Theology
The Theology Department seeks to create a school community enlivened by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity. The experience of this Christian community is most appropriately and naturally leading to persons of conviction and service. Through catechesis, the students and faculty are encouraged and motivated to model Jesus' life of faith, love and service.
With faculty acting as a visible manifestation of the professed faith and Christian witness, students are encouraged to internalize these values. In addition, students are invited to share in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church.
REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of Theology. A service project including verification of 25 hours of qualified community service and a reflection component must be completed each year.
GANNON UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT: Upon matriculation at Gannon University, students can earn 3 credits (LTHE 121) when they earn a B (85%) or better in the following classes: Scripture H/Revelation in Christ H, Catholic Tradition HI Mission of Christ H and The Church H, Morality H/Social Justice 1 H and Social Justice 2/Christian Lifestyle H.
REVELATION IN CHRIST H # 1912
REVELATION IN CHRIST A # 1922 Grade level: 9 (Fall) Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. If they have not been taught this earlier, they will learn how to read the Bible and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.
THE PERSON OF CHRIST H # 1932
THE PERSON OF CHRIST A # 1952 Grade Level: 9 (Spring) Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God and the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in Revelation in Christ H, 93% in Revelation in Christ A, or departmental approval.
THE MISSION OF CHRIST A # 2952
THE MISSION OF CHRIST H # 2972 Grade level: 10 (Fall) Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to help students understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Through this course of study, students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him. which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in Revelation in Christ H or 93% in Revelation in Christ A or Theology Department approval
THE CHURCH A # 2952
THE CHURCH H # 2972 Grade level: 10 (Spring) Credit: 0.5
The purpose of the course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn not so much about events in the life of the Church but about the sacred nature of the Church. Honors courses involve a greater depth of analysis while Academic courses focus more on breadth. The Honors class is more writing intensive and includes extra outside reading.
Prerequisites Honors: 85% in The Mission of the Christ H or 93% in The Mission of Christ A or Theology Department approval
THE SACRAMENTS H # 2912
THE SACRAMENTS A # 2922 Grade level: 11 Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in The Church H, 93% in The Church A, or departmental approval.
MORALITY H # 3932
MORALITY A # 3942 Grade level: 11 Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in The Sacraments H, 93% in The Sacraments A, or departmental approval.
SOCIAL JUSTICE 2 H # 4952
SOCIAL JUSTICE 2 A # 4962 Grade level: 12 Credit: 0.5
This course picks up on the foundations of Social Justice 1 and examines other specific social concerns. This includes abortion and capital punishment, the environment, racism, sexism, homosexuality, and war.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in Social Justice 1 H, 93% in Social Justice 1 A, or departmental approval.
CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE H # 4972
CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE A # 4982 Grade Level: 12 (Spring)Credit: 0.5
This course focuses on developing a personal Christian lifestyle. The students will study personal identity formation and its relationship to faith, vocations, and relationships and sexuality.
Prerequisite for Honors: 85% in Discipleship in Society H or Social Justice 2 H, 93% in Discipleship in Society A or Social Justice 2 A, or departmental approval.
DEATH AND DYING # 5932 Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 0.50
This course is offered every other year. It will be offered in 2013-14
The goal of this course is to develop an informed and critical perspective on the study of religion through the study of myths, rituals, and literature concerning death and afterlife. The class does not intend to make the case for any single definition of religion or to take a particular theological perspective on death, but rather to have participants develop critical skills necessary for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a number of scholarly approaches to the subject. Students taking this course for Honors credit will sign a contract during the first week of class.
ECUMENICAL AND
INTERRELIGIOUS ISSUES # 5942 Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 0.50
This course is offered every other year. It will be offered in 2012-13.
The purpose of this course is to help the students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as to other religions of the world. Building on the foundational truth that Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, the course is intended to help students to recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in non-Catholic Christian churches and ecclesial communities as well as in non-Christian religions. It is also intended to help them to recognize the ways in which other systems of belief and practice differ from the Catholic faith. Students taking this course for Honors credit will sign a contract during the first week of class.