Special Offering: An Introduction to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Instructor: Dr. Paul J. Voss
Time and Location: Tuesday Evenings 6:00-9:00 (ten weeks) in Holy Spirit College Lecture Hall
Course Description: The Catholic Intellectual Tradition asserts that a complete education must foster a dynamic harmony between faith and reason (fides et ratio). Thus a proper education, a Catholic education, seeks to instill a philosophical habit of mind, grounded in faith, in each person. This course seeks to introduce the richness of that tradition and the treasury of the world’s knowledge. Guided by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we will emphasize critical thinking, clear writing, and sophisticated reading. We will explore, with care and interest, a poem, a Papal Encyclical, a tragedy, a comedy, a novel, an historical document, and others texts. We will read slowly—paying attention to words, meanings, syntax, and tone. The course can be taken for credit (three credit hours) or non-credit. All students are expected to complete the assigned readings and to participate with intelligence. Students taking the course for credit will be expected to complete all written assignments, quizzes, and a final examination.
Cost: $795 (Discount available to HSCC and HSP families)
Course runs from 2 February until 13 April (no class during Spring Break on 2 March)
Open to the public and non-HSP students.  Please contact Dr. Paul J. Voss at Holy Spirit College, (678) 904-2811 ext. 261, for more information.

Education 101: The Exceptional Child
Instructor: Ms. Arthur
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce exceptionalities in students within all spectrums of learning and develop and discuss the utilization of appropriate classroom procedures, strategies, methods, curriculum and materials for teaching students from those who are considered “gifted learners” to those who have learning, emotional, and/or cognitive disabilities. The concept of personalized learning is developed and the plan, process, and writing of personalized learning plans will be reviewed and discussed in this course.

Education 301: Catechism of the Catholic Church
Instructor:  Fr. Paul Burke
Course Description: This course seeks to introduce students, who may or may not have any developed comprehension of Catholic doctrine and tradition, to a systematic presentation of the major articles of faith and the Sacraments, and to a detailed commentary on the history and foundations of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Parts I (The Creed) and II (The Sacraments).

English 101: Composition and the Epic Tradition
Instructor: Dr. Paul J. Voss
Course Description: Eng 101 is part of the Literary Traditions sequence offered at Holy Spirit College. Eng 101 will focus on clear writing, effective argumentation, and keen literary analysis. We will pay special attention to close reading and sophisticated reading strategies. The class is writing intensive; students will use writing across the curriculum as a tool of learning and discovery. The course will emphasize writing, revision, and editing.

History 101: American Founding to 1865
Instructor:  Mr. Tommy Curtin
Course Description: The course will examine the founding documents and historical events from the establishment of the colonies until the end of the Civil War. The course will read numerous primary texts—including the Federalist Papers, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation, and others.

Music 101: Classical Music Theory
Instructor:  Dr. Albert Ahlstrom
Course Description: This course will focus on the major trends in music theory from the Gregorian Chant up to and including the Renaissance period. This course is highly recommended for any student interested in a serious study of music and music theory.