2012 Summer Workshops

Tuition Rates (per credit)

  • Master's: $520
  • Doctoral: $580
  • Non-matriculating/non-credit: $100

For information on registering for these workshops as a non-matriculating (non-credit) student, see that section in REGISTRATION on our General Information page.


Weekday Workshop: June 25-29

CEL 698/798-01
The Flourishing Educator (1 credit)

Monday-Friday
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Fr. John Cecero, S.J.
Fr. Cecero is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Fordham University. He is also Rector of the Jesuit Community and Director of the Center for Spirituality and Mental Health at Fordham.

This course will apply both the theory of positive psychology, with its emphasis on the development of virtues, and the practices of Ignatian spirituality to chart a course for flourishing as educators. Participants will confront the challenges to well-being and vital engagement, and then sharpen their awareness and practice of virtues such as creativity, humility, and gratitude to enhance optimal functioning and satisfaction as educators.

Weekend Workshop: July 7 & 8

CEL 698/798-02
Bullies and Catholic Education (1 credit)

  • Saturday, July 7; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and
  • Sunday, July 8; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Br. Edward van Merrienboer, O.P.
Brother Edward van Merrienboer, O.P. is Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia, Missouri.

In recent years, there is a growing understanding of the dynamics of bullying and its disruptive role in the learning process. This behavior in the context of Catholic education presents a challenge to the school’s mission to promote human dignity. This workshop will provide an opportunity for the educator to deepen his/her knowledge about bullying and how to address it in the school environment. Drawing from current research methods to identify and curb school aggression, each session will provide information, shared insights of fellow educators, and practical guides for bully prevention. Special emphasis will be placed on the Catholic faith tradition to promote human dignity.


Weekend Workshop: July 14 & 15

CEL 698/798-03
Campus Ministry for the Adults (1 credit)

  • Saturday, July 14; 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and
  • Sunday, July 15; 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Baber
Susan Baber is Chair of Theology and Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola School, New York City.

Adults connected to a Catholic school are central to the transmission of identity and the creation of a vibrant faith community. This workshop will examine issues related to the formation of the adults – faculty & staff, parents, and alumni/ae – within a Catholic school context.  It will explore and offer models of response to the questions: Who are the people in each of these groups?  What does each group need to know in order to promote Catholic mission and identity?  What spiritual experiences and practices would benefit each group?