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ites as the basis for writing homilies. An
overriding expectation of this course is the
preparation, development and preaching
of homilies as part of the Rite of Reconciliation,
Penance in context of First
Penance for second graders, Liturgy of
Anointing within Mass and Communal
Anointing of the Sick, Vigil for the
Deceased, Funeral Liturgy Within/Outside
of Mass, and the Rite of Marriage.
Prerequisites: B 253 and P 240, or
equivalent determined by instructor.
(Shea, 3 Credits)
Systematic Theology
S 225
S 230
Christian Anthropology
This course studies the human search for
meaning and its relationship with God’s
grace from a personal, historical and
theological perspective. It considers the
basic ways that people communicate,
namely through the myths they live by and
the rituals they celebrate. The Catholic
perspective roots the underlying premise
that God’s Spirit most fully enlightens this
meaning search within the context of
community. Various modes of meaning, as
well as the role of archetype, symbol and
story are addressed, as they relate to the
sacramentality of the world and the central
role of God’s grace in the human quest for
fulfillment. (Jack, 3 Credits)
Theology of Faith and Revelation
An introduction to theological method: the
intellectual and scientific methodology of
contemporary theological reflection
(sources, criteria, presuppositions and the
instruments of theological research).
Revelation as divine self-communication
experienced in faith. The principles that
guide our systematic understanding of
Christian faith. Prerequisites: S 225 and
S 233
S 237
some introduction to scripture.
(O'Cinnsealaigh, 4 Credits)
Ecclesiology
A study of the nature and character of the
Church as the universal sacrament of
salvation, its essence as communion and
the hierarchical society of grace, the holy
People of God engaged in a pilgrimage of
grace. Following a general survey of
ecclesiology and a discussion of models
and images of the Church, explicit
reference will be given to: the four traditional
marks of the Church - One, Holy,
Catholic, and Apostolic; the fundamental
mission of the Church as evangelization;
and the essential mission of the laity. Also
to be addressed is the state of ecumenical
dialogue, historical development of the
ecumenical dialogue, the Church’s
understanding of herself in relation to the
Orthodox Churches and other Christian
communions, a study of the Church’s
documentation on dialogue with a view to
the establishment of criteria, principles, and
avenues for co-operation and communion
between the Church and other ecclesial
communities. Prerequisite: S 230.
(O'Cinnsealaigh, 4 Credits)
Theology and Spirituality of Holy
Orders
Drawing on the insights of Vatican II, this
course will present an ecclesial vision of
priestly identity. It will explore the
Church's tradition, practice and expectations
of ordained ministry, offering a
scriptural, systematic and spiritual analysis
leading to a contemporary theology and
spirituality of presbyteral identity, founded
in being and expressed in ministry.
Prerequisites: S 230, S 233, S 240, S
241. (O'Cinnsealaigh, 4 Credits)
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