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Requirements for the Theology Major and Minor
1. clearly articulate the Catholic doctrine of the Triune God. 19. accurately summarize the key points of the Catholic doctrine of justification “by faith working through love”. 20. clearly articulate principles of Catholic sacramental and liturgical theology 21. be able to present the Catholic view of man as an embodied soul, “created in the image and likeness of God,” Who is man’s end and beatitude. 22. write scholarly papers which make judicious use of relevant theological sources, incorporating where appropriate the thought and principles of St. Thomas Aquinas. 23. deliver well-organized, eloquent oral presentations of their ideas, using the same sources mentioned in #5.
Foundational Curriculum
THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine I An introduction to Catholic doctrine and the discipline of theology, including its sources, methods, and purpose. Systematic consideration is given to the nature of revelation and faith, the Triune God, the divine work of creation, and mankind's redemption through Jesus Christ. Required of all students.
THEO 102 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine II This course continues the introduction to Catholic doctrine begun in THEO 101. Systematic consideration is given to the nature of the Church, the life of grace, the sacraments, fundamentals of Catholic moral theology, and eschatology. Required of all students.
THEO 201 Introduction to the Old Testament Major selections from the books of the Old Testament are read within the norms of Catholic exegesis. Special emphasis is placed upon the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Wisdom literature. One major purpose is to inspire a love of God’s Word, which is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. Required of all students. Prerequisite: THEO 101-102 or permission of the Academic Dean.
THEO 202 Introduction to the New Testament The Gospels and other books of the New Testament are read in the light of Catholic norms of exegesis. The course will show how the Gospel texts reveal the real historical Jesus, true God and true Man, and will address contemporary critics who seek to distance the texts from Him. The course will also introduce the main themes of the Pauline corpus, the Johannine literature, and the Catholic Epistles. The primary goal is to make manifest through an in depth study of the Sacred texts that Jesus Christ is the fullness of God’s revelation. Required of all students. Prerequisite: THEO 201.
Advanced Courses
THEO 101-202 are prerequisites for all advanced courses, unless an exemption is granted by the Academic Dean (301 and 302) or the Department Chair (courses numbered higher than 302).
