The program's theological, spiritual and pastoral focus shapes the curriculum. The "great books" that serve as the foundation to this curriculum are:

  • Sacred Scripture
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Rites of the Church's Liturgy
  • Documents of Vatican II
  • Code of Canon Law
  • Writings of John Paul II
  • Classics of Christian Spirituality

Regular Three Year Cycle of Courses

YEAR ONE
5114
Old Testament I
2
5124
 New Testament I
2
5111
Vatican II: the Pastoral Council
1
5122
 Fundamental Theology
2
5112
Writings of John Paul II
1
5121
 Catholic Theological  Tradition
2
5113
Foundations of Catholic Spirituality
2
Credit hours / semester:
6
Credit hours / semester:
6
           
           
YEAR TWO
5214
-5218 Old Testament II
2
5224
-5228 New Testament II
2
5211
 Christian Anthropology
2
5222
 Ecclesiology
2
5212
 Spiritual Theology
2
5221
 Canon Law
2
Credit hours / semester:
6
Credit hours / semester:
6
           
           
YEAR THREE
5311 Liturgy and Sacraments
2
5322
 Pastoral Theology
2
5312 Moral Theology
2
5321
 Social Ethics
2
  Elective
2
 Elective
2
Credit hours / semester:
6
Credit hours / semester:
6
           
Total of 36 credit hours

 

 
 
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