- Important Announcements
- Upcoming Events/Deadlines
- Calls for Papers
- Summer Programs
- Job Opportunities
- Arch & Vine Question of the Week
Answer the Question of the Week here! Your answers will help DSPT serve you better! This week’s topic: events posted in Arch & Vine! Each week that you answer the Question of the Week, you will be entered in a raffle for some great prizes! Raffles will be held once or twice a month (more frequently the more people respond). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us as we move forward with plans to redo the DSPT website.
Think you are graduating this spring?
Your completed Petition to Graduate was due the first of the semester. Students will not be considered for faculty or board approval to graduate unless this form is submitted to Teresa Olson immediately. Please contact her at tolson@dspt.edu if you have any questions. Also, remember that Friday, April 3 is the deadline to file completed and approved copies of DSPT MA theses, GTU MA theses, and certification of satisfactory completion of the oral examination for DSPT MA (Theology) Comprehensive for spring graduation. - Lose Your Bike?
A blue and silver bike has been locked to our bike rack since before the semester started. If this is yours, please move it soon so that other people can use the space – at times the rack gets full and other people have no room to lock their bike because this one is being stored here! If the bike is not moved soon, we will have to assume that it has just been "dumped" here and take measures to remove it, which may not be good for your bike or your lock! - DSPT Grants and Scholarships
If you are interested in receiving DSPT grants or scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, please note that applications are due in the Admissions Office by March 15, 2009. Even if you have already been awarded grants or scholarships, you must apply again each academic year. Students must be in a DSPT degree program and take at least 9 units each semester to be eligible for grants and scholarships. Questions? Stop by the Admissions Office! - Volunteers Needed for Help with the Jean Porter Lecture on Thursday, March 12
DSPT needs student volunteers to assist with set up, clean up, and photography at the Jean Porter Lecture on March 12. There will be a sign up sheet posted by the kitchen – please sign up or just show up early if you can help! Questions? Contact Pete at pmacleod@dspt.edu. - Saint Patrick’s Day Potluck: Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Join the DSPT community to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a potluck! Bring a disk from your country, region, or state… or just bring your favorite dish! DSPT will provide salad, dessert, and beverages. A sign-up sheet is posted near the kitchen. Drop-ins are also welcome. See you there! - On Facebook?
So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group! - Next Admissions Deadline: Wednesday, March 25
UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES
- TONIGHT
Images of Our Lady Of Sorrows
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: FST Chapel
Presented by Bonnie Hardwick, PhD, a graduate of FST.
This Lenten presentation will explore the history, iconography, and devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, from the medieval Pieta through the New Mexican santos tradition. Included as well will be the relationship to orthodox icons, the revival of altars to La Dolorosa in Uruapan, Michoachan, and the image of Our Lady of Solitude.
For more information, contact cronzani@fst.edu or 510-848-5232 ext. 14.
Faith in Human Rights Lecture: Dr. Jean Porter (University of Notre Dame)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT
Dr. Jean Porter will be speaking on “The Natural Law and the Law of Nations: A Medieval Perspective on a Contemporary Dilemma.” Visit the website for the Faith in Human Rights Symposium for more information. - Friday, March 13
Philosophy Movie Night: The Host
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT Classroom 1 - Saturday, March 14
Jane Austen's Prayers: Repentance in Her Written Prayers, in Her Novels, and in Their Recent Film Adaptations
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: First Covenant Church of Oakland (4000 Redwood Rd., Room 103)
Repentance and forgiveness are important motifs in Austen's work. This class will look at the source of their significance in her Christian faith, exemplified by the prayers she composed, and illustrated in her novels and their film versions. Margaret McBride Horwitz (Ph.D.) is an independent scholar with a doctorate in film studies from UCLA and visiting professor of Christianity and Literature at New College Berkeley.
Please visit the New College website for additional program and registration information. - Sunday, March 15
DSPT scholarship applications for Fall semester due. - Tuesday, March 17
DSPT Mass & Lunch
Time: 11:10 a.m.
Theology of the Body Study Group
Human Love in the Divine Plan: “on earth as it is in heaven”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT Conference Room
A new discussion group is reading through John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching on the Theology of the Body. For more information, contact Ed at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org or Br. Dominic David at dominic.david.op@gmail.com. - Wednesday, March 18
Dumb Ox Theological Forum: Women’s Ordination & Popular American Culture
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT Galleria
Appealing to the Catholic Church’s claim to postulating a reasonable faith, the conversation of women’s ordination is one that requires more than a silencing amongst the concerned faithful. Recognizing equality of believers in the body of Christ, this presentation will seek to probe deeper into the Catholic historical tradition to answer social concerns of equal rights in the economy of salvation. Inviting concerns and insights, this meeting does not seek an answer to the complex question of women’s ordination, but seeks to understand the American context in which the desire for women’s ordination arose. Exploring a feminist ethic valuing difference rather than sameness, conversation of equality will be directed towards establishing a point of conversation between “sacred” and secular feminist ethics.
Presentation will be followed by an open discussion. The wine, beer, sodas, and snacks are free! - Thursday, March 19
Faith in Human Rights Workshop: Dialogue and Discussion about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT
Moderator: Susan Manuso (JSTB)
Panelists: Aysha Hidayatullah (USF), Marion Grau (CDSP); and Rachel Biale (Progressive Jewish Alliance)
Opening Narrative: Kique Bazan (co-founder and the VP of International Projects for the Not For Sale Campaign to fight the global slave trade)
Respondent: Colleen Knutsen (Respect Life Ministry, Oakland Diocese and DSPT alumna)
See the DSPT Academic/Events Calendar here: http://www.dspt.edu/docs/news/calendar_list.asp
CALLS FOR PAPERS
- Call for Papers: DSPT’s Ad Gentes
- Ad Gentes is the scholarly newsletter of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT). We invite submission of papers that reflect the mission statement of DSPT (http://dspt.edu/docs/about_us/mission.asp), especially in terms of the engagement with contemporary scholarship and culture using the tradition of classical philosophy and Catholic theology.
- We accept papers year-round, but the deadline for our Fall 2009 issue is May 31, 2009.
- Topics may include, but are not limited to: The application of the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas to a contemporary issue; focus upon developments in the academy that are pertinent to issues of faith and culture; philosophical, theological, scriptural contributions to understanding social, cultural issues; the impact of the culture upon developments in theology, philosophy, scriptural study.
- Papers should be sent via e-mail to adgentes@dspt.edu.
- Papers are limited to 3,500 words. They should be double spaced and typed in 12-point, standard, Times New Roman font. Citations should be included as endnotes and must include complete citation information, following Turabian standards. When titles are cited for the first time, the full reference should be provided; subsequent references to a previously cited title are provided with author and short title.
- Papers should be accompanied by a short (100 words) biographical note about the author.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission
- The Lay Centre in Rome is making available a wonderful educational opportunity from July 1-July 6, 2009, inspired by the U.S. Bishops’ document on lay ecclesial ministry, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. You can learn more about the Lay Centre by visiting http://www.laycentre.org/. Information about this summer’s week-long seminar can be found at www.laycentre.org/coworkers09home.html and http://www.laycentre.org/Coworkers_2009.html.
- Additionally, the Lay Centre will offer four scholarships for full-time lay ministry students from the United States to participate in the seminar. The scholarships will cover the program fee ($750) and accommodations at the Lay Centre facility for up to eight nights.
- If you are interested, see Fr. Michael Sweeney and contact the Lay Centre at info@laycentre.org. The application deadline is March 25, 2009.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Student Job Opportunity: Resident Ministry Interns at USF
The University of San Francisco has openings for Resident Ministry Interns for the 2009-2010 academic year. These positions are part-time (15 hours per week), ten month appointments, and include work in the University Residence Halls and with the programs of the University Ministry Office. A Bachelor's degree is required. Preference is given to those working toward a master's degree and to those with ministerial experience that would effectively transfer to the mission and work of a Jesuit University. Interested candidates should contact Don Crean, Associate Director of University Ministry at crean@usfca.edu, or at 415-422-4463. - Upcoming Teacher Job Fairs
- Saturday, March 14: San Francisco Archdiocesan Secondary Teacher Job Fair
- Saturday, April 4: Oakland Catholic School Staff Job Fair - Web Site Development & Young Adult Outreach Contracted Position; California Catholic Conference Office of Restorative Justice
- Function: This position is responsible for the development of web-based content and communications and outreach and education to young adults in Catholic communities throughout California and works under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Restorative Justice.
- Terms: Contracted position. Anticipate that this is a one year assignment, but possibly longer. Occasional travel may be required within the state. Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
- Responsibilities include: Developing and uploading web content for the restorejustice.com website. Collaborating with the Director of Restorative Justice to plan and implement a statewide outreach and education strategy for young adults. Building positive relationships with campus ministers, Directors of Restorative Justice and other constituencies as needed. Preparing and presenting informational sessions on Restorative Justice for young adults. Representing the Office of Restorative Justice at meetings and trainings. Maintaining and enhancing organizational systems to ensure appropriate data-collection regarding contacts, outreach efforts, referrals, etc. Creating a year-end report detailing activities, accomplishments, challenges and learning.
- Required knowledge, skills, abilities: A background in Catholic institutional settings and a solid understanding of Catholic social teaching. Strong computer skills – web content interface, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong web-based research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and cold calls. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain accountability systems. Bilingual a plus.
- Send resume to: dmcdermott@cacatholic.org.
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