All ages and cultures have used story as a means of telling new generations about the past and educating children about desired codes of behavior. Story telling seems to have been important to human beings even before writing became a means to preserve these tales. Accordingly this course will begin by examining the oral and written narratives used by mothers to inculturate their daughters. You will learn to decipher the hidden wisdom and to discern the social conditioning implied in stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood." Then, once learned, these skills will be applied to modern English literature designed for children. Overall, this course will enable women to recover their past in order to better design the future for their mothers, sisters, and children. Cross-cultural component=+4 3 cr.hrs. 
This course explores the concepts of development, gender and microfinance. Globalization, neo-liberal economic policies and neo-colonialism are all examined in terms of their effects on women and especially the increase in the numbers of women living in poverty. Among the multitudes of interventions focusing on poverty alleviation, microfinance has gained traction worldwide largely through the efforts of Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank. Yet, recognising gender issues in microfinance, as in any project intervention, means more than creating a programme that targets women. Examining microfinance through a gender lens means examining the position of women in relation to the position of men as actors in the family, in society and in the political realm where women's roles are often defined by laws and custom. 
Vatican II massively changed the way Catholics worship and the way Catholics thought of themselves regarding Jews, Muslims, and Protestants. The Council's four sessions from 1962 to 1965 and its 16 landmark documents renewed the priesthood and religious life, enhanced the roles open to women, and identified the church as the "people of God" attuned to the problems and hopes of the world. These changes, in large part, were inspired by a fresh understanding of the Scriptures. This course will explore this in depth along with the contributions that women have made following upon the Council. Sections of the Vatican documents will be read by way of confirming this new reading of the Scriptures.
Leadership in the Jesus Movement, as instituted by Jesus Christ, has developed in many ways during the long history of the Church. What was Jesus' original vision? What practices go back to the first century? 
This course focuses upon the integral role that "acting justly" plays in the self-understanding promoted by the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith traditions. Guided by the feminist writing of Dr. Mary Grey, this course enables participants to rediscover the pivotal role that peace-making, doing justice, and sharing resources have with the prophetic spirituality of the Abrahamic faiths. 3 cr.hrs.
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Gender based theories of violence against women focus on a prevalent belief system across cultures and religious systems where males are understood to be superior to women and entitled to maintain their authority over women using a variety of controlling and coercing means, including violence. The gender-based analysis recognizes the ways in which women have been conditioned to accept this belief system and the importance of educating women and men to the dangers and limitations of gender role conditioning. This course connects many forms of male violence against women, such as domestic violence, trafficking, female foeticide and infanticide, dowry deaths, and more. 
This course is intended for women and men who want to understand and change the ways women’s sexuality and bodies have been shaped and controlled by religion and culture in negative ways. This course explores ways of enabling women to recover and regain control over our bodies, made good in the image of a good Creator (
This course examines how the current social, economic, and religious systems that promote the subordination of women also favor the domination and destruction of the environment. These systems are progressively depleting non-renewable 
This course explores the human rights of women in India and provides the tools for developing the critical gender analysis needed to observe, evaluate, and act. Based on the work of various Indian scholars, this course allows participants to explore the images of women in the media, the dignity of women, women’s bodies, violence, working conditions, women’s spirituality and more. Because these sessions were crafted by and for women in India, one has the benefit of becoming aware of the joys and pains of women living within this cultural setting. The issues, however, transcend the Indian culture and bring insight and healing to women everywhere in their own native cultures.
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This course explores particular issues affecting women and provides the tools for developing the critical gender analysis needed to observe, evaluate, and act. Based on the work of Indian scholar Virginia Saldhana who crafted these in offering workshops for uplifting women all over India. This course allows you to explore the images of women in the media, the dignity of women, women’s bodies, violence, widowhood, women’s spirituality and more. Because these sessions were crafted for women in India, one has the benefit of becoming aware of the joys and pains of women living within this cultural setting. The issues, however, transcend the Indian culture and bring insight and healing to Christians in their own native culture. 
A manager's greatest asset is themselves and their relationships because a manager's first job is not to do things but to make them happen. The manager does this by making, maintaining and developing relationships within their team and with those outside their team which enable the tasks they need to do to be carried out effectively, efficiently and efficaciously.
This course develops your managerial skills. It is designed to coach you in the basic skills that will be useful to you when planning projects or undertaking leadership responsibilities. 2 cr.hr. Dr. Nirmala Draksha Note: This course runs for seven weeks; our other courses run for ten weeks. 
Women writing, lives changing is a creative writing class that supports the lives of women for whom writing is, or is becoming, an important creative and spiritual practice. This class is designed to provide a safe and supportive space for women who want to explore their writing voice. Women are encouraged to tell their stories in whatever written form they wish to pursue, whether it is fiction, poetry, journal, essay, or drama. This opportunity to write, listen and be heard among a diverse, international, and intercultural community of writers gives voice to the depth and breadth of each woman’s story. 2 cr.hrs. Note: 
This course enables you, in the safe company of other women, to explore how to hear and respond to your own inner voices in the face of religious, cultural, and family expectations. This five-week course uses case studies and women-to-women interaction by way of illustrating the innovative learning style of Catherine College. Inter-cultural component = +8- 1 cr.hr. Note: This five-week course is especially designed for those who want (a) to explore their readiness for online learning and (b) to taste the innovative and interactive learning at Catherine College. 
This five-week online seminar examines clergy sexual abuse of women, its history and dynamics, as well as offering resources to aid in the work of seeking justice and healing for victims.This seminar will create a safe-environment for critical inquiry and self-disclosure for a dozen participants. Participants will explore case studies and share their reflections online at a time of their own choosing three hours each week. Then, on five Thursdays (beginning July 14th at 09:00 New York time=18:30 India time), everyone will come together for a 90-minute live chatroom exchange.Roehampton University has an excellent track record in women’s empowerment: they were one of the first Colleges in the UK to open their doors to women students. They excel in educational excellence. They are missionary in their vision. They wholeheartedly subscribe to our own mission statement and applaud Catherine of Siena Virtual College’s achievements during the past seven years.
The whole of 2015 will be occupied in consolidating the transfer from CSVC USA to CSVC Roehampton in preparation for offering new courses in January of 2016.
Meanwhile, it has been a joy and a challenge for us and our talented staff to work with our participants, course designers, and sponsors during the past seven years.
Questions relative to the future operation of CSVC can be addressed directly to Dr. Suzzane Snyder, Director CSVC < Susanna.Snyder@roehampton.ac.uk > or to Professor Tina Beattie, President CSVC < T.Beattie@roehampton.ac.uk >.
Let the joy of learning continue,
Aaron and Deborah Rose-Milavec
Joint Vice-Presidents
Catherine of Siena Virtual College is an international educational enterprise working to empower women for life and leadership through transformative women's and gender studies. Our inter- disciplinary courses promote gender equity, as well as, international and inter-cultural understanding and respect. We combine the best Information Communications Technology (ICT) with a student-focused pedagogical practice that takes seriously the way authentic, transformative learning occurs. We create small interactively engaged communities where students find the safety and support they need to examine issues that are important to their lives, strengthening their skills and confidence and enhancing their leadership potential for creating positive change in the world.
Cry out as if you have a million voices! It is silence that kills the world! ~Catherine of Siena