| Communication and Language Arts |
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| CLA 151: Integrated Reading and Writing |
3 cr |
| An integrated study of reading and writing in both a classroom and lab setting. Students will develop reading techniques with study skills applications, including understanding main ideas, recognizing arguments, drawing conclusions and making inferences. Students will also study the relationships between reading and writing, and develop expository writing skills through critical responses to reading and writing-to-learn. |
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| CLA 153: Rhetoric |
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Closely monitored intensive practice in reading and writing expository and descriptive prose, as well as writing critical responses to texts through evaluation and comparison/contrast. Emphasis on the student's understanding of problem areas, development of revision techniques, and mastery of the structural and stylistic elements that are appropriate to diverse situations.
Prerequisite: CLA 151 or placement by testing for undergraduate readiness. |
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| CLA 154: Critical Research Skills |
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A research skills course where students learn how to find and critically evaluate sources, select relevant evidence from reading, organize information, define theses and draw reasonable conclusions. They will also learn the mechanics of writing a research paper and of documenting their research.
Prerequisite: CLA 153 or equivalent |
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| CLA 161: Introduction to Oral Communication |
3 cr |
| A basic course in the art of communication designed to provide the student with the general principles and practices of effective public speaking. |
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| CLA 162 Introduction to Oral Interpretation |
3 cr |
Public reading and dramatic interpretation of works of literature with special emphasis on the public proclamation of the Scriptures.
Prerequisite: CLA 161 |
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| LAT 121: Introductory Latin I |
3 cr |
| A study of the basic grammar, morphology, syntax and vocabulary of ecclesiastical Latin with special emphasis on its use in Church liturgy, literature and documents. |
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| LAT 122 Introductory Latin II |
3 cr |
| Continuation of LAT 121. Further study of grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of ecclesiastical Latin with greater emphasis on reading Church liturgical and literary texts, and documents. |
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| LAT 211: Intermediate Latin I – Liturgical and Scriptural Texts |
3 cr |
| This course will focus on the translation of Latin passages from liturgical and scriptural texts. It includes a review and further study of basic grammar, an augmentation of vocabulary, and development of composition skills. |
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| LAT 212 Intermediate Latin I – Ecclesiastical and Patristic Texts |
3 cr |
| This course will focus on the translation of Latin passages from Vatican II documents, canon law and the Church Fathers. It includes a reinforcement of the basic grammar, a continued augmentation of vocabulary and further development of composition skills. |
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| LAT 351: Directed Readings In Latin Literature I |
3 cr |
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| LAT 352: Directed Readings In Latin Literature II |
3 cr |
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| Ministry Studies |
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| MNS 101: Theology of Ministry |
2 cr |
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| MNS 228: Introduction to Pastoral Counseling |
2 cr |
| This course is designed to help students gain a conceptual understanding of the various theories of counseling and acquire and implement a variety of counseling skills. The main theories include psychoanalytic, client-centered, Gestalt and learning approaches. Reflections on the nature of counseling will be addressed and the application of skills to persons who seek help in a ministerial setting will be addressed. |
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| MNS 271: Pastoral Catechetics |
2 cr |
| This course is intended as an introduction and exploration of the catechetical principles stated in the General Directory for Catechesis and the National Directory for Catechesis. Catechesis is that form of the ministry of the word that is intended to make people's faith become living, conscious and active through the light of instruction. Since catechesis is directed to the baptized, it is lifelong and calls for conversion, and is oriented to adults as well as children. |
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| MNS 280: Multicultural Perspectives |
2 cr |
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MNS 300: Canon Law for Parish Ministers |
2 cr |
| This course for students in pastoral ministry and diaconal formation uses a case study approach in examining sacramental law and other relevant canons in parish ministry. |
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| MNS 306: Marriage and Nullity In Canon Law |
2 cr |
Building upon the foundational understandings of the Code of Canon Law given in MNS 300, this course gives an in-depth treatment of the theology of marriage contained in the code. Canonical concerns about catechesis and preparation for marriage are addressed. The theoretical underpinnings and process for the declaration of nullity receives detailed concentration, as well as the forms and pastoral style needed to minister well to those who seek to have the status of their marriages reviewed by the Church.
Prerequisite: MNS 300 or permission of instructor |
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| MNS 315: Liturgical Prayer of the Church |
2 cr |
| This course will focus on the structure, content, purpose and use of the Lectionary, Liturgy of the Hours, liturgical seasons and the collaboration of lay people in the sacred ministry. |
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| MNS 329: Catechetical and Faith Development |
2 cr |
| This course will explore the dynamics of faith and faith development as they infl uence the catechetical context. The emphasis will lead to an understanding of faith from a variety of perspectives, current theories of faith development and an understanding of the relationship between ministry, particularly catechetical ministry and faith development. |
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| MNS 350: Reflection Seminar |
2 cr |
This course is taken during a diaconal candidate's parish placement. Candidates will learn the theory and methods of theological reflection and demonstrate these skills in theological reflection groups. Each student will do a theological reflection on an experience that occurs during the candidate's parish placement. Each candidate is required to be engaged in this group experience for two consecutive semesters (Fall/Winter).
Registration is required in the fall.This course is graded "pass" or "fail." |
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| MNS 360: Diaconal Homiletics Practicum |
3 cr |
| This course is designed for deacon candidates and stresses the theoretical and scriptural foundation for preaching. Using the principles enunciated in the American Bishops' document Fulfilled in Your Hearing, participants will deliver a series of homilies and seek the feedback and critique of the instructor, peers, and others. |
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| MNS 365: Diaconal Liturgical Practicum |
3 cr |
| This course is designed to develop the skills needed for permanent deacon candidates to assist at liturgical celebrations and to administer the sacraments that pertain to the Order of Deacon. The Order of Mass, the various sacraments and rites, along with blessings and other prayer services will be studied in terms of their general introductions and prayers. Ample time is given for all the participants to experience presiding and assisting. |
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| MNS 372: Methodology of Catechesis |
2 cr |
| This course will contextualize catechetical principles within current Church documents. Using the principles, the student will explore catechetical methodology and curricular issues related to catechesis as a lifelong process. |
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| MNS 373: Catechesis and Youth Ministry |
2 cr |
| This course will present an overview of the faith and psychological development of the adolescent. It will examine the processes and content of catechesis and youth ministry as these relate to the faith formation of adolescents both in theory and in practice. Pertinent Church documents will provide the foundation of this course. |
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| MNS 374: Evangelization in Youth Ministry |
2 cr |
| This course will explore the foundational understanding and practical dynamics of fostering the faith growth of adolescents through evangelization in youth ministry. Emphasis will be placed on (a) evangelization through outreach and invitation, (b) the nature, purposes and scope of Catholic evangelization and its implications for ministry with youth, and (c) skills for evangelization. |
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| MNS 375: Catechetical Administration |
2 cr |
| This course will investigate the administrative components of catechetical leadership. Principles of organization, leadership styles and administrative techniques will be studied. Emphasis will be on administration as a collaborative task involving group process and teamwork. The course will be geared to those having responsibility for leadership in catechetical components of parish and/or Catholic school ministry. |
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| MNS 389 Liturgical Catechesis |
2 cr |
| This course will explore the traditions of liturgical worship in the Catholic community and their relationship to catechesis. It will emphasize catechesis for and through liturgy and its application to parish life. |
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| MNS 391: Presiding at Prayer |
2 cr |
| This course will address the issue of presiding at liturgical prayer as an art form. Liturgical documents will be examined in order to assist the lay person and the permanent deacon in presiding. The students will be engaged as presiders in various liturgical contexts and be offered honest critiques of their performance as leaders of prayer. |
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| Music |
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| MUS 215: Piano Proficiency |
2 cr |
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| MUS 219: Basic Theory/Ear Training I |
2 cr |
A study of the theoretical components of music. A review of music fundamentals will precede the study of basic harmonic concepts through writing and analysis, combined with an introduction to sight-singing.
Music Concentration or P.I. |
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| MUS 220: Basic Theory/Ear Training II |
2 cr |
Further study of the theoretical components of music. The continued study of harmony and voice leading through writing and analysis will be complemented by sight-singing and dictation practice.
Prerequisite: MUS 219 or placement by testing |
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| MUS 221-6: Individual Instrumental Music I-VI |
1 cr |
| Individual instruction in an instrument or voice (indicated by O=Organ, P=Piano, G=Guitar or V=Voice after the number when registering) at the beginning level. Lessons require a contact of one-half hour each week. |
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| MUS 301-8: Choir I-VIII |
1 cr |
| Experience in choral singing, especially as it pertains to liturgical celebration, is stressed. |
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| MUS 315: Vocal Proficiency |
2 cr |
| This course has two components: 1) a half-hour weekly private lesson which focuses on improving vocal production, accomplished through daily practice, and 2) a weekly, one hour group session addressing musical literacy, emphasizing basic musicianship and music reading skills. |
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| MUS 341-6: Ensemble I-VI |
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Choral singing experience, concluding with participation in a choral concert at the end of the semester.
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| MUS 350: The Art of Liturgical Music |
3 cr |
| The treatment of liturgical music (musica sacra) from historical, theoretical and practical perspectives. Offi cial Church documents, historical surveys and various opinions on liturgical music will be examined. The history of Church music from apostolic times until the present, in the context of the general developments of the art will be studied. An attempt at a synthesis of the principles of sacred music will be made. |
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| Philosophy |
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| PHL 230: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
3 cr |
| This course is an introductory examination of the principal philosophies from the Pre-Socratics to the later Scholastic period. Emphasis is placed on the basic ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. Themes to be considered are: faith and reason, nature and creation, causality and teleology, the existence and attributes of God, body and soul, the good life, happiness and virtue, and the purpose of political life. |
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| PHL 242 Modern Philosophy |
3 cr |
This course is an introductory examination of the principal philosophies in the modern period from Descartes to Hegel. The focus will be on the main ideas of representative thinkers and their writings from the early rationalist and empirical schools, the reaction of Rousseau, the transcendental critical philosophy of Kant, and Hegel's Idealism. The course will examine epistemological, ethical, cultural and religious principles of modernity.
Prerequisite: PHL 230 |
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| PHL 245: Contemporary Philosophy |
3 cr |
This course is an introductory examination of the main lines of contemporary thought from the late nineteenth century philosopher Wilhelm Dilthey to Hans-Georg Gadamer in the second half of the twentieth century. Representative texts from phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutic philosophy and thens "Linguistic Turn" in philosophy are studied. The course begins with the Hegelian infl uence on Feuerbach and Marx, the reactions of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche; the historicism of Dilthey, the new attempts to refound philosophy in phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics and language. Some attention is paid to the notion of "post-modern" philosophy. Special attention is also paid to the revival of Thomism in the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: PHL 242 |
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| PHL 250: Logic |
3 cr |
| This course is an introduction to traditional Aristotelian logic. The elements and principles of sound reasoning are studied as an aid to development and analyzing ideas and arguments as expressed in everyday language. The course includes an examination of simple terms, propositions and valid forms of the syllogism. It also includes a study of indirect proof (e.g., reductio ad absurdum) and an examination of common fallacies (e.g., petitio principii or post hoc, ergo propter hoc). |
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| PHL 300: Epistemology |
3 cr |
| Epistemology is the branch of philosophical inquiry that seeks to examine fundamental questions related to the possibility, nature, sources and justifi cation of knowledge. This course begins with an introduction to logic as a way of gaining knowledge. Basic logical concepts, fallacies (both informal and formal) and principles used to distinguish correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning are discussed. This is followed by an intensive discussion of epistemological issues such as the nature of belief, truth, rationality and justifi cation. Special attention will be given to the rationality of religious belief, the modern "critique of knowledge" and the development of Thomistic realism as found in Gilson and Maritain. |
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| PHL 350: Philosophy of Nature |
3 cr |
| This courses focuses on the principles of nature and the realm of contingent being. The relationship between philosophy and science is discussed. Consideration is given to such areas as change and motion, nature and mechanism, space and time, life and soul, and the philosophical problems posed by modern science, such as evolution and design. |
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| PHL 365: Philosophical Anthropology |
3 cr |
This course is an investigation into systematic philosophical anthropology: the relation between the soul and the body, life after death, free-will and determinism, the role of reason, language and emotions in human nature, the relationship between the individual and community, the meaning of personhood and the dignity of the human person. This course critically engages key thinkers and their representative texts from ancient times continuing through medieval and modern up to contemporary times.
Prerequisite: PHL 350 or by permission of instructor |
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| PHL 380: Natural Theology |
3 cr |
This course is designed to introduce students to the issues and arguments that constitute the philosophical study of God. Questions to be examined include whether belief in God is rational, language about God, and what can be known about the attributes of God. Modern and contemporary objections to God's existence and nature will be considered.
Prerequisite: PHL 450 |
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| PHL 400: Philosophical Foundations I |
3 cr |
| A survey of philosophical thought from Plato to Aquinas, with concentrated attention of the systematic thought of Aquinas. Students will learn the basic concepts of Thomistic metaphysics, anthropology and ethics. |
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| PHL 405: Philosophical Foundations II |
3 cr |
| A survey of the philosophical thought from Ockham to postmodernism with an introduction to Pope John Paul II's personalistic phenomenology. Students will employ their understanding of Thomastic metaphysics, anthropology, and ethics to do a critical reading of modern philosophy. Students will also readVeritatis Splendor and Fides et Ratio. |
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| PHL 410: Ethics |
3 cr |
| This course is an introductory study of the sources, nature and justification of moral knowledge. This includes analysis of the human act, virtue and vice, happiness, objective and subjective morality, good and evil, the moral law and conscience. A critical analysis of moral subjectivism and relativism is given. Also discussed are deontological ethics, utilitarian ethics (including consequentialism and proportionalism), virtue ethics and natural law ethics. Special emphasis is given to the study of the moral philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Catholic moral tradition. |
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| PHL 420: Political Philosophy |
3 cr |
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of political thought in the Western tradition through reading classic texts, beginning with ancient Greece and Rome and continuing to the twentieth century. This includes a study of papal social thought, which constitutes a Catholic intellectual response to liberalism, socialism and nationalism.
Prerequisite: PHL 410 |
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PHL 450: Metaphysics |
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This course studies the science of "being," substance and form, act and potency and the transcendental attributes of being. Special attention will be paid to the problem of analogical language.
Prerequisite: PHL 350 |
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| PHL 480 Philosophy of God |
3 cr |
| This course is an inquiry into those problems which pertain to the justice of God, or the justifi cation of God to man-theodicy. The course begins with the problem of faith and reason: as rational beings, how can we accept faith, which seems not only to be incapable of proof but also to confl ict with that reason tells us? This question is investigated by examining the arguments that attempt to show that reason and faith can be harmonized. Special emphasis will be given to the traditional proofs for the existence of a creator god. The course then turns to a second problem, which stems from the fi rst: the problem of evil. If the universe is governed by a creator and providential governor, how can one justify the existence of evil in the world, e.g., suffering and death, human ignorance and man's inclination to sin? |
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| PHL 4891-9: Directed Readings in Philosophy I |
3 cr |
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| PHL 4901-9: Directed Readings in Philosophy II |
3 cr |
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| PHL 499: Capstone Seminar |
3 cr |
| This course is a seminar integrating the major disciplines of the philosophy program (philosophy, theology and the liberal arts). Classic texts from the major disciplines are read and then discussed in class. These texts will be approached with philosophical questions in mind, as befi ts the capstone to the philosophy program. In order to bring about a genuine integration of the different disciplines, the seminar revolves around the theme of love and friendship, a theme common to all of the major disciplines. This theme is chosen not only because of its integrating character, but also because of its importance for philosophy and liberal education in general, and its peculiar relevance for seminary training in particular. |
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| THE 123: Introduction to Theology |
2 cr |
| This course serves as an introduction to the undergraduate study of theology and pastoral ministry. Its scope includes an introduction to the sources and resources of theology, the major doctrines of the Catholic Church and an introduction to theological method. |
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| THE 210: Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments |
2 cr |
This course is an introduction to the liturgy and the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, with particular emphasis on the Eucharist. It is an analysis of the liturgy from perspectives of theology, ritual content and the pastoral and ecclesiological implications of celebration.
Prerequisite: THE 123 and THE 249 |
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| THE 219: Introduction to the Catholic Church |
2 cr |
This course is an introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of the doctrine of the Church. Central to this course are the documents of Vatican II, particularly Lumen Gentium, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This course also gives special attention to the Church’s teachings on ecumenism, inter-religious dialogue, and Eastern Catholic Churches.
Prerequisite: THE 123 and THE 249 |
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| THE 243: Introduction to Spirituality |
2 cr |
| A broad survey of the essential elements of Christian Spirituality. The course will examine the Catholic tradition of spirituality as well as the process of the growth in holiness. Diverse pastoral applications of spirituality and prayer will be discussed. |
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| THE 249: Introduction to Sacred Scripture |
3 cr |
| A theological examination of the biblical record of Gods saving interaction with his people through his Word, Jesus. This course is a general introduction to the Scriptures through an analysis of their forms and content. Some emphasis will also be given to biblical scholarship, the nature of exegesis, hermeneutics and literary tools for biblical study. |
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| THE 274: Introduction to Moral Theology |
2 cr |
An introduction to the study of the moral principles and norms in the Catholic Tradition as the foundation for decision making and pastoral ministry. Special emphasis is given to the relationship of moral theology to other theological disciplines, the teaching of the Magisterium and the centrality of conscience.
Prerequisite: THE 123, THE 249 and PHL 230 |
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| THE 300: Catholic Social Teaching |
3 cr |
This course aims to equip the student with an understanding of the roots and content of the Church’s social teaching. This is accomplished through a systematic study of Scriptural, papal, and Episcopal documents, in particular the social encyclicals. This course will apply what is learned to issues facing the Church and society in such areas as bioethics, sexual ethics, marriage and family, economics, and politics.
Prerequisite: THE 274
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| THE 320: Theology of Salvation and Mission |
3 cr |
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| THE 337: Trinity, Christology, and Mariology |
3 cr |
This course studies the persons and mysteries of the Trinity and the salvific work of Christ as expressed in the Creeds, the doctrine, and life of the Church. Attention also will be given to Mary, the Mother of God and of the Church.
Prerequisites: THE 249 and THE 219 |
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| THE 340: Church History |
3 cr |
This course is an introduction to the history of the Church from its founding to the present day. Emphasis is placed upon the Church’s structure, expansion, theological developments, important persons, significant movements, worship, and major ecumenical councils. The course familiarizes students with the Fathers of the Church as well as their influence upon the Church’s theology, development, and history. An introduction is given to the multicultural origins of the Church in the United States. Students are exposed to primary texts regarding the Patristics and Church history.
Prerequisite: THE 219 |
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| THE 350: Introduction to the Old Testament |
3 cr |
This course provides a summary overview of the historical and literary context and content of the Pentateuch, the historical books, the prophets and the wisdom literature with special attention to key themes and biblical vocabulary that provide a foundation for understanding the Bible as a whole. Close study of passages selected from the Sunday Lectionary should provide a model for exegesis that is oriented toward pastoral and theological application, particularly in preaching and catechesis.
Prerequisites: THE 249 |
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| THE 353: Introduction to the Gospels and Acts |
3 cr |
This course is a study of the four canonical Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Special attention will be given to the theological perspective of each of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke-Acts, John) and to the basic principles of Biblical interpretation, especially as they apply to the Gospels. Close study of passages selected from the Sunday Lectionary should provide a model for exegesis that is oriented toward pastoral and theological application, particularly in preaching and catechesis.
Prerequisites: THE 249 |
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| THE 356: Introduction to Paul and the Catholic Epistles |
3 cr |
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| THE 360: Sacraments of Initiation |
3 cr |
The sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) are examined and studied from the perspective of the reformed rites of the Church. The RCIA in its ritual, theological, anthropological, liturgical and pastoral dimensions will be studied. Primary emphasis will be given to a fundamental understanding of the Eucharist as the premier expression of what the Church is, and as the completion of the initiatory process.
Prerequisites: THE 210 and THE 219 |
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| THE 400: Theology Foundations I: The Nascent Church and its Response to Revelation |
3 cr |
| Taking an historical approach up to the Reformation, this course examines the means by which the early and medieval Church expounded upon and handed on the Deposit of Faith, and the growth of the theological disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on key issues of systematic theology, early liturgical development, the nature of the Church and the roles of those in it, and early approaches to morality. |
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| THE 405: Theological Foundations II: Theology and its Response to Modernity |
3 cr |
| Beginning with the Council of Trent, this course addresses the theological and pastoral challenges which have faced the modern Church, and how the theological disciplines have aided the Church in addressing them. Emphasis will be placed on key issues of systematic theology, the growth of moral theology and its responses to individual and social problems, the liturgical movements and the role of Christian worship, grace and the human person, and the growing emphasis on evangelization. |
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| THE 499: Theology Capstone |
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