An examination of major themes in Roman Catholic theology, with
emphases on the United States and how Catholic theology differs
from Protestant theology.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Additional readings, a research paper, and more extensive
examinations.
Athena Title
Perspectives in Catholic Theol
Prerequisite
Junior or senior standing or permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will develop the procedural skills necessary to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate diverse educational materials critically and charitably.
Students will engage and advance in the academic and historical study of religion, theology, and ethics.
Students will uncover the common roots of all Christian traditions and what they continue to share.
Students will trace, contextualize, recall, and analyze various developments in Catholic doctrine, practice, and ethics.
Students will apply course materials to personal and professional knowledge, experience, and goals.
Topical Outline
I. Introduction/Background: Theology and Catholicism
II. Scripture
III. Tradition and Christian Councils
IV. The Papacy
V. Saints and Relics
VI. The Virgin Mary
VII. the Sacraments
VIII. Relationship between Faith and Works
IX. Social Teachings
X. Issues of Gender and Sexuality
XI. Religious Diversity and Pluralism
