51 courses with the subject THE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to and overview of the Bible as a document of faith communities based on human encounter with the person of God in historical events, on worship of the God so revealed, and studied in light of the human modes of expression employed there.
This course introduces students to the three essential sources used in the study of Catholic theology: Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching. Students will become acquainted with the Catholic Church’s understanding of Revelation, which describes the ways that God is revealed to human beings. Revelation is communicated through both Scripture and Tradition. The course also examines the legitimate role of the teaching office of the Catholic Church in authentically interpreting Scripture and Tradition.
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This course examines the social, cultural and institutional history of the Catholic Church in the United States specifically and in North America more broadly. Topics studied include: the relationship of Catholics and the Church to American culture and society; the relationship of the Church in America to the global Church; the vital importance of Catholic beliefs, practices and structures to the identity and nature of the American Church; changing demographics and population characteristics in the Church in the US; and American Catholic perspectives on labor, education, politics, medicine and literature.
This course provides an introduction to the social teaching of the Catholic Church through an examination of primary themes and sources. This course asks questions like: “What is the basis of a more just society, and what do society and the individual owe each other in seeking the common good?” Answers to these questions are explored as students critically analyze selected contemporary social issues which might include: life and death, privilege and oppression, 155
Reading and study of the Old Testament, focusing on the development of faith as illuminated by the historical, social and cultural background of, and the literary forms found in, the major books. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course explores the development of the Gospels and other writings of the New Testament that highlight the early Church’s understanding of the meaning of life and the message of Jesus. Emphasis is placed on the origin, background and major themes of the various books in the New Testament. Pre-requisite THE 210. THE 310Introduction to Christology: Jesus Fully Human, Fully Divine (3) This course encompasses an historical and systematic study of the person and work of Jesus Christ as the object and foundation of Christian faith. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course examines the nature of the human person in light of a Catholic understanding of creation, revelation, sin, salvation, the grace of Christ, and community. Contemporary issues in Christian anthropology will also be addressed. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course incorporates an examination of the origins, nature and mission of the Church. Topics include theological literature, popular religion, theological developments, the role of the papacy, and the interaction between Christianity and culture. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course examines the body of Catholic teachings regarding the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception through natural death. It starts with an examination of the positive theological understanding that each person is created freely and lovingly by God, with both body and soul, and in the image and likeness of God. Select contemporary topics (e.g., contraception, abortion, use of medical technology, medical research and experimentation, conscience protection, organ transplantation, end of life care, determination of death, etc.) are discussed against the backdrop of this positive foundation and with the aid of core principles of Catholic bioethics. The primary emphasis of the course is theological; secondary attention is paid to legal, political, cultural and scientific aspects of bioethics. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course invites students to explore the foundational sources, principles, concepts and domains of Catholic moral theology. A central proposition of Catholic theology is that following Christ is the essential foundation of the moral life. Moral theology brings together faith and reason–through an examination of Scripture and Sacred Tradition alongside the demands of reason. Students will consider universal moral principles and virtues, as well as application of principles to specific questions and situations. Pre-requisite THE 210 156
This course examines the history, doctrine, theory and praxis of sacraments and liturgy within the Roman Catholic Church. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course invites students to study love, family, marriage and sexuality as represented within the Catholic intellectual tradition. Students will consider Catholic moral principles and virtues, as well as application of principles to specific questions and situations. Drawing on millennia of experience, prayer, action, and critical reflection, the course will cover Christian moral values and how these apply to married and single states of life. The course covers the scriptural, historical and theological development of the sacrament of marriage, including challenges to a Catholic understanding of marriage today.
This course introduces students to the ongoing, and evolving, dialogue between Catholicism and other world religions–such as Hinduism, Judaism, other Christian communities and churches, Islam, Buddhism–as well as certain indigenous religions. The course provides students with brief introductions to specific world and indigenous religions, including concise overviews of their historical development, major beliefs, traditional practices, and perspectives on key universal questions (e.g., life, death, suffering, relationship, justice, peace). Emphasis is placed on studying the principles of interreligious dialogue included in significant Catholic documents. Pre-requisite THE 210.
Students will be introduced to the principles and framework of a restorative justice approach, including its theological and historical roots. Restorative justice emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior. Within the practice of restorative justice, crimes and injustices are not considered solely as a breaking of laws, but rather are understood as wrongs against another person and indicative of broken relationships between offender, victim and community. We will compare and contrast various criminal justice paradigms, such as restitution, prevention, retribution and restoration. Drawing particularly upon theological concepts, students will design a restorative justice application. Pre-requisite THE 210.
The theologian and philosopher St. Augustine wrote, “I believe so that I might understand.” This course examines the harmonious relationship between faith and reason that has endured as a core principle throughout the rich history of Catholic intellectuality. Students will closely examine the nature of faith/belief, as well as humanity’s innate ability for rationally understanding reality. As two sources for arriving at truth, this course explores the Catholic understanding that there can be no contradiction between faith and reason. This course surveys the roots and development of this cooperative relationship throughout the history of Catholic thought. Special attention will be given to St. Thomas Aquinas’ masterful synthesis of Catholic doctrine with Aristotelian philosophy. Specific topics in theology that demonstrate the mutual integration of faith and reason (e.g., Trinity, Christology, the human person) will receive close attention. Pre-requisite THE 210. 157
From a Catholic theological and moral perspective, economic activity is ideally meant to be a free response to God’s divine commands to be a good steward of creation and to help others. This response is actualized in the dual mandates to serve the common good and to foster human development. The prime question driving this course of study is: what can be done to consciously transform economic activity and relationships to more fully reflect God’s call for mercy, peace, solidarity and justice? Pre-requisite THE 210
This course explores the seven books that comprise the wisdom literature in the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible. These books provide a guide for a meaningful life in light of belief in God as revealed in the Bible. In these books, every aspect of life takes on new importance. Wisdom literature also has a universal character, since every person in every culture must struggle with the fundamental questions of life encountered in these books. Major emphasis is placed on the Psalms as the prayer and song book of God’s People, then and now. The other wisdom books are examined within the context of their time as well as with application to life today.
Beginning with a Catholic understanding, this course will examine the Christian view of the human person as created in the Divine image and composed of physical and spiritual realities destined for union with God. An exploration of the significant tradition of Christian spirituality as a means of human fulfillment and perfection will reveal the deep connections between spirituality and the science of psychology. The course will lead to a Catholic understanding of the compatibility between spirituality and psychology, and reveal how the Catholic tradition unites theology and psychology as a means of flourishing in body, mind, and spirit.
This course introduces the student to resources and methods for ministry to youth and young adults. From a theological perspective, pastoral ministry draws from, and sustains, the Christian call to holiness. What helps young people hear and respond to this call? Which attitudes, concepts, skills and relationships are particularly useful in ministering to young people? The course builds on Biblical visions of ministry, the history of ministry in the Church, relevant theological principles, appreciation for the importance of family, a developmental mindset, and an understanding of contemporary culture. By integrating these perspectives, students are encouraged to discuss contemporary questions in light of foundational Church documents on ministry to youth and young adults. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course will explore the interface of science, technology, society and religious belief from the perspective of a theologically informed worldview. Implications posed by the latest scientific discoveries and current social trends will be explored. Readings and discussion will consider areas where science and religion can find concurrence, avoiding any reductionist tendency, for the common good of humankind and the good of the natural world. Pre-requisite THE 210.
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This course will examine the history of Catholic Social teaching on medicine and health care, with particular attention to increasingly common ethical dilemmas concerning the beginning and the end of life. The development of the Catholic moral tradition on health care will be examined through careful study of contemporary issues affecting communities that Anna Maria College students will serve in the near future such as: Abortion, Cloning and Genetic Experiments in Humans, Dilemmas at the Beginning of Life, Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS). Students will become acquainted with the vision that Catholic Social Teaching presents as the purpose of human life, life in common and a just and peaceful world. This course will encourage students to critically examine the applicability of Catholic social principles in today’s society. Pre-requisite THE 210.
A fundamental aspect of Catholic social teaching and practice concerns the reality of peace and war. What differences do Christian belief and practice make in the way that Catholics understand peacemaking, violence and war? This course will draw upon Catholic sources as well as case studies and biographies. Pre-requisite THE 210.
Study of the Bible is a fundamental component of the Catholic intellectual tradition. This course introduces the student to the three Gospels according to Matthew, Mark and Luke (known as the Synoptic Gospels). For Christians, the Gospels are the core of the Bible. Emphasis in this course is placed on the theological, moral and literary structures of each Synoptic Gospel. The course explores key events in the life of Jesus, as described within each Synoptic Gospel. Matthew, Mark and Luke are also examined in relation to the unity of the whole Bible. Pre-requisite THE 210.
Study of the Bible is a fundamental component of the Catholic intellectual tradition. This course introduces the student to the various letters included in the New Testament. These letters provide insight into the life and the theology of the early Christian community. The letters can be grouped into categories by author, by purpose and by intended recipients. These essential Christian texts will be examined in relation to the unity of the New Testament and the entire Bible. Pre-requisite THE 210.
This course will examine some of the classic texts in Western spirituality and the Catholic spiritual tradition. Through deep reading and sustained classroom discussion, this course will introduce students to several “major schools” of Catholic spirituality, examine the relationship between spirituality and theology in these schools, and encourage students to explore the ways in which these spiritual insights might be applied to daily living. Thus, the focus of this course will be at once literary, historical, theological, and practical. Pre-requisite THE 210.
Ecological justice is about securing justice for those suffering most from the effects of climate change, freshwater scarcity, and food insecurity. It is fundamentally about human rights. In this course, we will draw on resources in Biblical studies, ecology, ethics, Catholic social thought, and cultural wisdom. We will highlight the ways in which ecological responsibility, human flourishing, and religious faith are interrelated.
An integration of Catholic Studies and Pastoral Studies with the General Education experience that may combine a service placement with seminar readings, discussions and papers. Each student, in collaboration with a professor, designs and completes a seminar project that best integrates their years of study at Anna Maria College.
Guided Course in an area of interest resulting in the production of a major paper. Permission of dean of the school required.
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Examines the fundamental concerns present in all theological inquiry. The course presents a specific framework for understanding a theology of faith, a theology of revelation, a theology of tradition, and a theology of Sacred Scripture.
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Focuses on the development, style, and interpretation of books and writings of the Old Testament.
Explores the development of the Gospels and other writings of the New Testament that highlight the early Church’s understanding of the meaning of life and the message of Jesus.
Presents a historical and systematic study of the person and work of Jesus Christ as the object and foundation of Christian faith.
Examines the origins, nature, and mission of the Church. Topics include theological literature, popular religion, doctrinal developments, the role of the papacy, and the interaction between Christianity and culture.
Focuses on major themes of moral theology and on how Christian, especially Catholic tradition, offers guidance for ethical decision-making. The course also explores the interrelationships among moral theology, Christian ethics, and contemporary society.
Study of the Bible is a fundamental component of the Catholic intellectual tradition. This course introduces the student to the letters of St. Paul. These texts provide insight into the shared beliefs, practices and theology of the early Church. Emphasis is placed on literary, rhetorical, social and pastoral contexts of the documents, as well as key theological topics. These essential Christian texts will be examined in relation to the unity of the New Testament and the whole Bible.
Explores the history, doctrine, theory and praxis of sacraments and liturgy within the Roman Catholic Church.
Facilitates self-understanding and explores stages of faith and styles and of spiritual journeying through a holistic approach to the Christian spiritual life. The course draws on selected readings, reflection, and prayer to achieve these objectives.
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Introduces the student to resources and methods for developing essential skills for ministry.
Study of the Bible is a fundamental component of the Catholic intellectual tradition and provides the core of intellectual formation for ministry. This course introduces students to the three Gospels according to Matthew, Mark and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). For Christians, the Gospels are the heart of all the Scriptures. Emphasis in this course is placed on the literary, theological and moral structures of each Synoptic Gospel, as well as key events in the life of Jesus. Matthew, Mark and Luke are also examined in relation to the holistic unity of the Old and New Testaments. Prerequisite: THE 602 Foundational Theology
Requires the student to create a ministerial project that clearly integrates theology into pastoral ministry. A thesis is required.
Facilitates a program of selected readings that bear a special interest for the student because they substantiate the interest area of the pastoral project of THE 690.
Examines the foundational principles underlying religious education and their practical application in various educational settings. This course includes a study of the dominant approaches to religious education as described by the leading educational theorists. It explores a range of curriculum models promoting a lifelong faith.
Explores teaching methods appropriate to the presentation of religious concepts from preschool through adult education in school and parish settings. This course includes classroom environment, classroom management techniques, and developmental theories. Master of Public Administration (MPA) (online) The Master of Public Administration is a program is designed to provide theoretical and practical preparation for careers in public sector leadership. Focused primarily on emergency services, concentrations include general public sector administration, emergency management, fire/rescue service, homeland security, and justice system administration. The mission of the program: “Preparing those who serve, to lead.” 353
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