| | | Systematic Theology - SYST 501 Revelation, Faith, Theology (3)
This course investigates the source, interpretation, transmission and development of Revelation. It then assesses the human response to revelation in the context of faith within the church and, finally, examines the nature, content, methods and history of Catholic theology. - SYST 502 Theology of the Tripersonal God (3)
The first part examines the human need for God, demonstrations for God’s existence, language about God, and the nature, attributes and activity of God. The second part studies the revelation of the threefold personality of God, beginning with scripture, tracing its dogmatic formulation in tradition, and situating it with respect to modern perspectives, while evaluating its import for Christian living. - SYST 601 Christology (3)
This course studies the center of our Christian faith, Jesus Christ, who discloses God to man and man to himself. Following a salvation-historical approach, the biblical testimony as well as the historical issues occasioning the Christological Councils are examined with an emphasis on the organic connection between the mystery of the Incarnation and the other mysteries of Christian faith. - SYST 602 Ecclesiology I (3)
This course aims to provide a general systematic overview of the origin, nature and mission of the church. The church’s historically progressive self-understanding is presented in relationship to the inseparable mysteries of the Trinity, the Incarnation and redemptive grace. The ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council will be studied using the conciliar texts. - SYST 604 Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation (3)
A study of the nature of sacramentality, and of the sacraments in general, and their relationship to Christ and the church. Baptism and Confirmation as initiation into the church: their biblical sources, historical and liturgical development, and contemporary questions, including catechetical considerations. - SYST 701 Protology and Anthropology (3)
A theological study of the human person beginning from the perspective of the revealed truth in the Old and New Testaments regarding creation; the issue of nature and grace; man, male and female, as the image of God; the original state; the call to communion; the fall of man and its consequences. The course approaches creation from the perspectives of revelation and reason, and enters into the theological dialogue with modern science on this issue. - SYST 702 Grace and Eschatology (3)
A theological course treating man’s new life of grace in Jesus Christ. The first part studies the issues of freedom and grace, created and uncreated grace justification, predestination, etc. The course concludes with a study of the central issues related to intermediate and final eschatology, death, judgment, purgatory, heaven and hell. - SYST 703 Holy Orders (3)
An historical and systematic study of Orders: the Scripture texts, patristic sources and later development of dogma. Development and theology of the three degrees of the sacrament of Orders, and emphasis on the ordained’s configuration to Christ, the Head and Shepherd of the church, in His triple office of priest, teacher and pastor. - SYST 801 Sacraments of Healing (2)
An historical and theological study of the development of the sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Penance. A thorough look at the rites for the celebration of these two sacraments and pastoral practicum sessions. Ordination candidates also take LITY 801 Penance Practicum. - SYST 802 Holy Eucharist (2)
An historical and systematic study of the Eucharist: the Scripture texts, patristic sources and later development of dogma. Emphasis is on the Eucharist as the sacrificial memorial of Christ and His Body, and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist by the power of His Word and of His Spirit. Ordination candidates also take LITY 802 Holy Eucharist Practicum. - SYST 803 Ecclesiology II: Ecumenism
and Missiology (3)
A theological and pastoral course on the foundation, principles, goals and practice of ecumenism and missionary activity in the church today. The course studies the major magisterial documents related to ecumenism and missiology, the major interreligious dialogues, ecumenical dialogues, the various forms of ecumenical cooperation, and missionary work.
Elective Courses: M.A. (Theology) degree candidates, concomitant with requirement, take an additional one-credit directed research course to meet the Research Portfolio required for the degree. - SYST 906 Themes in Systematic Theology (2)
This course will afford the opportunity for concentrators in Systematic Theology to study one specialized topic, or several interrelated topics, which are treated more generally in one of the core courses of Systematic Theology – Trinity, Christology, Ecclesiology, Grace, Creation and Man, Sacraments – in much greater depth, using primary resources (the writings of great theologians past and present). This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. Recent offerings have included: Gifts and Charisms of the Holy Spirit (fall 2006). - SYST 907 Soteriology (2)
An exploration of what it means to call Christ Savior of the world, through readings of patristic, medieval and modern authors. This course is a mandatory elective for those choosing systematic theology as their M.A.(Theology) degree concentration. - SYST 911 Mariology: Selected Questions (2)
This course provides a historical survey of modern Marian theology, examining 20th century development of Catholic theology of Mary in light of the Second Vatican Council. Contemporary systematic developments will be presented in an integrated fashion, with focus on Mary in her relation to, and her role in, the mystery of Christ and the church. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. - SYST 916 Great Theologians (2)
An in-depth study of the thought of a single great theologian or a theological theme as it is developed in a series of theologians over time, including such figures as St. Augustine, St. Anselm, Newman, DeLubac, Congar, Rahner and von Balthasar. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. Recent offerings have included: Readings in Newman (spring 2006). - SYST 917 Introduction to Patristics (2)
This course provides an introduction to the theological thought of the Fathers of the church, the historical context of their teaching, and the contribution of their teaching as privileged witnessed to the handing on of God’s revelation through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. - SYST 920 St. Thomas Aquinas and the Summa (3)
An intensive seminar on the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and its undergirding philosophy, designed to ground S.T.B. candidates in Thomistic thought. Primary source readings will explore Thomas' basic philosophical concepts, theological method, theology of God, creation, the human person, principles of the moral life, law and grace. (Prerequisites: basic Latin, declared S.T.B. candidacy or permission of the professor).
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