Summer Service Learning: Kinship on the Margins

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Immersion: Eight week summer service-learning placements This three-credit course of the Summer Service Learning Program takes place before, during, and after student participation in the eight consecutive week summer immersion sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns and the Notre Dame Alumni Association. The goal of the course is to reflect on the meaning and dynamics of Christian service, compassion and Catholic social teaching through experiential learning, reading, writing and discussions. Writing assignments include journal assignments and a final paper. The course is completed during the first five weeks of fall semester and is graded Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. Acceptance is based on the student's application and interview. Contact the Center for Social Concerns for more information. Please note that students enrolled in the Spring THEO 33936 will meet for two 90 minute small group discussions, at a time to be determined with their small group facilitator. Students will select a small group time based on their availability.