This course is an introduction to Catholic apologetics equipping the student to clearly explain and charitably defend their faith fulfilling St. Peter’s mandate to: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter…
El curso cubre los cuatro periodos en la Historia de la Filosofía (Antigua, Medieval, Moderna y Contemporanea). Dado este largo periodo, estudiaremos los pensadores más representativos.
El curso “introducción al catolicismo” presenta a los estudiantes una visión general y completa de las enseñanzas de la fe católica. Ofrece a una base teológica para su admisión en sus futuros cursos de teología. Además de basarse en los principios básicos de la fe que se ofrecen en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica,…
An introduction to the historical context and theology of the ecumenical movement. References will be made to the teaching of the Magisterium, significant achievements in ecumenical dialogue, prospects for future achievements, and the individual participant’s contributions to ecumenism. Exposure to the rich variety of Christian ecclesial communities and traditions and world religions will be included.
The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) was THE major event in the Church in the twentieth century. Sixty years since the start of the council and its meaning and impact is still being discussed. There has been quite a bit of ink spilled in attempting to interpret and understand the Council. In order to understand the…
This course presents an overview of the sacraments study of the Roman Catholic Church. We will examine the scriptural foundations, the history and development, the rite, the sacramental signs, and the theology of each of the seven sacraments. There will be a distinct focus on how deacons can prepare others to receive the sacraments via…
The Son of God became human while remaining divine. He suffered death on the cross to redeem humanity and rose from the dead in glory. The early Church divided over the question of who was and who is Jesus. The early Councils proclaimed doctrine held to this day, and the Church Fathers wrote cogently about…
Within the framework of systematic theology, ecclesiology examines the nature of the church and its emerging challenges. This course considers both classic insights and new directions in ecclesiology, including reflections on the nature and exercise of ministry in the church. Central to the course is a critical examination of two documents of the Second Vatican…
This course in fundamental theology will introduce students to the complex issues surrounding the interchange between faith and reason. The goal of this course is to help students to solidify their intellectual foundation for the work of theological study.
The course presents students with an introductory overview of the major historical figures and their principal ideas in the discipline of philosophy. The goal is to make later theological concepts more intelligible by revealing their association with the great philosophical traditions that influenced the writings of the Church Fathers, Doctors and theologians through the ages…