Communications & Homiletics Handbook
Topics in blue below are linked to PDF files with current information.
1. Introduction
2. Formation Programs
2.1 Priestly Formation
2.1.1 Intellectual Formation
2.1.1.1 College Seminary course descriptions
* ENG 110 syllabus (Fall 2019)
* ENG 111 syllabus (Spring 2021)
* COM 210 syllabus (Fall 2019)
* COM 211 syllabus (Spring 2023)
2.1.1.2 Theological Seminary
2.1.1.2.1 Program description
2.1.1.2.2 Course descriptions
* PTH 501 syllabus (Fall 2020)
* PTH 502 syllabus (Spring 2021)
* PTH 601 syllabus (Fall 2023)
* PTH 602 syllabus (Spring 2023)
* PTH 701 syllabus (Fall 2020)
* PTH 702 syllabus (Spring 2021)
2.1.1.2.3 M.Div. competency examinations (revised)
2.1.1.3 Concursus Awards
2.1.1.4 “Festival of the Word” (in planning)
2.1.2 Human / Spiritual Formation
2.1.3 Pastoral & Apostolic Formation
2.2 Diaconal Formation (composed by Deacon Ernie Angiolillo) – complete handbook (revision coming soon!)
2.2.1 Overview
2.2.2 Dimensions of Formation
2.2.3 Homiletics Instruction
2.2.4 Homiletics Curriculum
2.2.5 Drafts for Instructors
2.2.5.1 Elements of a Syllabus for the Homiletics Practicum
2.2.5.2 Suggested Lesson Plan / Structure
3. Formation Guidelines
3.1 Policies regarding the Use of Technology
3.2 Assessment Procedures
3.2.1 Priestly Formation
3.2.2 Diaconal Formation
4. Institutional Resources
4.1 Personnel Profiles
4.2 Facilities & Technology (awaiting re-location)
4.3 Learning Resources (updated 2/23/24)
4.4 Special Events
* 10/28/20 – dialogue on “Preaching Politics from the Pulpit”
… related article in Homiletic & Pastoral Review
4.5 Media Links
4.5.1 Podcasts on the 2019 Sunday Gospels of Lent (by Homiletics students)
4.5.2 Podcasts on the 2020 Sunday Gospels of Lent (by Homiletics students)
4.5.3 Podcasts on the 2021 Sunday Gospels of Lent (by Homiletics students)
4.5.4 Podcasts on the 2022 Sunday Gospels of Lent (by Homiletics students)
