Theology

The Theology department’s mission is to form young men in faith and to understand faith through intellectual study and reflection on the Catholic Tradition. The philosophy of the Theology Department is to educate students in the Truth, Goodness and Beauty of Catholic theology, through the study of Sacred Scripture, Tradition, moral teachings, and doctrines of the Catholic Church. The department collaborates with the school’s formation and campus ministry programs to help students become the person God intends them to be. The department witnesses to the person and mission of Jesus Christ. Open to the contemporary world, it promotes the good of the earthly city and prepares students for service in spreading the Kingdom of God and eternal life in the City of God.

Courses

Academic

Academic

1102 CP Theology 1 – Encountering Christ, the Word
Year Course - Required for graduation
The Revelation of Jesus in Scripture – 1st Semester
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 Old Testament Covenants and prophecies as they prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah Jesus Christ.
Who is Jesus Christ? And The mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery) – 2nd Semester
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, 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. Along with the identity of who Christ is, the students will also come to understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. 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, and that they share in this redemption. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what life as a disciple entails.

1202 CP Theology 2 – The Mission of Christ
Year Course - Required for graduation
Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church – 1st Semester.
The purpose of this 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 about the events in the life of the Church as well as the sacred nature of the Church.
Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ – 2nd Semester
The purpose of this 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 about the events in the life of the Church as well as the sacred nature of the Church.

1302 CP Theology 3 – Life in Christ
Year Course - Required for graduation
This course asks: what does it mean to live a Christian life? Building on what students have learned through their encounter with Christ in Scripture and in the teachings of the Church, these semesters explore grace in our everyday lives and the moral life we choose to live as a response to God’s love. 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.
Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society- 2nd Semester
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching. In this course, students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission

1401 CP Critical Reflections
Year Course - Required for graduation
Critical Reflections on the Theory of Knowledge in Philosophy and Theology takes the motto of Servite High School: "I believe so that I may understand" as the necessary background for examining critical thinking habits that inform faith. The course introduces the student to metaphysics, logic, and epistemology as they relate to the theory of knowledge, and the way truth claims are made. Sociopolitical & moral philosophy theories are studied to examine the implications of morality for social living. Students are invited to critically examine these theories considering the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Faith.
World Religions – Required for Graduation- 2nd Semester.
Critical Reflections on the World’s Religions is a survey of the doctrines, scriptures, rituals, history, and daily religious life of the religions of the East. This complements the extensive study students have already completed in Christianity and Judaism. This course focuses on the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and the religious traditions of China and Japan. The course is designed to provide the factual knowledge base necessary for critical thinking about the world’s religions. Students are allowed to appreciate the universal search for the Divine & the expression of

7595 Formation Priory
9th-12th grade class. Required for graduation.
The Priory Leadership Program is a comprehensive, hands-on leadership experience. The intent is to give students the opportunity to learn and practice leadership through peer accountability and increased responsibility in all components of the student experience.