Ministry Seminar on Evangelization Offered by ODU's MA Theology Program

September 24, 2004

COLUMBUS - Ohio Dominican University's Master of Arts in Theology program will offer a non-credit master's level ministry seminar on Evangelization for those who wish to enrich their ministerial skills and knowledge. This special topic seminar is open to the general pubic (non-matriculating students).

The seminar meets a total of nine hours over a three-day period. The cost of the seminar is $100 for non-matriculating participants. All sessions will be held in Erskine Hall on Ohio Dominican's main campus at 1216 Sunbury Road.

Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be given a certificate of completion, which they may use to apply for continuing education units from their employers. The seminar, entitled "Theological Principles for Evangelization", is inspired by these words of Pope Paul VI: "There is a profound link between Christ, the Church, and evangelization" (Evangelii Nuntiandi 16; 1975).

Evangelization has many facets both within the Church and beyond the Church. By examining Church documents primarily, this short course will focus on the theological principles behind Catholic evangelization and its relevance for contemporary society. The topic is pertinent for all persons concerned about the mission of the Church, as well as those specifically involved in RCIA, catechesis, or general parish ministry.

Mary Pat Mulligan will lead the seminar. Mulligan is Professor Emerita at the Pontifical College Josephinum and is currently a doctoral candidate in Systematic Theology at Duquesne University. She has a M.A. in Theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum, and a B.S. in Education from Carlow College.

"Theological Principles for Evangelization" will be held on Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; on Saturday, October 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and on Thursday, October 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Registrations are requested by Friday, October 1.

For more information or to register, contact Ms. Jennifer Messer in the Graduate Studies Office at 614.251.4615 or messerj@ohiodominican.edu.