Santa Clara University

A Unique Opportunity

The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, located in Berkeley, is now expanding its course offerings withTheology after Hoursto allow part-time students to engage in theological classes in the evenings and on weekends as well as online. Students can enroll in courses independent of any particular degree program and/or apply those courses to any basic degree program. For example, a Master of Theological Studies degree could be completed by taking all courses throughTheology after Hours. If you are a working professional or a person already involved in ministry and looking to explore new dimensions of your faith, we invite you to contact us for further information.

Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2013!

**Classes begin the week of February 4
** Classes end the week of May 20

Theology After Hours Tuition

Per Course (taken for credit)........$1,950.00

Per Course (auditing).......$800.00

*Generous scholarships are available

Attention JST Alumni

If you are a graduate of the Jesuit School of Theology applying for admission to the Theology after Hours program, please fill out our Alumni Application and the JST Financial Award Form.

NOTE: Scholarships and JST Financial Awards are available for students enrolled in the Theology After Hours program.

THEOLOGY OF RELIGIONS
Ahn Tran, SJ
Thurday 6:10 - 9:00 p.m.

This lecture/discussion course is an exploration of how religious pluralism may find a place in Christian theology. We will explore the theology of religions of Paul Knitter and Jacques Dupuis, as well as Frank Clooney's work in comparative theology. All these theologies will involve Hinduism and Buddhism as well as Christianity, and the implications for contemporary missiology will be discussed. We will conclude with a discussion of Heim&'s Trinitarian theology of religious ends. The purpose of the course (which fulfills the inter-religious dialogue/ecumenical requirement for the MDiv at JST) is to prepare lay students and those training for spiritual ministry to engage non-Christian religions with integrity. Students are expected to submit a weekly reflection; two presentations; either two 8-10 page papers or a longer 20 page research paper.

IGNATIAN VISION & CULTURES
Hung Pham, SJ
Wednesday 7:10 - 9:40

This course offers in-depth studies of Ignatian vision and cultures that have become foundational for Ignatian spirituality, Ignatian discernment, and Jesuit mission and inculturation. The core reading materials will come from Ignatius' own writings, including the Autobiography, the Spiritual Diary, the Spiritual Exercises, the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus, and his voluminous correspondence, as well as the writings of Ignatius' companions. The course is organized as a seminar, and class participation is expected and valued highly. Student evaluation consists of 3 short reflection papers (3-5 pages) and a final research project (20-25 pages).  Reading knowledge of Spanish is advantageous but not required.

SPIRITUALITY AND MINISTRY
William Dohar, Ph.D.
Saturday Intensive: 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 4/6

This is a lecture/discussion course aimed at students in the beginning years of graduate theological study. It addresses the inter-connecting issues, challenges and ideas with Ministry and Spirituality. Students write three short essays (5-7pp) including a critical analysis of one of the readings, an exercise in theological reflection on a pastoral/spiritual experience and a pastoral application project. Each student will also make one in-class presentation on one of the assigned readings with a view toward leading discussion.  This course will meet for five Saturdays during Spring Semester with several supplementary online exercises.