Courses
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The Aquinas Academy offers a variety of courses in adult education, with a special focus on spirituality faith development within the Catholic tradition.
When
Courses are of varying lengths, ranging from Reatreats of up to one week, to a full year’s course in spirituality.
Who
Generally speaking all courses are available to adults who seek to deepen their understanding of truth and what matters ultimately to them as human beings. Obviously, Aquinas Academy has a specific focus on topics and themes pertinent to Catholics and other Christians. (See FAQ)
Where
Most courses are at:
Sydney City: Level 5, 141 Harrington St Sydney 2000
And occasionally some are at:
Hunters Hill: Marist Centre, 1 Mary Street or the Parish Hall, Cnr of Mary Street and Gladesville Road.
Contact
If you are interested in any of the courses below and wish to book or need further information please contact our secretary:
Tel: 02 9247 4651
Fax: 02 9252 2476
Email: secretary@aquinas-academy.com
Courses
Days of Solitude and Silence - 6 of them spread through the year
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
Friday March 26 2010; Sunday May 1 2010; Friday July 2 2010; Sunday August 22 2010; Friday September 3 2010; Sunday October 10 2010;.
Aquinas has a place dedicated to solitude and silence situated on the Colo River about 75 minutes from the heart of Sydney. We call that place "Nazareth" to remind us of the place where Jesus... more»
Term 03 CONTEMPLATIVE RHYTHM III 6PM - 8PM sEPTEMBER 1 - 22 2010 and 10am - 12noon Sept 2 - 23 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
4 Wednesday evenings, 6pm - 8pm Sept 1 - 22 2010 repeated 4 Thursday mornings, 10am-12noon, Sept 2 - 23 2010
This is the third of three short courses aimed at assisting busy people to be contemplative in the midst of the pressures of life.
It is designed to be a month-long retreat, with spiritual ... more»
Term 03 Developing Your Own Spirituality - Unit 3, August 10 - September 21 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD;
Tuesday evenings, August 10 - September 21, 2010
Our humanity is constituted in and through relationships – with God, however we name that One – with ourselves, with other people and with the events and things of our world.
Term 03 FOURTH DAY OF SOLITUDE AND SILENCE Sunday August 22 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
7.30am Sunday August 22 2010
As per the first day of solitude and silence.
Contact: secretary@aquinas-academy.com
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Term 03 THE LETTERS OF ST PAUL UNIT 3 10am - 12noon July 21 - August 18 2010
Brian Beggs FMS, BA, Dip Ed, MA, BD, STL PhD;
5 Wenesday mornings, 10am-12noon, July 21 - August 18 2010
This is the third in a series of short courses introducing the Letters of St Paul. In this course the focus will be on 2Corinthians, Philippians and The Pastoral Lette... more»
Term 03 THE VIEW FROM THE WASTELAND: BRIDESHEAD TO PASTORALIA 10am - 12noon Aug 11 - Sept 15 2010
Dr Robert Tilley;
6 Monday mornings, 10am - 12noon, August 9 - September 13, 2010
T.S.Eliot's The Waste Land captured the very modern feeling of despondency and decay, but in its despair it also captured a sense of mystical ennui. Its lines w... more»
TERM 04 ALL SHALL BE WELL Oct 12-Nov 2 AND Oct 14-Nov 4 2010
Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
4 Tuesday mornings 10am - 12noon Oct 12 - Nov 2 2010 REPEATED Thurs mornings 10am - 12noon, Oct 14-Nove 4 2010
This course will take up the writings of Julian of Norwich and read selected texts as the basis for personal prayer and meditation. Texts will be provided.
... more»Term 04 DEVELOPING YOUR OWN SPIRITUALITY UNIT 4 - Oct 19 - Nov30 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD;
7 Tuesday Evenings, 5pm/6pm - 8pm October 19 - November 30 2010
Spirituality is living relationships – with the One, however you name that “Mystery”, with yourself, with other people and with the world in which we find ourselves. Our humanity is constituted in ... more»
Term 04 FIFTH DAY OF SOLITUDE AND SILENCE Friday September 3 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
7.30am Friday September 3 2010
As per the first day of solitude and silence.
Contact: secretary@aquinas-academy.com
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TERM 04 MARIST SPIRITUALITY Oct 7-21 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD;
3 Thursday mornings, 10am-12noon, October 7 - 21 2010
The Marists have their roots in 19th century France. Fr jean Claude Colin is recognised as the Founder of the Marist Fathers - one branch of the Marists. This little course will introdu... more»
Term 04 RECOVERING THE HEART OF THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION - PART II - Oct 27-Dec 1 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Denis Minns OP;
6 Wednesday mornings, 10am-12noon, Oct 27 - Dec 1 2010
In 2009 Fr Denis Minns OP gave a remarkable course entitled "Recovering the Heart of the Christian Tradition: A brief introduction to the writings of the Early Church."&n... more»
Term 04 SIXTH DAY OF SOLITUDE AND SILENCE Sunday October 10 2010
Michael Whelan SM, PhD; Marie Biddle RSJ MA MTh;
7.30am Sunday October 10 2010
As per the first day of solitude and silence.
Contact: secretary@aquinas-academy.com
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Term 04 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - October 12 - November 9 2010
Brian Beggs FMS, BA, Dip Ed, MA, BD, STL PhD;
5 Tuesday mornings, 10am-12pm, October 12 – November 9, 2010.
Introduction to John's Gospel.
Contact: secretary@aquinas-academy.com or phone 02 9247 4651
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