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.