A SPRING SABBATICAL 2008
September 1, pm - 30, am

APPLICATION FORM ON REQUEST

Course supervisors:
Fr. Patrick Corbett C.Ss.R.
Sr. Marie Williams RSM
Personal Guidance will be available during the month

September 1 – 8 Dr. John Hill C.Ss.R.
The Environment:
Re-imaging our relationship to the land. Reflections from the Bible and Australian Literature.

September 10 – 17 Dr. Tony Kelly C.Ss.R.
Dr. Bernard Teo C.Ss.R.
Insights into Contemporary Theology
The things that really matter. A reason for hope in our
contemporary world and society. A response to the moral and ethical dilemmas in our changing world.

September 19 - 21 Dr. Katrina Anderson
Healthy Living
Caring for the whole person: Body, Soul and Spirit. Insights from a Medical Practitioner.

September 23 – 30
Into Great Silence
Fr. Patrick Corbett, Sr. Marie Williams
A contemplative experience using the Mantra and the Eastern practice of the Jesus Prayer.

Accommodation & Costs

Private room with ensuite & air-conditioning
$2, 200
Private room with shared facilities
$1,900

Please note:
Attendance at individual segments of the month can be negotiated.

 

The Sabbatical Team

Coordinators:

Fr. Patrick Corbett C.Ss.R. MS in Ed.

A long experience in Retreat work. Completed a Masters Degree in Counselling at Fordham and New York Universities.

 

Sr. Marie Williams RSM B.Ed. Dip Ed..

Former Congregational Leader, Long term involvement with Indigenous Communities.

Presently studying for Cert. Sp. Direction at Heart of Life Institute, Melbourne.

 

Presenters

Dr. John Hill C.Ss.R.

Long experience in adult faith education in both academic and pastoral

settings. Member of the Department of BiblicalStudies at Yarra Theological Union in the

Melbourne College of Divinity.

 

Professor Anthony Kelly C.Ss.R.

(Australian Catholic University),

Member of the International Theological Commission, and author of

Eschatology and Hope, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2006) and the forthcoming, The Resurrection

Effect.

 

Dr. Bernard Teo C.Ss.R.

Doctorate in Moral Theology from Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. Presently at Yarra

Theological Union Melbourne. Specializing in Bioethics and Fundamental Moral.

 

Dr. Katrina Anderson BMed,FRACGP,MTh.

Katrina is a Senior Lecturer at ANU Medical School.A General Practitioner with an interest in self care and well being for busy professional people. She has run self care workshops for a variety of different groups including doctors and teachers. She has a Masters of Theology and a research interest in health & spirituality.