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.
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.
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.
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 the biblical foundations of moral theology and virtue as a path to holiness. Part two discusses the dignity of the human person and its practical implications for human life in society. Topics to be discussed include: war and peace; poverty and wealth; private property and the free market; international development and the environment; ethical issues in farming and agriculture; and the life issues of abortion and capital punishment.
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.
Based on Scripture and theological principles this course will focus on our call to holiness. It will explore the teachings of the Church on freedom and moral decision making, human sexuality, social justice and the applications of Christian morality to current issues, such as: human life and death, genetic experimentation, war and peace, care of the earth, etc. Participants will be challenged to think globally and act locally.
Spirituality asks the simple question: What is holiness? In this course we will begin to explore the rich tradition of the Church that not only answers that question, but guides us to pursue holiness.
This course is designed to be an introduction to the theology of prayer. We will study prayer techniques as lectio divina, devotional prayer, meditation, and contemplative prayer, along with the structures and tools necessary to support a habit of prayer.
