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Kathy Reese, George Lisjak & Dick Ferguson: developers of the course on Marianist Leadership
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Providing content and conversation regarding various Marianist topics via classes through the Internet is an area that is growing as a means of ongoing formation in the Marianist Family. The International Center for Marianist Formation is committed to providing development and coordination of e-learning classes in various languages.
In cooperation with various groups in the Marianist Family, the ICMF has collaborated in the development of courses that will stimulate your heart and mind. The benefits of e-learning or virtual learning are that you can participate in courses with persons from various branches of the Marianist Family in different parts of the world, but at times that fit your individual schedule.
In true Marianist style, this learning is done “in community.” That is, you interact with others in the class via bulletin board discussions and a facilitator or tutor who guides the class. It is not a “correspondence course.”
Below you will find links to the courses in the various languages currently available. These
courses are in different stages of development so come back often to this site to see what is available.
- E-learning Courses in French.
The first course for the francophone Marianist Family was launched
several years ago. Conversations are in progress regarding the
future of this endeavor. The collaboration of the Maison
Chaminade and the Province of France were essential in beginning
this effort that touches Marianists on various continents.. The
francophone project has also developed creative seminars on
Marianist spirituality and other relevant topics of Christian life
in today's world, especially during Advent and Lent as innovative
means to educate in faith via this method that is rich with possibilities.
Click here to access this
site for present offerings.
- E-learning Courses in English. There are presently six courses online
covering topics such as the lives of the founders, community in the Marianist tradition,
an understanding of the Marianist charism and prayer, the Marianist approach to social
transformation and leadership in the Marianist Tradition. A course on education in the
Marianist tradition is in the final stages of development. The North American Center
for Marianist Studies and the University of Dayton are the primary producers of these courses.
Click here to access this site.
- E-learning Courses in Spanish. The pilot program of the first course in Spanish
has been completed. We are now revising the course based on the feedback. The public course
is estimated to go on line by mid 2008 or before. Publicity will be sent out to announce the
course. Please return here then to access the appropiate site. Thank you.
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