Intercongregational * Intercultural * Intergenerational 

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Overview

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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.

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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.

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Outcomes

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• 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.

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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.

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Application

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To learn more about the application process, click here. 

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Connect with us

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Questions about the program? Want to connect with someone about Together? Email Christina (Chrissy) Zaker, Program Liaison, at czaker@ctu.edu or call us at 773.675.8362.

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