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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An examination of the major principles of Catholic social doctrine through a study of papal and Episcopal documents. Concepts and documents are studied in their historical context.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Focus on Catholic moral decision making and the Catholic moral tradition. Examination of the scriptural and natural law foundation for morality, the freedom of the will, and the objective good, with an in-depth comparison of modern moral theories such as proportionate good, situation ethics, etc., with the school of moral absolutes. Consideration of such topics as sexual morality, contraception, abortion, the ethics of war and self-defense, truth-telling, and conscience and the formation of conscience.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Examination of the Catholic spiritual tradition: how unity with God is achieved and how the Christian life is lived. Focus on the nature of Christian prayer, the Liturgy, Catholic devotions, the various forms of Christian spirituality expressed by the Saints, and the spirituality of various religious orders. Several writings of the Catholic saints and mystics are read and discussed. Some attention to Protestant piety and the spiritual tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. In-depth examination of the sacramental nature of the Christian faith with emphasis on the sacramentality of the Church, the historical development of the seven sacraments with special emphasis on the Eucharist, the relation of the sacraments to faith, worship, and spiritual development. Examination of current liturgical developments and issues that affect liturgical worship, including church design and architecture.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The life of Mary, the role of Mary in God's plan of salvation, the relationship between Christ and Mary, Mary as the model of the Church, the special place of Mary in the communion of saints, Marian piety, Mary and the role of women in the Church, the ex cathedra teachings having to do with the conception of Mary and her Assumption, Marian titles and feasts, and current issues having to do with Mary and the Christian faith, including Protestant perspectives on Mary.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Focus on the nature of the Church, her founding, authority, the Church as presented in Scripture, her communal structure, sacramental nature, the salvific purpose of the Church, the role of the laity within the Church, relation of the Church to the Incarnation, Mary, and the Eucharist, and the nuptial order of the covenant of salvation.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An exploration of the person of Christ and His salvific mission, the various stages of christological development within the church: the apostolic fathers and early apologists, the most important schools of Christology, the Christology of Paul and John, scholastic theology, and modern issues in Christology. Primary text is Karl Adams's The Christ of Faith.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 s.h. each Participation in a leadership (volunteer or administrative) role in a service-oriented capacity in a Catholic apostolate, ministry, or parish, usually lasting a semester. Written reflection on the experience. Required of Sacred Theology majors and minors. Prerequisite: permission from the department chair.
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1.00 Credits
1 s.h. A 20-25 page thesis on a topic of Catholic theology, written during senior year and required for graduation in the Sacred Theology major. Prerequisite: prior approval of topic by the department chair.
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1.00 Credits
1 s.h. Interactive course designed to address transition issues first-year students face when entering the University: introduction to thought-provoking, challenging, and interesting ideas to enhance critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation skills; engagement in a community of learners; and reflection on a service learning experience that fulfills the University's mission of service. The culminating assignment is a structured debate, which students prepare for throughout the course. Required of all incoming students who are less than 24 years of age and have fewer than 13 college transfer hours (excluding Advanced Placement and dual enrollment credits), unless they are non-native speakers of English (see ESL 1010).
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