read critically and evaluate extracts from the Correspondence Course on Franciscan Missionary Charism and present these individually.
Students will select three main areas of Franciscan formation and they will spend the term consolidating and applying knowledge acquired throughout the term, in addition to guided personal research on recent Franciscan materials relevant to these areas. Work in progress will be brought back to the group and presentations made once a topic has been covered. Small groups will then prepare a formal presentation, using the work of each student, geared to a specific audience.
Throughout the year, students will be asked to consider the unique identity of their congregation/community within the identity of the wider Franciscan movement, the Church and the world today.
Aims
This is the first module of a one year programme. This module aims:
- To build the group into an effective formation team, within which individual needs for future formation ministry are recognised, discussed and addressed.
- To provide students with a solid Franciscan foundation through study and reflection on Franciscan sources and materials
- To monitor individual progress in other modules and provide individual mentoring as appropriate.
Assessment
There will be continual assessment and monitoring of the group.
Teaching Methods
Students will work in whole group sessions, as individuals and in smaller groups. There are mentors available to meet individual needs. Students will be expected to make a presentation on one of their selected areas designed for a particular group within the process of formation in their community/congregation.
Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students will be able to:
- Recognise essential elements for contemporary formation from a range of Franciscan sources
- Interpret these elements critically so that they can present them to formees
- Share and discuss what they have learned openly and confidently within the group
Subject Specific Skills
- Interpret a range of material in order to apply it to formation in their future ministry
- Organise material and present it in a manner appropriate for a given group whether as part of a formation programme or if invited to a parish/church/student gathering.
- Collaborate with others to develop ideas and skills
Transferable Skills
- Form independent opinions and present these in the group in such a way that open discussion and debate can take place
- Contribute confidently to class and group discussions
- Build up trust among members of a group made up of individuals from a range of cultures
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