Independent Catholicism

Historical Treatment 

 

LSCC Educational Program Catalog, Course # 101

• Dr. Fidel Iglesias, Auxiliary Bishop / Pastor, LSCC
  
• frfidelsuwanneemissions@mail.com / (772) 341-0348
  
• This is a readings course that focuses on the beginnings of independent Catholicism from its roots, primarily in the Union of Utrecht, through its Old Catholic, independent sacramental movement, and more current variants in the United States (with a nod to those abroad).
  
• The main readings, with others assigned along the way, are –
  
• Julie Byrne, The Other Catholics: Remaking America’s Largest Religion (Columbia University Press, 2018)
  
• John P. Plummer, The Many Paths of the IndependentSacramental Movement (Apocryphile Press, 2006)
  
• C. B. Moss, The Old Catholic Movement: Its Origins andHistory (Apocryphile Press, 2005)
  
• A reading will be assigned, depending on the student’s particular interests, for additional study.
  
• While this is, mostly, a historical treatment of the subject, the main sacramental, scriptural, and theological tenets of these movements will be briefly addressed as well.
  
• The default format will be the student, with the instructor’s agreement, will read portions of the assignments; write a series of reflections on them; and teacher / student discussions follow.
  
• The discussions, and instruction, may include virtual meetings; telephone conferences; and mailed correspondence.
  
• In person attendance is not required. Permitted, only, by prior arrangement with instructor.
  
• A donation of $150 is part of the registration process. This is due (to LSCC not the instructor) once the student’s course registration is accepted, and processed, by LSCC, prior to enrollment. There is a required registration form for students. Form instructions accompany the registration application.

The successful completion of this reading's course counts toward completion of our certificate program’s completion

The above is subject to revision by the teaching faculty of LSCC. It may, also, be adapted by the particular instructor overseeing the course.