Church on the Move

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Taught by DSPT. The course examines contemporary ecclesial movements and their pastoral/spiritual contribution to the life of the Church. While John Paul II hailed religious movements as "a new Spring," many have created tension within the wider community. The course seeks to understand Christian movements from within, working with the testimony of leaders and members. Movements considered include: Catholic Action, Catholic Worker, Focolare, Communion and Liberation, Neo-Catechumens, Basic Ecclesial Communities, Cursillo, Sant'Egidio, Charismatic Renewal, Volunteer movements. Format: Class meets only during the first half of the semester. Lecture to seminar; evaluation: group work, research paper and class presentations.