Theology
- Theology 3-4
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- 10
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
(Sacred Scripture)
This course is designed to help students gain a greater appreciation of the Bible as a well-spring to which they can go for guidance, strength and confidence, as well as challenge and correction. The Bible (both the Old and New Testaments) will be surveyed. Major themes that will be covered include: sin and forgiveness, covenant and fidelity, slavery and deliverance, kingship and prophecy, life, death and Resurrection and suffering, reconciliation, eternal life and salvation. Students will see the Bible as the inspired Word of God addressed to all people. Emphasis will be given to sections that sow the origin of many Catholic teachings and practices.
- Theology 1-2
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- 9
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
(Sacraments and Basic Christian Doctrine)
This is a foundational course designed to present fundamental Catholic beliefs in a sacramental and worship-oriented context. It will explore the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church as surveyed and applied to contemporary Christian living. Issues that are covered include: God as Trinity and Mystery, Mary (Mother of God), the liturgical year, saints, death and Resurrection, salvation, prayer and worship, eternal life, heaven, hell, purgatory, church order and Governance. Students will be encouraged to see the beliefs and practices of the Church as a means to achieving greater closeness with God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- Theology 5-6
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- 11
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
(Church History and Christian Morality)
Part one of this course is designed to survey the breadth of Catholicism and Christianity as it grew from small first century beginnings to become a worldwide church. It traces the major developments and personalities that have shaped the Catholic Church over the centuries. Major items covered include: the early church, the rise of religious orders, the popes, the Reformation and Counter Reformation, missionaries and exploration, development of church structures, and Vatican II. The second half of the year explores the depths of Christian decision-making in the context of our everyday world. Topics addressed include: justice, morality, decision-making, love, fear, wholeness, happiness, honesty, trust, respect, compassion, reverence for life, and peacemaking. Specific reference to contemporary Catholic moral teachings on specific moral issues will be pointed out. The goal is to show that the Church is the vehicle through which Christ continues to lead and guide his people.
- Theology 7-8
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- 12
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
(Catholic Social Teaching & Christian Vocations)
Each of these courses is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their previously acquired theological knowledge to real-life situations. Catholic Social Teaching examines the Church’s distinct call to bring about justice and peace in the world. The course will begin by following the development of various injustices in modern history. Students will then be introduced to the major themes of Catholic Social Teaching and given the tools to critically assess current unjust situations such as poverty, the plight of immigrants, abortion, and genocide. Christian Vocations will introduce students to what Vatican II referred to as the “universal call to holiness” and encourages them to recognize that every person has a distinct call from God. The course will explore the nature of various vocations, including the priesthood, deaconate, religious life, marriage and family, and the committed single life. Students will also be given the tools for discernment as a means to discovering and following one’s vocation. Finally, students will explore the sacraments as channels of God’s grace and the key to living the Christian vocation to holiness.
- Honors Theology 5-6
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- 11
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
This course will take the student through the whole of our Catholic Martyrology. Students will study the various significant saints along a historical line from St. Stephen to St. Theodora Guerin. Students will also explore the whole process of creating a saint. There will be oral presentations by the student along with a research paper. Summer reading is required for this course.
Prerequisite: A average in Theology 3-4; Students must complete an application and receive teacher approval.