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Theology of the Body: Introduction to the Anthropology of Pope St. John Paul II
Description:
This one hour presentation will provide an overview of key concepts and themes from the anthropological thought of Pope St. John Paul II. Special attention will be given to his catecheses on human love published in English as Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, translated by Michael Waldstein. The presentation will discuss the late pope's integration of Thomistic thought and elements of modern philosophy such as phenomenology and personalism. The context and purpose of Theology of the Body will be reviewed as will the broad anthropological strands of creation, fall, redemption, and glorification (eschaton). Particular attention will be paid to John Paul II's concepts of original solitude, the sacramentality of the body, original unity, original nakedness, original shame, the spousal meaning of the body, the language of the body, and the role of reverence. This exploration of theological anthropology will provide a needed foundation for Catholic practitioners to help them think about the human person in an authentically Catholic way.
Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research
Intended Audience:
- Psychologists
- Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Content Learning Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- List and define the key "original experiences" that form the core of John Paul II's Theology of the Body
- Compare a sacramental view of the body to a dualist or materialist vision.
- Explain the unity-in-distinction of male and female within the one human nature.
Schedule:
- 0-15: who was JP2, historical context and purpose of TOB
- 15-35: original experiences (created, fallen)
- 35-50: calling to spousal love, purity of heart, resurrection of the body, language of the body, reverence
- 50-60: questions
Cancelation Policy:
Refunds will not be offered for this event. However, registrants who cannot attend live are able to select the option to watch on demand and complete the home study to receive CE credits (if offered) at a later date. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mary Hanys at mhanys@catholicpsychotherapy.org for more details
The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Psy.D., Director of Psychological Services, Ruah Woods Psychological Services
Dr. Andrew Sodergren is a Catholic psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Ruah Woods Institute, a Theology of the Body ministry in Cincinnati, OH. He earned his Masters and Doctorate in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University’s Institute for the Psychological Sciences. He also holds a Masters degree in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at CUA, where he taught as an Adjunct Professor for 13 years. Dr. Sodergren co-authored a chapter in Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders. He previously contributed chapters on the “Psychology of the Sexual Difference” to the book Sexual Identity: The Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and Revelation and on forgiveness in marriage in the book Torn Asunder: Children, the Myth of the Good Divorce, and the Recovery of Origins. He is an active member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) and is a frequent speaker for professional and lay audiences on topics involving the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith. In 2023, he was honored by the CPA with the Our Lady of Good Counsel Clinical Excellence Award. He and his wife Ellie have been married 25 years and have 5 children.
