EDUC 150 - Foundations and Ministry of Catholic School Teaching

Part 1 of this course provides a historical overview of the development of Catholic Schools in America; exploration of the Catholic School identity; legislation and judicial issues affecting Catholic schools; the governance and structure of the diocesan school system; and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools. Part 2 of this course considers the concepts of the call, covenant, and mission of the Catholic school teacher; Catholic social teachings, faith community development; and reviews sources of spiritual formation.