tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657117836311300995.post-62935908210289983992007-12-05T10:58:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:10:20.379-08:00The Theory and Practice of the Diaconate will be offered on January 12, 2008 from 9AM – 5PM at the Diocesan conference room and the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. This course has a new syllabus and deals with different material than the class has in the past. Previously, Bishop Schofield taught the class and offered similar instruction during the ordinands' pre-ordination retreat. In order to provide wider exploration of diaconal ministry, SJSM is introducing a revised course. Bishop Schofield will still be offering his pre-ordination retreat, so that the diaconal students will have the advantage of both courses.<br /><br />This course will be taught by Fr Van McCalister, Archdeacon Tom Magitti and Deacon Madeline Burton<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Required texts</span><br />"Deacons and the Church" by John N Collins (Morehouse)<br />"Many Servants - An Introduction to Deacons" by Ormonde Plater (Crowley)<br />"Deacons in the Liturgy" by Ormonde Plater<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reading Assignments </span>(prior to class)<br />Acts chs 6, 7 &amp; 8<br />Acts 21.8<br />Philippians 1.1<br />1 Timothy<br />Titus<br />James 1:27<br />1 Peter 1:1 – 2:12<br />“Deacons and the Servant Myth” by Anthony Gooley (article posted on DioNet SJSM Conference)<br />"Holy Orders" - two articles from "The Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship" (posted on DioNet)<br />Lesser Feasts &amp; Fasts – Vincent [1-22], Alcuin [5-22], Ephrem [6-18], Laurence [8-10], Francis [10-4], Stephen [12-26] (posted on DioNet)<br />BCP 396-399; 406-409; 537-555<br />Bishop’s Customary on Deacons (posted on DioNet)<br />"Deacons and the Church" by John N Collins<br />"Deacons in the Liturgy" by Ormonde Plater<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Written Assignments </span>(to be turned in on class date)<br />(1) Prepare three (or more) questions regarding diaconal ministry to be asked of deacons, in class.<br />(2) Write a two-page paper on the six deacons listed above. Compare and contrast their ministries. Which of these deacons most inspires you and why? Be prepared to present in class.Fr Van McCalisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02791926496944058482noreply@blogger.com