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ABOUT

Intercongregational * Intercultural * Intergenerational 

Overview

Together: A Collaborative for Theological Education, Formation, and Community, is cosponsored by Catholic Theological Union (CTU) and the Religious Formation Conference (RFC).

 

Together is a cohort-based, residential theology program for religious sisters and brothers in temporary vows and for newly finally professed religious who are willing to commit to full participation in all three program components: theological education, formation, and community

 

Together participants will enroll in a graduate theology program at CTU, share community in a designated space in the residence hall, and participate in ongoing formation together as an inter-congregational, intercultural, and intergenerational cohort. It consists of at least one full year of study that would lead to a certificate in an area of theology/spirituality, or two to three years of study that would allow participants to earn a master's degree in theology, pastoral studies or divinity.


Objectives

 

  • Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge in theology, Scripture, and ministry that will form the basis of their ministerial lives and a foundation for further learning.

  • Participants will form relationships with other new religious and thus build a supportive structure as they continue to live religious life.

Outcomes

  • Participants will develop a firm foundation in theology, Scripture, and ministry and strengthen their ability to make applications in their personal, communal, and ministerial lives.

  • Participants will acquire increased knowledge and literacy in how Scripture informs their spirituality and ministries.

  • Participants' understanding of their congregation's charism and mission will grow to incorporate those of other participants as well as the broader charism of religious life.

Letter from RFC and CTU
 

We invite you to read a letter from the Religious Formation Conference (RFC) and Catholic Theological Union (CTU) inviting women and men religious to participate in the Together community.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Connect with us

Questions about the program? Want to connect with someone about Together? Email Sister Ellen Dauwer, SC, Program Liaison, at together@relforcon.org or call us at 773.675.8362.

Attend an Upcoming Virtual Information Session

Join us Monday, March 16 from 1 to 2 pm Central. Click here to register

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ABOUT

TOGETHER  is A Collaborative for Theological Education, Formation and Community sponsored by Catholic Theological Union (CTU) and the Religious Formation Conference (RFC).

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CONNECT

Email: 

together@relforcon.org 

Phone: 773-675-8362

Religious Formation Conference
1200 W 35th St #414

Chicago, IL 60609-1305

APPLY

Apply to be part of the Together living/learning community!

Click here to apply

© 2022 by Catholic Theological Union & the Religious Formation Conference.

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