Theology Course Descriptions

Th 101 – Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credit hours) 
从现代圣经学术的角度考察旧约的文本. 这些文献的历史、文学和神学维度将被探讨.

Th 105 – Introduction to the New Testament (3 credit hours) 
从现代圣经学术的角度考察新约文本. 这些文学的历史、文学、神学和精神维度将被探索.

Th 109 – Introduction to Ministry (3 credit hours) 
An overview of ministry in the Church, historically and currently, 以及它对那些探索以专业的事工角色服事教会呼召的人的启示. This course includes self-reflection and discernment; ministry field experiences; an introduction to Church documents on ministry; an overview of the 国家平信徒事工认证标准. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

110 -天主教信仰:神学导论 (3 credit hours) 
介绍天主教神学和信仰传统, 本课程探讨教会如何虔诚地领受, seeks to understand, and communicates God’s revelation to humanity. 该课程包括重要的和独特的天主教信仰和实践的概述,在第二次梵蒂冈大公会议的光. Prerequisite: Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended.

教理问答及青年事工基础 (3 credit hours) 
这个教理讲授与福传的入门课程是为负责堂区生活中任何主要教理讲授组成部分的人而设计的, including sacramental prep- aration, RCIA, religious education, youth ministry, and adult faith formation. Topics in- clude a history of catechesis, 福传和教理讲授的性质和目的, the catechetical dimensions of ministry, faith development theory, 以及策划有效的教理讲授课程和活动的技巧和实践.

Th 219 – World Religions (3 credit hours) 
This course examines the Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism; the Chinese and Japanese religions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism; and the religions of Judaism and Islam in the Mid-East. Prerequisite: Sophomore status is recommended.

Th 223 – Spirituality and Vocation (3 credit hours) 
本课程将向学生介绍西方传统中伟大的精神人物及其著作. In addition to the above classics, 学生也将参与当代精神作家作为一种发展灵性的方式,与任何职业或生活选择相称. 学生们将被要求撰写一本精神自传,将他们的生活故事与他们目前可能正在挑选的专业和职业选择结合起来.

Th 241 – Catholic Liturgy (3 credit hours) 
本课程探讨天主教礼仪的历史和神学基础, and the liturgical documents, principles, 以及塑造梵蒂冈第二次会议授权的当代改革和实践的规范. 值得注意的是,礼仪集会得到了重视, liturgical symbols, roles of ministry, 以及天主教礼拜的各种礼仪仪式. 前提条件:110或教师许可.

Th 302 – Christian Marriage and Family (3 credit hours) 
这门课讲的是作为圣礼的婚姻的意义, 天主教关于婚姻和家庭教育的历史, and the myths and realities of marriage. 本课程亦探讨充实婚姻及培养婚姻及家庭灵性的实用方法. Pre- requisite: Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended.

天主教的道德传统与当代问题 (3 credit hours) 
本课程将探讨天主教的道德传统及其在个人和社会道德问题上的应用. 所讨论的具体问题将根据当代的道德意义而有所不同. Prerequisite: Th 110.

Th 304 – Pauline Epistles (3 credit hours) 
A study of the letters of St. 从现代历史批判学者的角度来看保罗. 本课程分析保罗的教导作为古代基督教传统的主要组成部分之一,并探讨其在当代教会中的意义. Prerequisite: Th 105 or sophomore status.

Th 305 – Israel’s Prayer and Wisdom (3 credit hours) 
This course examines the book of Psalms, 包括它在犹太教和基督教礼拜团体生活中的地位. 它还分析了箴言书中包含的古代以色列圣贤的传统, Job, Sirach, Wisdom, and the Song of Songs. Prerequisite: Th 101 or permission of instructor.

Th 306 – The Beatitudes and Parables of Jesus (3 credit hours) 
对八福的研究,强调其对西方基督徒的影响. In investigating the parable form, its significance and theology, the course uses a combination of form-critical, theological, and literary approaches to the parables. Prerequisite: Th 105 or permission of instructor.

Th 310 – Women in Christian Tradition (3 credit hours) 
检查妇女在过去的基督教团体的经验,并提供所需的圣经和神学背景,以更好地理解妇女在基督教团体和当今社会的地位. Prerequisite: Sophomore status; Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended.

Th 312 – The Sacraments of the Catholic Community (3 credit hours) 
从历史的角度讨论圣礼的意义, theological, and spiritual perspective, emphasizing their communitarian aspect. 特别强调洗礼和圣体圣事是教会的组成部分. Prerequisite: Th 110 or Th 241.

信仰与正义:福音与社会价值 (3 credit hours) 
This course examines why concern for social, economic, 政治公正根植于教会的福音和使命. 它提出了结构性不公正的问题和可能的替代策略. Issues such as human rights, abortion, poverty, hunger, racism, sexism, pollution, and war are studied. Prerequisite: Th 105 recommended.

Th 320 – The Church (3 credit hours)
神学研究:对教会性质和使命的神学研究. The course investigates the Church from the following perspectives: its beginnings as reflected in the New Testament and early Christian literature; the history of Catholic ecclesiology; the models analysis of Avery Dulles, S.J.; and the documents of Vatican Council II. Prerequisite: Th 105.

Th 480 – Development of Catholic Doctrine (3 credit hours) 
本课程探讨天主教教义的发展作为一个历史, cultural, and theological process. Christian worship, the teachings of theologians, the devotions of popu- lar piety, creeds, 历年来,教会会议和教皇的其他官方声明塑造并推动了这一进程. 这种文化和教义的发展将以研讨会的方式通过教会对三位一体的教导进行分析, Jesus, and Mary. 先决条件:110和教师的许可.

Th 490 – Christian Ministry Internship (3 credit hours)
这种实地的经历是为开始专业事工的直接准备. As such, 它帮助学生达到神学反思的水平, the breadth of pastoral theology, the depth of ministry competence, the spirit of collaboration, 以及在B级要达到的专业部门实践标准.A. level. Its goal, furthermore, 是为当代事工提供一个高层次的整合的基本准备. 前提条件:高级地位和讲师的许可.