Distance Learning for Continuing Formation. The course is offered as a single asynchronous recorded session. Description: This course is being offered to all ministry personnel (priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers)—and all adult Catholics interested in learning about their faith. Dr. Barnabas Aspray applies his particular interest in theology to the reality of migrants, refugees, and modern society's response to them today. In this single session, he looks to the experience of Jesus as a refugee for insight to our current experiences. Presenter: Dr. Barnabas Aspray Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore Dr. Aspray brings a special research interest in the theological implications of migrants and refugees in the modern world. He also hosts a podcast called "Faith at the Frontiers" (faithatthefrontiers.com) Sessions: 1 Session What Is Included in the Course All courses will link to their own private web page which include: additional resources and/or links on the topic the video presentation an audio file of the presentation as well. Participants can download the audio file to their mobile device for use as "podcasting" option as well, receiving another option for taking the course in a way most convenient for them.
