Franciscan School of Theology

2009-2010 MTS Workshops

All workshops are held 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

FST 1 is the classroom on the first floor; FST 2 is the third floor conference room.

* indicates a workshop required for MTS students. If you are unable to attend a required session, view the workshop on Moodle and email that you have done so.

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FALL SEMESTER 2009
Req	Date	Workshop
*	Wed, Sep 9, 2009 Darleen Pryds FST 1	How to Read at the Graduate Level This workshop gives concrete strategies for getting through the reading load at the graduate level. The workshop emphasizes strategies for active reading and critical reading.
	Wed, Sep 16, 2009 Clare Ronzani FST 2	Spiritual Formation Workshop This workshop provides an overview of the Spiritual Formation Program for MTS students and others at FST. You will learn of available resources and opportunities such as the Rule of Life, and will find out how to create a personalized plan for your spiritual growth.
*	Wed, Sep 23, 2009 Darleen Pryds FST 1	Introduction to MTS Assessment This workshop introduces MTS students to the assessment of student learning process in use at FST.
*	Wed, Oct 21, 2009 Darleen Pryds FST 1	Writing Analytically Are you wondering how you're going to write all those term papers? Attend this workshop to learn how to come up with viable research topics; how to write thesis statements; and how to construct paragraphs that support an argument.

SPRING SEMESTER 2010
Req	Date	Workshop
	Wed, Feb 3, 2010 Darleen Pryds FST 1	Reading and Writing at the Graduate Level A little overwhelmed by the reading load? Not sure how to start those papers?
	Wed, Feb 10, 2010 Clare Ronzani FST 2	Spiritual Formation Workshop Transition and Discernment In this workshop, the process of transition will be addressed as well as ways of discernment, especially in times of transition.
*	Wed, Feb 17, 2010 Darleen Pryds FST 1	How to Write and Survive A Thesis - Part I This workshop quickly reviews all the requirements that must be met prior to submitting the thesis. Emphasis will be placed on research skills, writing, and revising.
*	Wed, Mar 17, 2010 Darleen Pryds FST 1	How to Write and Survive A Thesis - Part II This workshop covers how to manage your research notes, and how to turn your notes into a thesis.