Theology 12

Welcome to Theology 12

Theology 12 is divided into two semesters, with the first semester being on Church History and the second semester being on Morality. 

Church History (Semester 1)

Church History Course Description
Catholic Christianity is not just a set of beliefs, but a lifestyle dedication to a life following Christ. This course will explore how God has been revealed to humanity and how this revelation shows Christians how to live their life and how grace, especially sacramental grace, allows us to live a Christian life.

Church History Course Objectives
Students will be able to:

a.       Develop a deeper understanding of Catholic Theology.
b.      Understand how God has revealed Godself to humanity.
c.       Deepen their understanding of the Church.
d.      Describe the role of the sacraments in the Church.
e.       Explain Catholic spirituality.
f.        Identify their role in the Church today. 

Church History Course Content

a.       Divine Revelation
b.      Incarnation
c.       Grace
d.      Church
e.       Theological and Cardinal Virtues
f.        Sacraments
g.       Sacramentals

Morality (Semester 2)

Morality Course Description
This course explores the foundations of Catholic Christian moral theology and a life in Christ. Students will learn the moral concepts, precepts, and teachings that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples and then apply those to contemporary situations. Students will also explore how Catholic Christian morality allows humans to fully live out God’s plans for them.

Morality Course Objectives
Students will be able to:

• Explain foundational principles of Christian morality.

• Articulate the need for Christ to live a Christian moral life.  

• Outline the major sources for Christian morality.

• Define the major themes in Catholic Social Teaching.

• Compare and evaluate Christian morality to common contemporary ethics.

• Identify ways to apply Christian morality to their life in Christ and the Church.

Morality Course Content

1. Life of Christian Discipleship and Vocation

2. Moral Principles and Theology

3. Eternal and Natural Law

4. Old Testament Morality (Ten Commandments)

5. Gospel Teachings and Values (Sermon on the Mount/Beatitudes)

6. Magisterium as Moral Teacher

7. Virtues

8. Conscience and Freedom

9. Holy Spirit and Morality (Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit)

10. Development of the Moral Life through Sacraments and Prayer

11. Sin and Its Effects

12. Catholic Social Teaching Foundation of the Church and Role of the Holy Spirit

Class Calendar and Assignments: See Calendar page.   

Online Materials/Resources: Course materials are posted on Google Classroom.

Online Gradebook/FACTS
Sacred Heart uses FACTS, an online learning management system. For assistance with login user name and password, please contact the office. In addition to a variety of other features, parents and students can use FACTS to look at scores for assessments. While grades will be updated regularly, please note that grades are not updated instantly the moment an assessment is turned in. If there is a question or need for a most up-to-date grade report, students and parents can contact me directly.