WR1613p: Islamic
Faith and Spirituality - Portland Campus
(Syllabus)
Instructor: Imam Yahya Hendi
June 17th to June 23rd [Sunday June 17th 2-5, June 18th-22nd 10-4,
Saturday June 23rd 9-12]
This course covers the various aspects of Islam as a religion, a
culture, and a civilization. After a survey of the basic beliefs,
which constitute the essence of the religion, the focus shifts to
the various manifestations, which embody them: ethics, law, and
jurisprudence; family, social, and political structures; philosophy,
mysticism, and the arts. Some of the contemporary issues that face
the Muslim world in modern times will be reviewed.
This course explores the situation of Islam and the Muslim world
through the nineteenth and the twentieth century. After a brief
historical introduction, we will investigate the political changes
that took place in the Muslim world through that period, their
impact and the emergence of competing political theories. The state
of Muslim culture and Islamic law before and after colonialism will
be explored. The course is meant to give a brief picture of the
modern Muslim world
and the issues that face the Muslims today. Some knowledge of
Islamic theology is advisable. 3 credits
CMU458: Stewardship - Bangor Campus
July 9th-10th
(Syllabus)
CMU458p: Stewardship - Portland
Campus July 16th-17th
(Syllabus)
Instructor: William Imes
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
A one credit hour course on the theology and practice of stewardship
in the local church. 1 credit
CMU459: Fund
Raising -Bangor Campus July 11th-12th
(Syllabus)
CMU459p: Fund
Raising - Portland Campus July 18th-19th
(Syllabus)
Instructor: William Imes
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
A one credit hour
course on how to conduct a parish fund raising campaign; and the
theology behind such work. 1 credit
CMU460: Organization for Mission -
Bangor Campus July 13th-14th
(Syllabus)
CMU460p: Organization for Mission -
Portland Campus July 20th-21st
(Syllabus)
Instructor: William Imes
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
A one credit hour course on how a local congregation can be
organized effectively to achieve its mission and theological goals.
The course will discuss the organization of both churches that have
denominationally fixed patterns of organization, such as the United
Methodist Church, and more locally organized churches, such as the
United Church of Christ. 1 credit
SFD1620p: Rules for Holy Living -
Portland Campus
Instructor: Kathryn Booth
Time 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
June 11th-15th (includes a three-day retreat in East Sebago, ME)
This summer intensive offers an exploration of the possibilities of
the Benedictine Rule for contemporary Christian life. Beginning with
a look at the roots of the contemplative Christian tradition, we
will focus on the role and teachings of the Benedictine monastic
tradition from its 6th century origins to its re-emergence as a
vital and practical path for individual and community spiritual
life. Woven into the course will be the Benedictine practices of
contemplative prayer, lectio divina, and work-as-prayer.
Participants will explore the Benedictine practice of a “rule for
living” and develop or deepen one’s own rule and reflect on the
“role of rule” in our lives, congregations and communities. 3
credits
Schedule:
June 11th and 12th, 9-5 pm on the Portland Campus
June 13th-15th, 9-5pm at the Booth farmhouse in East Sebago, Maine
(45 minutes from downtown Portland, detailed directions will be
given in class)
Retreat Option:
For those who would like to extend the class experience into a
mini-Benedictine retreat we offer overnight accommodations and meals
for Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon. There are 5 bedrooms
and an attic dorm which can house up to 8 students. We will offer
simple, healthful prepared dinner and makings for breakfast and
lunch. We will share in the cleanup, evening vespers and the “Great
Silence” from 9:00 pm until 8:00 am. Suggested donation is $70.
total for the two days and nights ($30. meals, $40. room). Please
contact Kathryn Booth (667-4394) for reservations and details.
