Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook · Courses
STS
29 courses with the subject STS, 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.
STS 101OLD TESTAMENT3
This course is an overview of the Old Testament in the context of the history of Israel. This course offers a systematic study of God’s developing relationship with His people in salvation history, the land of Israel, a survey of the theology of the Pentateuch and an introduction to Psalms, Wisdom Literature, the kings of Israel, and the prophets, with a focus toward their fulfillment in Christ and His Church. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Sacred Scripture
This course is a survey of the New Testament, including a consideration of the interrelationships among the three synoptic Gospels, an introduction to the Johannine Gospel, Acts, the Pauline and Catholic epistles, and the book of Revelation. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Sacred Scripture
This course offers overview of the history of African-American Catholics from the period of Afro-Hispanic settlements, through the slavery and emancipation period, and up to contemporary struggles for Civil Rights, with particular attention to the religiou movements which developed among African-American clergy, religious and lay leaders in the American Church, with special focus on black ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This course will survey the life and spirituality of Saints of African heritage. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology
A general introduction to the basic concepts and vocabulary of the spiritual tradition of Catholic Christianity as it has developed over the centuries, with attention to major historical and theological movements which have shaped that tradition and a study of representative spiritual writings from those periods. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the metaphysical and epistemological principles fundamental to Christian philosophy. Special emphasis in our inquiry is given to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Philosophy
This course offers an introduction to the doctrine of the Trinity and its development in the history of theology. An investigation of Jesus Christ as the center and fulfillment of Scripture; the Gospel’s confession of Christ as God and man, the apostolic kerygma and catechesis of Christ, and the Magisterial development in the doctrines related to Christ. This course also includes an introduction to the Church. Secondly, this course offers a general introduction to grace and the sacraments – their history, theology and catechetical value. Course includes an introduction to the theology of worship through an examination of Sacrosanctum Concilium and of the sacramental rites. Course provides a survey of the Sacraments of Initiation, with emphasis on the various dimensions of the Eucharist as the central Sacrament of Christian living, the Sacraments of Healing, and the Sacraments of Service. The Catechism of the Catholic Church will be used, along with other Magisterial documents. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology
This course offers a presentation of the fundamental principles of Catholic moral teachings as developed from Sacred Scripture, the Tradition of the Church, and the Church’s Magisterium; with a focus on moral principles including truth, charity, the Commandments, the two great commandments, the virtues, the Beatitudes, as well as topics like conscience, moral absolutes, sin and free will, and mercy. Secondly, this course explores the many dimensions of prayer, with attention to various forms of prayer and the tradition of Christian spirituality which emerged from the heart of the Church. Special attention will be given to the Lord’s Prayer and the Liturgy of the Hours; with analysis of major historical and theological movements which have shaped that tradition and a study of representative spiritual writings from those periods. The s Catechism of the Catholic Church will be used, along with other Magisterial documents. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology
The foundation of this course is the Catholic understanding of the relationship between faith and reason as discussed in John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio. This course introduces students to the metaphysical and epistemological principles fundamental to Christian philosophy. Special emphasis is given to Saint Thomas Aquinas. This course then offers a general introduction to the science of theology, to theological content and to contemporary catechesis, especially the role of the Bible, Tradition, and the Magisterium in setting forth the mystery of God and His Revelation. This course also Course includes an introduction to Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the nature and method of sacred theology itself. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology 146
This course will present a brief overview of the history of the Catholic Church, as founded upon Christ and His apostles and led by the Holy Spirit through the centuries. This course includes investigating persons, periods, events, movements, controversies, and heresies related to the Church. Program: STS-U/G; Department: Theology
A comparative study of the three Synoptic Gospels, including a consideration of the historical setting of the New Testament within first-century Judaism, the contributions of the Church Fathers and Doctors regarding the study of the Gospels, and a brief review of modern New Testament scholarship. The course will deal with questions of authorship and theological purpose, audience and dating, sources and structure. Special attention will be given to significant themes and selected texts in each individual Gospel. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Sacred Scripture
This course will consist of an analysis primarily of the fourth Gospel, but also more briefly of the three Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation, with special concern for the unique theology found in each of these works. Consideration will be given to the role of the Beloved Disciple and to scholarly conjectures concerning community that preserved his message, but the primary object of study is the Gospel in its canonical form and the message that it contains. The Gospel’s exposition of the spiritual meaning of the Church’s Sacraments will be examined. The continuity, discontinuity and evolution within and among the various Johannine books of the New Testament will be explored. Different approaches to the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse) will be noted and evaluated, and a properly Catholic understanding of this work will be offered. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Sacred Scripture
d A general introduction to the theology of St. Paul contained in the letters of the Pauline corpus. The class will begin with background information on the life and work of St. Paul reflected in Acts and in his Letters. The second part of the course will examine the Pauline Corpus and the theology represented in these texts. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Sacred Scripture
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: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
This course will examine the Profession of the Christian Faith, including the doctrines of the Trinity, the twelve articles of the Apostles’ Creed, and the other creeds of the Church. Central to the Christian Faith is the mystery of the Triune God – the Revelation of the Father as revealed by Christ through the Holy Spirit. This course studies the origins of the doctrine of the Trinity in the Sacred Scriptures, its development in Church teaching and in the history of theology, as well as contemporary teaching. This course studies the mysteries of the life of Christ, treating the New Testament origins of the Church’s Christological doctrine, as well as its development in conciliar teaching and in the history of theology. This course includes an analysis of Marian doctrine in relation to Christ. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
This course provides the historical and doctrinal survey of the sacraments. It discusses the relationship of the individual sacraments to the Mystery of Christ and the Church, including both regarding principles of general sacramental theology and a consideration of major doctrinal questions regarding individual sacraments. Course includes an introduction to liturgical prayer and liturgical spirituality. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
An examination of the origin and growth of the new life received through Jesus Christ and the development of confessional language with specific reference to Paul, Augustine, Aquinas and Luther, with emphasis upon the core paradox of divine sovereignty and human freedom, along with attention to related doctrines of original sin, predestination, merit and justification. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
This course offers an examination of the origin and growth of the new life received through our Lord Jesus, with emphasis upon the core paradox of divine sovereignty and human freedom, along with attention to the related doctrines of original sin, sanctification an merit. Also offered is a doctrinal survey of the sacraments, from which man receives this new life. Included is a discussion of the relationship of the individual sacraments to the Mystery of Christ and His Church regarding principles of general sacramental theology. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
This course lays the foundation for the theological reflection on Christian morality. It grounds Christian moral experience in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and presents a survey of the history of moral theology as a discipline. Through this overview, the course identifies the basic principles that guide Christian moral behavior. Integral to this course is an understanding of the philosophical and theological developments that mark the historical evolution of Catholic moral reflection. The course intends to provide a theoretical and contextual background for e further study in the field of moral theology. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Moral Theology
This course studies the core principles, foundations, and applications of Catholic Social Teaching. The core principles include: solidarity, subsidiarity, participation, the common good, private property, and the universal destination of goods. The foundations of CST are found in Sacred Scripture and Church teaching on the human dignity and the family. CST is applied to contemporary economic, political, social, and cultural issues such as: economic systems, (capitalism/socialism); work; the political community; globalization; war and peace. The course includes a full reading of Social Encyclicals as well as an introductory discussion of the role of the Holy See at the United Nations
This course will present a brief overview history of the Catholic Church, as founded upon Christ and His apostles and led by the Holy Spirit through the centuries. Presentation will include three levels of inquiry: investigating persons, periods, events, movements, controversies, and heresies related to the Church; investigating the development of doctrine by examining excerpts from major Church councils; and examining selected writings from Church Saints and other figures (including Islam and Protestantism) from each period. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
Evangelization that integrates cyclic and cumulative engagement in mystagogical reflection involves all phases of faith formation with its potential to engage each person in a lifelong journey of conversion and encounter with the Mystery of God. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
d The Eastern Fathers of the Church is a course that will present the thought, lives, and enduring impact of the First Millennium Church of the non-Roman/Western Christian world. Program: STS-Grad; Department: Systematic Theology; Credits:
This course will introduce the student to the Greek alphabet, basic Biblical Greek vocabulary, and essential koine Greek grammar through a reading of passages drawn from the New Testament. The goal of the course is to build basic skills in speaking the Biblical text aloud and translating the t for purposes of study and edification. Tools helpful in this enterprise will also be presented for familiarity and use. (3 Credits) Program: STS-Grad; Department: Humanities and Science; Credit
