Theology 1
Faith and Revelation: Knowing God through Sacred Scripture
This course examines Divine Revelation, presenting Sacred Scripture as the inspired word of God unveiled gradually throughout the history of salvation.  It examines how the magisterium of the Church transmits the Deposit of Faith infallibly and how our understanding of God’s Revelation leads us to a more intimate relationship with the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity in this life and to eternal life in Heaven. It also explains how to read the Bible, emphasizing how the New Testament in Christ fulfills the covenants and promises that God made with his people in the Old Testament.

Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry
This course examines the answers to the question: Who is Jesus Christ? Objectives of this course include sharing what Jesus Christ reveals about God and the uncovering of the mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Successful achievement of these objectives allows students to live a better life by exploring how one grows in discipleship to Jesus Christ.
 

Theology 2
The Mystery of Redemption and Christian Discipleship
This course examines Original Sin, the meaning of redemption, and how the salvific promise made to our first parents is fulfilled in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. It explains how the Church continues the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ in the world today and how his redemption is applied in our own lives. It also looks at how we are called to be formed in the image of Christ, who is the exemplar of the Christian life, and to cooperate with God’s grace in every instance of our lives.

The Church: Sacrament of Salvation
The Church, who is established by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, continues the salvific ministry of Christ in the world today. This course presents the mission of the Church, her infallible teaching authority, the Sacraments as the primary means of transmitting God’s grace, the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Church, the universal call to holiness, and the four marks of the Church.
 

Theology 3
The Sacraments: Source of Our Life in Christ
Jesus Christ instituted the sacraments and entrusted them to his Church as a primary means of transmitting grace which helps us to live the Christian life.  This course presents each of the seven sacraments in its own chapter, explains how it is celebrated, and describes its purpose in the Christian life as an intimate encounter with Christ.  It also examines Christian liturgy as well as popular prayers, devotions, and sacramental.

Our Moral Life in Christ
This course aids in the formation of our conscience by presenting an overview of the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. It seeks to aid in the analysis of human acts from a moral perspective and objective truth and to engage students in philosophical and critical thinking. Following the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes, it shows how we, aided by God’s grace, can imitate the life of Christ in every circumstance in our lives. It also examines topics important to social justice, the sacredness of human life, and current events.
 

Theology 4
The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
This course introduces students to the social teachings of the Catholic Church, a rich body of thought covering love and family, law and justice, war and peace, wealth and poverty, rights and duties, and freedom and obligation. This course shows how through the ages the Magisterium of the Church responds to social developments by interpreting Divine Revelation and teaching the demands of the Gospel with authority. The student will learn how Christ’s divine love for others, especially the poor and most vulnerable, is present today in the Church’s social doctrine and mission.

Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue
This course presents the teachings of the Catholic Faith regarding God’s desire to unite all of humanity to himself (and to each other) through his Church. As such, it includes both ecumenism (action toward reuniting separated Christians) and interfaith dialogue (relations with non-Christians). Upon completion, students will have increased knowledge of a variety of faith traditions, allowing honest and open dialogue and understanding in an ever-changing religious landscape.