This course explores the history of music in the liturgy in order that the student might come to an understanding of and an appreciation for the purpose of sung liturgy. Various issues and problems concerning music in the liturgy, from earliest times until the present, will be addressed. Documents on music and the liturgy, particularly since the early 20th century to the present, will be examined.
There is a growing awareness and demand in the Church today for qualified spiritual directors, people who have knowledge of the Tradition, who have experience with prayer, and who have the integrity needed to help others grow in their relationship with the Lord. In this course, we will examine the theological, technical, and practical aspects of Spiritual Direction with a particular emphasis on its Christological context; that is, the exploration of Christ as the center of spiritual experiences.
This course is a continuation of Latin beyond Year I. We will begin with readings and grammar review from the later part of Collins’ Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin and then we will move on to include readings of Theological and Liturgical texts tailored to the needs of the class.
This course examines sexuality, marriage, and family from the perspective of Catholic morality. God’s nature as Trinitarian love, the person as imago dei , the intrinsic goodness of the human body (attested to by both Incarnation and Resurrection), the human vocation as self-gift, the grace of baptism, and marriage as an indissoluble spiritual sign of the union between Christ and his church, all instantiate the redemptive possibility of sex as a true language of love. At the same time, the wounds of original sin, the dividedness of the human will, and various “structures of sin” pervading modern culture, instantiate the possible misuse of sex to objectify, degrade, and abuse both self and others. After clarifying the Church’s understanding of the problem, students in the course will develop creative pastoral solutions for future use in their vocation as priests.
A study of the basic principles that allow us to understand our world: causality, time, space, matter/form. The relationship of science and faith from a philosophical viewpoint.
This course will explore the works of five of the most important and influential Christian theologians of the twentieth century: Barth, Tillich, von Balthasar, Rahner, and Lonergan. We will read major texts of each of these figures, concentrating on questions of theological method, the relationship between religion and culture, the knowability of God, the rapport between philosophy and faith, theological anthropology and the centrality of Christ.
Through the Church's liturgical and sacramental life the paschal mystery is made present in the lives of the faithful. This course provides background skills necessary in the preparation of liturgical celebrations, discusses current liturgical issues, and encourages the development of the liturgical spirituality.
The purpose of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of the foundations of Catholic moral theology and then engage some practical issues. Part One explores scripture as a source of moral reflection, focusing on the Sermon on the Mount and the writings of St. Paul. Part Two considers the role of virtue in the Christian moral life, focusing on the writings of Aquinas and his contemporary interpreters. Part Three examines the practical implications for human life in society. Topics to be discussed include: poverty and wealth; private property and the free market; international development; war and peace; and the “life” issues of capital punishment, euthanasia, suicide, and abortion.
This course will provide a context for understanding more deeply these ancient poems which capture the experiences of those who choose to live radically their relationship with God. Class sessions will study the various categories of Psalms and their peculiar literary styles and functions with the goals of appreciating both their original meaning and the extended application of this meaning in contemporary times.
Una introducción a la espiritualidad cristiana y sus prácticas y valores. Este curso presentará lo que es la vida espiritual basándose en cuál es su contexto, sus participantes, su contenido, sus procesos y sus aspiraciones. Esto se hará con una mirada hacia su historia y hacia su uso contemporáneo.
Se explicará el desarrollo de la Iglesia cristiana en el mundo y cómo la Iglesia debe vivir según las tensiones que determinan su naturaleza. Tomar conciencia que la Iglesia no es el Reino de Dios, sino la comunidad que está llamada a vivir y proclamar los valores del Reino. La Iglesia es una realidad de muchas culturas pero con una sola fe. Además, este curso intenta comunicar, no solo la riqueza y fidelidad de la Iglesia en el mundo, sino también sus problemas, desafíos y sus infidelidades a través de los tiempos y sus implicaciones pastorales para nuestro tiempo.
