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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to contemporary biblical studies, including: 1) the Catholic approach to scripture in light of Dei Verbum (e.g., inspiration, revelation, canon, hermeneutical principles and methods of critical analysis, relationships of Old and New Testaments); 2) a survey of the Old Testament in its historical setting, with emphasis on major themes (e.g., covenant, exile, Davidic dynasty, wisdom literature, and messianic prophecies); and 3) a survey of the New Testament in its historical setting (e.g., Christianity s Jewish and Hellenistic roots, gospel formation, the gospels, Acts, letters, Revelation). NOTE: Students who transfer with 60 or more credit hours and who have successfully completed THEO 1300 or 3300 may enroll in THEO 3310, completing junior-level requirements and receiving upper-division credit. Fall, Spring. All of the following theology courses require completion of THEO 1300 or 3300 and THEO 2300 or 3310.
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Apologetics is the rational defense of a religion. As such, apologetics is necessary for contemporary Catholics in the face of critiques from a secularized society. It is also a requirement for effective dialogue with other Christians. Spring, even years.
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Introduction to the Christian faith from a Protestant perspective: articles of the Nicene Creed, role of the Bible, providence, faith, conversion, sanctification, Baptism and Lord s Supper. Fall.
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What images and symbols express the tensions inherent in human existence: body/spirit; time/eternity; good/evil The Catholic tradition within literature and art. Fall.
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Reflection in light of scripture and Vatican II on the Catholic Church as one, holy, catholic and apostolic; discussion of authority and the papacy; ecumenism; the laity; the role of the Church in the modern world. Fall.
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Study of the sacramental principle: relationship of the sacraments to Christ and the Church; and biblical, historical and doctrinal introduction to the seven sacraments, with special emphasis on their role in Christian life. Spring.
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Worship, ritual and the human condition; Christian worship and the history of salvation; spiritual worship and liturgical action: objective and subjective aspects; play and festivity; sacred actions, times, and places; liturgy and holiness. As needed.
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Systematic study of the concepts and practices of the Christian spiritual life, illustrated by reading selected texts from the great spiritual masters and writers of the Church. Spring, even years.
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Basic themes concerned with the person and work of Jesus Christ as they emerge in scripture and tradition; emphasis on Jesus public ministry, the paschal mystery, and the Christology of both the early and contemporary Church; modern problems regarding the meaning of salvation. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the theological method and major contributions of St. Thomas. Each semester will concentrate on one of the following topics: God-Trinity, creation, the Holy Spirit, grace, the moral life, etc. Spring, odd years.
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