Hello and welcome to Theology class!
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Revelation & Sacred Scripture (1st Semester)
Encountering Christ (2nd Semester)
The course offers an academic survey of Divine Revelation and Sacred Scripture, rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Dei Verbum. Students will be introduced to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, understanding Him as the ultimate Revelation from God and discovering their own identity in relation to Him. Key topics include faith and reason, inspiration, inerrancy, exegesis, covenants, law, Trinity, canon, and contextual reading. Special emphasis will be placed on Christology, tracing the nature and person of Jesus through the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, and the early Church Fathers. Students will explore themes such as Jesus' identity, authority, words and deeds, the Paschal Mystery, and the journey toward mature discipleship.
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The Paschal Mystery (1st Semester)
The Church is Christ’s Living Body (2nd Semester)
This course aims to help students understand God's plan for our eternal happiness through His Son, Jesus Christ. Students will learn that redemption is only possible through Christ and will explore what it means to be a disciple of Him. The course begins with an examination of Creation, our First Parents, and the Fall from Grace due to Original Sin. It emphasizes Christ’s presence and works, focusing on His redemption through the Paschal Mystery and the moral implications for believers, ultimately guiding students to a closer relationship with God.
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The Sacraments (1st Semester)
The Moral Life in Christ (2nd Semester)
Fall Semester: This course provides students with a general knowledge and appreciation of the seven Sacraments. Through their study, students will understand God's work in our lives and the means of salvation, exploring the Biblical origins of the Sacraments and how God grants grace through the Church. They will also learn about the missions and actions of the Holy Trinity and the impact of prayer in their lives.
Spring Semester: The second part focuses on moral theology, outlining the theological and doctrinal foundations of Catholic Morality in relation to contemporary issues. Topics include human dignity, conscience formation, sexual ethics, bioethics, conversion, freedom, natural law, and the sanctity of life and death. Striving for holiness toward the ultimate goal of heaven is emphasized as essential to living a Christian life.
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