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Benedicta Spring Online Course: "Who is Woman? The Journey from Eve to Mary"

May 4 - June 7

Benedicta Institute for Women Spring Online Course:

“Who is Woman? The Journey from Eve to Mary”

Theme: God and the Human Person

3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Donald Wallenfang, OCDS

This course will explore the mystery of woman through Catholic teaching 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 the feminine genius in contrast to the cultural confusion that obscures the true nature of woman today. A journey will be made from the fallen disobedience of Eve to the redemptive obedience of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Participants will read required texts, view weekly instructional videos, respond to weekly posts based on readings, and attend Zoom sessions each Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET to discuss insights gained through the readings and have questions answered.

Limited additional financial assistance may be available through the Forwarding Grace Assistance Program. To Inquire, please call 1-800-558-5452.

Required Texts:​

Essays on Woman by Saint Edith Stein
The Eternal Woman: The Timeless Meaning of the Feminine by Gertrude von Le Fort 
The Privilege of Being a Woman by Alice von Hildebrand
Phenomenology: A Basic Introduction in the Light of Jesus Christ by Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD.
Metaphysics: A Basic Introduction in a Christian Key by Donald Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD

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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.