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| "Praxis": The Combination of Theory and Action
It often is rewarding to take a broader look at life, including Marianist life. Day-to-day living is enriched by a deeper picture of "why" and "how."
To assist you in this process, the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS) is offering virtual learning communities (vlc) for the spring and summer. (See below for course descriptions.)
The goals of virtual learning communities (vlc) are twofold: 1) to learn Marianist history and 2) to build community through reflection and interaction on course content.
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| Spring Courses
Registration is now open for spring courses. The last day to register for spring is Wednesday, March 26. Each five-week vlc course runs from Sunday, March 30, to Saturday, May 3.
Courses offered for the spring are the following:
Marianist Studies: Founders
Walk with the Founders as they respond to the needs of their day. Learn their personal stories and reflect on the legacy they left for us to draw on in our times.
Marianist Studies: Community
Enhance your ability to form community in the Marianist spirit as you learn about the roots, expressions, and unique characteristics of Marianist communities.
Marianist Studies: Justice
Envision social change from a Marianist perspective through integrating Chaminade's insights about responding to the world's needs with the realities of modern life.
Marianist Studies: Leadership
Discover a leadership style that is purposeful, developmental, adaptive, collaborative, and transformative in connection with the Marianist tradition.
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| Summer Courses: Save the Date
Registration for summer virtual learning community courses opens on Tuesday, April 1, and closes on Wednesday, May 14. Each five-week vlc session runs from Sunday, May 18, to Saturday, June 21.
Courses offered in the summer are the following:
Marianist Studies: Prayer
Explore various "methods" or practices of prayer. Notice how the Spirit of God is always at work, everywhere-including our own hearts.
Marianist Studies: Charism
Develop a deeper and broader understanding of how to live out the Marianist charism, spirituality, and mission in the wider Church and global community.
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How Do I Register?
To register, visit http://vlc.udayton.edu, and when asked for the diocese to which you belong, instead, insert the word "Marianist" in the "Diocese" registration field. Remember, registration for spring vlc courses closes Wednesday, March 26. Class size will be limited to 12 participants, and the course fee is $40. Basic computer skills are required, and it is important for participants to keep up with course content.
For more information on our courses, please go to vlc.udayton.edu or contact Patti.Gehred@notes.udayton.edu. Groups (6-12 participants) interested in taking a course together can contact NACMS and, if possible, we will schedule a "reserved" section at your convenience.
Courses are provided by NACMS in partnership with the University of Dayton's Institute for Pastoral Initiatives.
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| North American Center for Marianist Studies
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4435 E. Patterson Road
Dayton, OH 45430-1083
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