Presenters

Rev. Gregory Heille, OP, DMin, Director, Doctor of Ministry in Preaching Program, Aquinas Institute of Theology

Rev. Manuel B. Williams, CR, CFRE, MDiv, ThM, Pastor, Director, Resurrection Catholic Missions of the South

CONTACT INFORMATION

Coordinator of Enrollment ManagementJessicaAdams, MSW, MAPS

Enrollment Management

314.256.8801 adams@ai.edu

Preaching & Racism: Finding Our Way Forward

Upcoming Dates And Times

Start Date

End Date

Description

Description

The contextually difficult task of preaching about racism requires intentionality. This seminar study about race and preaching invites reflective practitioners and students in initial and advanced ministerial formation to peer learning about racism in America and antiracism preaching practices.

Objectives

Learning and applying the vocabulary of caste and trauma to understand racism in personal, congregational, ecclesial, and social contexts
Bearing witness to experiences of racial suffering
Exploring pastoral, prophetic, and theological strategies for constructive antiracism preaching
Praying to heal and repair the social fabric of a world torn by racism (Though there will be brief preaching during class prayer, this is not a preaching lab course.)

Schedule

Reading begins May 17, 2021
Required Zoom classes on four Fridays from 9:30 am-noon and 1-3 pm central.
- June 4
- June 11
- June 18
- June 25

Requirements

Prerequisite: At least one previous preaching course
Friday Zoom classes: 2½ hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon on the four Fridays of June.
Reading: 1,001 pages core reading for all students and 568 additional pages for DMin students.
One-on-one Zoom consultation with an instructor: Every student in June, plus a second consultation with DMin students in July.
Integrative paper: Master’s and DMin students only, due at the end of July.
Auditing Students: Core reading, class exercises, and one-on-one Zoom in June.

Upon registration, you will be required to submit a $150 deposit which will be applied to your tuition for the course. (Please see Q&A for more information about tuition rates, billing, and tuition payments)

Questions & Answers

What is the cost for this course?

With gratitude to the Lily Endowment, the following discounted tuition rates apply:

HOM -D576-01, Audit, $794

HOM-D576-01, 3 Master's credits, $1,390

Hom D608-21, 3 DMin credits, $1,558

When you register, you will be required to pay a $150 deposit to reserve your spot. This deposit will be applied to your tuition and will be reflected on the billing statement (invoice) you will receive from the Student Billing office. Please note, you should not expect to receive an invoice until at least April 12th, and payment will be due in full no later than May 17th.

How many people will be in the course?

Registration is limited to 23 students

When is the deadline for registration?

Registration for the course will close on April 23, 2021

What if I've never taken a preaching course before? Can I register?

Unfortunately, no. At least one preaching course is required for all students in this course. This is because the course has been designed specifically for individuals who have some knowledge of homiletics and preaching and will not cover any foundational preaching concepts.