Course / Grant up to 6 graduate credits
The Centro Pro Unione conducts scientific research projects at the international and local levels; organizes educational initiatives at the pre- and por-graduate levels in English and Italian (including symposia, annual cycle of conferences, study days, Summer courses in ecumenism.
Our course in Ecumenism is “Recognized and Endorsed” by the Graduate Theological Foundation (USA) which can grant up to 6 graduate credits for qualified graduate students.
Program and Details
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— Application up to March 31, 2024
Course date
24 June ‒ 12 July, 2024
Aim
This course is designed to introduce participants to the ecumenical and interreligious movements from a Catholic perspective. It will offer a historical and theological overview of the issues that divide Christians as well as the bonds that unite them.
The program will explore relations with other religious traditions. The course, which is in English, is for men and women who are in preparation for ministry or religious life, who are in the mission field, who are ecumenical officers or members of ecumenical commissions, or who are looking for a sabbatical experience led by qualified professors and ecumenists.
Faculty
The faculty includes, but is not limited to, staff members of the Centro Pro Unione (Rome) and the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (New York).
Schedule
The schedule for the three weeks is the same Monday through Friday: morning prayer followed by three 60-minute lecture segments.
The afternoons are for on-site excursions and lectures (Roman catacombs, Basilica of St. Peter and excavations, St. Clement, “Roman ghetto”, Synagogue and museum, Mosque and Islamic center, and others). Weekends are free.
Topics covered / Study plan
Reformation both Protestant & Catholic: A Close Assessment of Their Reality
- Biblical foundations
- Factions and divisions within the Church
- An overview of the Reformation and Catholic Reform movements, the modern ecumenical movement
- Vatican II and the principles of Catholic principles of ecumenism
- World Council of Churches
- Worldwide ecumenical and interreligious organizations
- Eastern Christianity.
- On June 29, Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, participation in the Papal Mass of the Pallium
From Division to Dialogue
- Exploration of the various dialogues which exist between the churches, their context and results
- Ecumenical documents;
- Reading of ecumenical texts
- Concept of reception in the ecumenical movement
- Visit to the Pontifical Councils for Promoting Christian Unity and for Interreligious Dialogue
Christians & World Faith Traditions
- Jewish-Christian relations
- Christian responses to people of other faiths
- Fundamentalism as a worldwide phenomenon
- Catholicism and Islam in dialogue
- New religious movements
- Grassroots ecumenism
— The cost of the course is US$500 (non-refundable) which is payable at the time of application. Deadline for application is April 30th.
— Upon acceptance of application, a list of possible lodgings in Rome will be mailed or faxed. Booking of lodgings is the responsibility of applicant. Housing cannot be guaranteed after application deadline. Transportation (from North America), lodgings and meals will be approximately US$3,500 (from North America).
— The Centro Pro Unione is located on the historic Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome.
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Graduate Theological Foundation / GTF
The Course is “Recognized and Endorsed” by the Graduate Theological Foundation (USA) which can grant up to 6 graduate credits for qualified graduate students.
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Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute · NY
GEII fulfills its mission by Study and Research in the ecumenical and interreligious movements through writing, workshops and participation in dialogues between and among the churches as well as with different faith communities at the local and North America level.
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Latest News
Summer Course students visit to Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
On 6 July the participants of the Course 2023 visited the Dicastery for promoting Christian Unity, where Bishop Brian Farrell explained the work and goals of the Dicastery and engaged in a QandA session concerning the worldwide ecumenical movement.
The course offers a historical and theological overview of the issues that divide Christians as well as the bonds that unite them, and explores relations with other religious traditions.
Photo Credit · Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Summer Course classes began at the Centro Pro Unione
With our students, Summer School 2023 classes commenced at the Centro. The study program is focused on learning the Ecumenical & Interreligious Movements from a Catholic Perspective and is one of the Centro’s annual training activities.
The course is taught over three weeks which includes classroom lectures and on-site excursions through sities of the Christianity and historic religious traditions in Rome.
The course is co-sponsored by the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (NY) and recognized by the Graduate Theological Foundation granting credits for the academic formation to qualified graduate students.