Theology

Course Descriptions - Theology

Fine Arts • Science • Theology • English • Social Studies • Mathematics • Foreign Language • Business • Physical Education

Mr. George Stonecipher, Department Head

Ms. Ramey Badeaux, Campus Minister

Theology I: Old Testament

This course stresses an invitation to relationship with God as revealed in Salvation History. The course includes how to read the Bible and then proceeds on a thematic exploration of the Old Testament. Themes of particular importance include: creation, liberation, covenant, justice, and the call to faith experienced by major characters in the Old Testament. The social justice issue addressed in this class is ecology and recycling. Students also coordinate and present the “Living Nativity.”

Required

1 Credit

9th

Theology II - Christology

The special focus of this course is the person and natures (divine and human) of Jesus Christ as the Church’s understanding of him has developed throughout history until the present time. The social justice issue addressed in this course is prejudice with emphasis on poverty, racism and gender bias. Students also coordinate and serve the annual “TCH Feeds the Hungry” program at Thanksgiving.

Prerequisite: Theology I

Required

1 Credit

10th

Theology III - Ecclesiology

This course builds on the students’ exposure to the Catholic understanding of Scripture and the person and nature of Jesus Christ. It attempts to enable students to examine the nature of Christianity as it is specifically interpreted and practiced by the Roman Catholic Church. Students are challenged to experience the Church as institution, as sacrament, and as a vehicle of salvation. Of particular importance in this course is the study of sacraments. Social justice and capital punishment are issues addressed at this level. Students also prepare and present the “Advent Prayer Services.”

Prerequisite: Theology II

Required

1 Credit

11th

Theology IV - Ministry

This course focuses on student awareness of the needs of the whole church, the people of God. The course will also give the tools necessary to minister to each other, family, friends, school, and community. By being an active part in the Body of Christ, and using their gifts and talents, they can make a difference in the world. In addition to their study of Ministry, students will have certain areas of ministry focus assigned to them according to their section of theology. Projects will be dispersed among each section of the senior theology classes. In addition to ministry programs throughout the year, students are responsible for the “Passion Play.”

Prerequisite: Theology III

Required

1 Credit

12th

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