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Theology

  • Apologetics Q2

    This course introduces students to the field and scope of Catholic apologetics: giving reasons for our hope. Several dimensions of Catholic faith and practice are examined using Scripture and Tradition: the nature of faith and revelation, existence of God, Truth of Scripture as the product of revelation, Jesus’ miracles and resurrection, and the lives of the saints.
     

  • Ethics 10

      
     

  • Ethics 11

    (1 semester)
    This course endeavors to help students develop the skills of ethical reasoning and decision-making. Students are introduced to the concept of ethics from philosophical and theological viewpoints. The general principles of Catholic ethics are introduced, ethical methodology is presented, and these principles and methods are applied to a wide variety of ethical problems frequently encountered in society: medicine and healthcare, professions and business, and personal integrity and responsibility, including sexual ethics.

  • Gospel of John/Book of Revelation Q1

    This course introduces students to some of the core theological concepts found in the Johannine corpus of the New Testament: John’s Gospel; the First, Second, and Third Epistles of John; and the Book of Revelation. The philosophical and theological schema of Christ as the Logos of God will be detailed, and this will be the interpretative framework that drives exploration of the narrative of the Johannine corpus and which emphasizes its unity. Specific attention will be given to the rhetorical function, Christology, ecclesiology, and eschatology of the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory, John’s letters to the Seven Churches, and his apocalyptic visions.

  • Intro to Philosophy Q1

    This course with a focus on Western philosophy is designed to introduce the student to the broad discipline of philosophy and some of its deepest and most far-reaching questions.   This introductory course will look at some primary areas of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and political philosophy.  Discussion will include some of the answers offered by some of the great philosophers to questions dealing with the nature of life, freedom, knowledge, morality, reality, etc.  

  • Marriage Q1

    This course guides students to better manage their current relationships and to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the Sacrament of Matrimony.  The course will discuss many types of relationships:  with oneself (i.e., personal development), with God, between parents and children, between friends (including boyfriends and girlfriends), and between husbands and wives.  The course is based upon the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, but the views of other religions will also be discussed.

  • Marriage Q2

    This course guides students to better manage their current relationships and to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the Sacrament of Matrimony.  The course will discuss many types of relationships:  with oneself (i.e., personal development), with God, between parents and children, between friends (including boyfriends and girlfriends), and between husbands and wives.  The course is based upon the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, but the views of other religions will also be discussed.

  • New Testament

    (1 semester)
    This course provides an overview of the New Testament. The student will examine several of the books and authors of the New Testament from historical and faith perspectives and explore their influence on Christianity. The foundation of the course work will come from the readings from Mass each Sunday. Students will interpret these readings to explore how they can apply in today’s world. The students will be asked to write several personal reflections on the selected readings.

  • Old Testament

    (1 semester)
    This course introduces some of the techniques used in contemporary scriptural study, including form, historical, source, and redaction criticism. It explores major themes from the Hebrew Bible, including cosmology and the fall, the Patriarchs, the Covenant with Israel, the Davidic monarchy and the subsequently divided kingdom, the Exile and Return, Hebrew prophecy, and wisdom literature. The Old Testament is studied not only as the seminal revelation to the Jewish people but also as the theological framework through which the earliest disciples of Jesus came to understand him as the Messiah.

  • Sacraments

    (1 semester)
    This course introduces students to the theology of sacramentality and to the Catholic sacramental worldview. Sacraments are efficacious symbols, so preliminary attention is given to developing the notions of sign, symbol, and efficacy. These notions are then applied through this sacramental-theological lens to explore Jesus as the Sacrament of God, the Church as the Sacrament of Jesus, the seven Catholic Sacraments, sacramentals, and the sacramentality of liturgical art, architecture, music, and time. Special attention will be given throughout the course to sacraments as moments of encounter with God, with others, and with self.

  • Senior Seminar

    Students will take one class each quarter for the first three quarters. The fourth quarter will be dedicated to researching and writing a senior thesis. The Senior Seminar grade shows on the transcript for credit.

  • Senior Thesis

    During 4th Quarter the seniors will work on and complete their Senior Thesis.  The Thesis is based on one of the Senior Theology classes they have taken.  The paper is to be 10 pages in length, the type font is to be size 12 and be in Palatino, Linotype, Times New Roman, Garamond, or Calibri.  The exact specifications are given to the seniors during 3rd Quarter.  6 book sources or scholarly journals from different authors and different works are required.  Online academic resources are allowed if from our Cascia Hall website.  Internet sources are permissible with an attached printout of the page used.  you are strongly advised to consult with one of the Senior Theology teachers.

  • Social Teachings Q2

    This course introduces the Church’s teachings on important contemporary social issues from within her moral anthropology.  It takes as its foundation the social dimension of the Gospels, the Biblical imperative of justice, and the social encyclical tradition of the Catholic Church and seeks to integrate these into an analysis of contemporary societies’ adherence to justice. Issues given close attention include capital punishment, poverty, globalization, the media, and environmental stewardship.

  • St. Augustine: Confessions Q1

    (required for all Catholics) - This course offers an analysis of the autobiographical sections [Books 1-10] of one of the great books of all times: The Confessions of St. Augustine. Students will study the manner in which Augustine [354-430 AD] viewed human nature and life; relationships with God, self and others; and, the interior struggle of every person to achieve fulfillment, search out and discover the truth, and accept the gift of faith. This study will also allow the students to look into their own views, relationships, and struggles with life, faith, and the individual and social problems of our times.

  • World Religions Q1

    This course explores the modern world's major religions, analyzing how they are intertwined with cultural and personal diversity and how they lead their adherents to a relationship with God. Students will examine the origins of each religion and consider core teachings, devotional practices, and ethics.

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