RELIGION COURSE Intro to Catholicism Hebrew Scriptures Christology World Religions The Church Christian Morality Modern Catholic Life
LENGTH 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semesters
CREDIT 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1
GPA WEIGHT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
INTRO TO CATHOLICISM Grades: 9 This course has three main themes. First, the class is an apologetics. Using the evidence of Scripture, history, the teaching of the church, and the experiences of many people, the course tries to illuminate the validity of the Catholic faith. Second, the course is an expository. It communicates the Catholic faith based on the four pillars of the catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, liturgy, morality, and prayer). Using the structure of the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed, students discuss the doctrines of the Catholic faith in a way that enables them not only to understand the words of faith, but also to enter into the mystery of the lived reality. Third, the course is welcoming. It invites and motivates young people to become involved in the Christian community and in the lived practice of faith. HEBREW SCRIPTURES Grades: 9 This course is an overview of the Hebrew Scriptures, its historical development, the various writing styles and methods, and the latest scriptural scholarship insights. Students examine what is meant by revelation and inspiration, as well as how to read and interpret the Hebrew Scriptures. CHRISTOLOGY Grades: 10 This course is the study of the person Jesus Christ and His life’s work. This course challenges students to deeply reflect on the human nature of Jesus. Major world religions acknowledge Jesus as a prophet, a teacher, and a godly man. The Bible tells us that Jesus was infinitely more than just a prophet and teacher. Students examine what it means to say that Jesus is the Son of God. How can Jesus be both fully human and fully divine? Christology researches the details of Jesus’s life history through the New Testament in order to arrive at a clearer understanding of who He is and His role in salvation.
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