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Theology
THEOLOGY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 CREDITS
0009 – FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH
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One Credit (9) This course explores the fundamentals of the Catholic faith and promotes faith development through academic study, practical application, and experiential opportunities. Topics include faith, prayer, creed, sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and morality.
0008 – A CATHOLIC EXPLORATION OF THE BIBLE
One Credit (10) This course teaches students to read and understand Hebrew and Christian Scriptures from a Catholic perspective. The study includes the theological, historical, cultural, and literary influences necessary for understanding the Bible. Students are then challenged to apply the message of Scripture to their lives and the contemporary world.
0011 – CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
One Credit (11) Through this course, students will develop four skills key for adult Catholics: spiritual practice, social action, and Christian leadership are the first three. The fourth skill comes from the addition of a study of world religions. Students will take part in activities and projects that strengthen their skills in prayer, responding to injustice in society, practicing faithful citizenship, learning what it means to be a Christian leader, and being able to discuss world religions with knowledge and understanding.
0034 – CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND CATHOLIC MORALITY
One Credit (12) This course challenges and assists students as they work to develop an informed conscience based on Catholic moral principles. The emphasis is on applying these principles as the students live in the secular world. Topics include abortion, assisted suicide, capital punishment, marriage, love, sexuality, and intolerance.
