Course Description

The Social Gospel semester introduces teens to the demands Christians face in the social and public arenas.

Institute Director

Eric Westby, Phd

Eric J. Westby, PhD is the Director of the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also the Director of Parish and School Catechesis at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. He is an assistant professor of Theology for Franciscan University of Steubenville. He received his doctorate from Liverpool Hope University, with his thesis entitled "Equipping the Catechist of Catechists: A Critical Discussion of Seminary Formation in Light of Priestly Ministry in Catechesis." He holds a Masters of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville, from where he was the first student to complete the graduate specialization in catechetics. He holds a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies from the Center for Ministry Development, and has been involved in full-time catechesis since 1988. He is a regular presenter at the summer St. John Bosco Catechetical Conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. More importantly, he is husband to Nikki and father of five beautiful girls.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Crossroads Semester 10

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Imitating Christ

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Imitating Christ - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Imitating Christ - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - Conflict with Friends

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - Conflict with Friends - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - Conflict with Friends - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Studies and Work

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Studies and Work - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Studies and Work - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Rich and Poor

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Rich and Poor - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Rich and Poor - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - War and Peace

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - War and Peace - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - War and Peace - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - Abortion and Life Issues

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - Abortion and Life Issues - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - Abortion and Life Issues - Word Version