Christian Vocation

(J5 Option 2)

(Coursework element)

Aim:

To write a piece of coursework on Christian vocation and how it can be lived out.

Objectives:

· To appreciate what vocation is and the variety of forms it can take.

· The monastic life and evangelical counsels.

· The way of life for contemplative and apostolic orders.

· To investigate the work of one particular religious community.

· To consider the arguments among Christians about the balance between apostolic and contemplative life.

· To look at the coursework question and give advice for writing.

Lessons:

1. Vocation.

2. The call to discipleship and witness in today’s world.

3. Religious orders, contemplative and apostolic.

4. Evangelical counsels.

5. An insight into Religious life.

6. Case study into a religious order.

7. Coursework outline.

8. Research.

9. Coursework preparation time.