Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook · Courses
STH
13 courses with the subject STH, 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.
STH 506FUNDAMENTALTHEOLOGY3
The course offers an investigation of the event of revelation, its credibility and man’s response in faith. Attention will be focused on the object of theology—divine revelation—and the response of faith. This investigation includes an exposition of the nature of Catholic systematic theology as the science of ecclesial faith. The relationship between faith and reason will be investigated as well as the structure of theological methodology in general. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between theology and the sources of revelation, as well as the interrelation between Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium of the Church. An examination of the Magisterium of the Church will be offered together with a study of the relationship between theology and the Church’s Magisterium. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
At the heart of the Christian Faith is the conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is the definitive self-revelation of the Triune God, the ultimate salvation of all mankind and of all created reality. Christology is the branch of theological investigation that studies the mystery of Christ in a systematic way. Based on the sources of revelation and the history of the Church’s doctrine and theology, Christology seeks to understand the Person of Christ and his mission of revelation and salvation. It endeavors to discover “who” Christ is and “what” he has done as the ultimate Word of God about God, and also the ultimate Word of God about mankind. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
The goal of this course is a knowledge of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity in terms both of their nature and of their divine Personhood, their living relation with each other and with creation, especially man. It will be seen that Trinitarian theology is currently receiving a high degree of attention – and for good reason. After extensive theological work done on the nature of God, due attention must be given to the Persons of God and their relations with one another. In particular, emphasis will be given to our Lord’s revelation of Himself in creation and in redemption, and also to the manner in which the revelation of the Holy Trinity is incorporated into these. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
This course presents principles of sacraments in general followed by a more focused investigation of the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
This course considers the Church as simultaneously a human community and a mystery of faith within history. It explores the Church’s relationship to the Kingdom of God as fundamental to her identity and mission; the Church as People of God, Body of Christ, and a creation of the Holy Spirit. It will devote considerable time to the Church’s hierarchical constitution, including the ministry and Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the role of the College of Bishops. Building upon what was studied in Fundamental Theology, this course will examine further the Church’s teaching authority. It will consider relationships between the Universal Church, the Particular Churches and the Local Churches, and the significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary as type of the Church. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
The course consists of four main sections: Section 1 examines the notions of God as Creator, the doctrine of creation, and the creation both of man and of non-corporeal, spiritual beings. Section 2 then considers the notion of the “original state” or “paradise” as the initial offer of divine grace. In section 3, “original sin” is analyzed as the refusal of God’s initial call to man to share in the divine life. Then section 4 examines the origin and growth of the New Life received through Jesus Christ, which heals, transforms and elevates human nature. Throughout the course, emphasis is given to the development of doctrine as evidenced in important Synods or Councils and in various ecclesiastical writers. Special attention will be given to the core paradox of Divine sovereignty and human freedom as well as the notions of predestination, justification, merit, the theological virtues and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
This course examines and analyzes the historical development of the doctrine of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist from several perspectives: namely, of the Eucharist as the Real Presence of Christ, as Sacrifice, as the source of participation in the life of the Trinity and the communion of the Church, and as the pledge of eternal life. This will be done by means of an analysis of its foundation in Sacred Scripture, in the history of theology, and in the Magisterium of the Church. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
This course is a systematic study of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and the Theology of Celibacy: the Scriptural foundations, patristic sources, and. the history of the development of the ecclesial understanding of the Deacon, Presbyter and Bishop. Attention will be given to the minister’s configuration to Christ, Priest, Prophet, and Pastor. The course will include a study of documents of the Magisterium that pertain to Holy Orders as well as a consideration of various contemporary theological, ecumenical, and pastoral issues. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
This course explores the mystery and ministry of sacramental reconciliation and healing. An investigation is made of the biblical witness, historical development, and the theological formulations of both the Sacrament of Penance and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
The goal of this course is to offer an opportunity to dialogue with seminary students of other Christian ecclesial communities in a formal academic setting. 145
The goal of this course is to explore the pre-eminent place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the mission of redemption, the life of the Church and the spiritual lives of the faithful. The particular emphasis for seminarians in formation for Holy Orders is to come to know our Lady as both Mother and Spouse, as these are the relations she is revealed to enjoy with our Lord. Program: Theology; Department: Systematic Theology
