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Who is Woman? The Journey from Eve to Mary Benedicta Institute Spring Online Immersive Course
Benedicta Institute for Women
Spring Online Immersive Course: Who is Woman? The Journey from Eve to Mary
Theme: God and the Human Person
3 equivalency credits
Instructor: Donald Wallenfang, Phd, OCDS
This course will explore the mystery of woman through Catholic teachings and insights from leading Catholic scholars on femininity. Drawing from the works of Gertrud von le Fort, Alice von Hildebrand, Prudence Allen, and, above all, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, students will discover the essence of feminine genius in contrast to the cultural confusion that obscures the true nature of women today. A journey will be made from the fallen disobedience of Eve to the redemptive obedience of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This online course will take place over the course of five weeks. Participants will read required texts, view weekly instructional videos, respond to weekly posts based on readings, and attend Zoom sessions with Dr. Wallenfang each Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm to discuss insights gained through the readings and have questions answered.
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Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD
Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD is a Secular Discalced Carmelite, Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, and Academic Advisor for the Benedicta Institute. He received his MTS from St Norbert College and his PhD in systematic theology from Loyola University Chicago. He has published twelve books as well as numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in Catholic theology and philosophy. His areas of expertise merge at the intersection of Carmelite spirituality, phenomenology, metaphysics, and sacramental theology. Wallenfang served in full-time Catholic youth and young adult ministry for nine years. He has been married to his wife, Megan, for twenty-three years and has six children.
