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This course provides a general introduction of the history, literature and theology of the Hebrew Scriptures, with special emphasis on reading strategies appropriate to pastoral work and academic study.

This course provides a general introduction to the history, literature and theology of the New Testament with special emphasis on reading strategies appropriate to pastoral work and academic study. Particular attention paid to the Gospels and the Pauline Letters.

This course is an introduction to the wisdom literature and theology of the Old Testament, as well as wisdom influence in the New Testament. The course will also bring insights from biblical wisdom to dialogue with folk wisdom in contemporary cultures and relevant pastoral associations and applications for the present.

This course is a study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts—their history, literary style, and theological vision. The emphasis is on hermeneutical questions, text formation, and the interrelation of the books in forming a unified Gospel tradition.

This course provides a theological, historical and literary analysis of the Pauline letters. Topics may include the conversion and mission of Paul, the historical situation of the Pauline communities, the literary and rhetorical quality of the letters and major theological themes.

This course offers an examination of the person, presence, and mission of Christ in scripture, in doctrine and dogma, and in contemporary theology, including New Testament Christology's, the development of creedal Trinitarian theology, and subsequent developments in Christian teaching.

This course examines the nature and structure of the Roman Catholic Church from its apostolic origins to the present. Various models used in understanding the Church will be studied (the Church as communion, the Church as sacrament, etc.). The local and universal nature of the Church, and issues related to magisterium, authority, evangelization, ministry and missiology will be discussed.

Beginning with the roots of Christian worship in symbol, language, and social dynamics, this course leads to theological reflection on the sacramental life in the Church. Contemporary approaches to a theology of sacrament are engaged, along with principles for planning and leading Christian worship.

This course introduces students to the outlines of the Christian tradition from the close of the Council of Trent to the Contemporary Church. Important figures and movements are studied with attention to their context, illuminating the growth, change and development of Christian belief and practice.

This course covers the foundations of the Christian moral life and of Christian moral decision making. The fundamental themes to be covered include, but are not limited to: freedom, conscience formation and moral agency, moral normativity, what constitutes moral reasoning, the use of scripture, tradition and natural law in moral decisions, the interplay between sin and grace, virtue ethics, and the ecclesial aspect of moral decisions.

This course offers an analysis of the developing history of Catholic reflection on social issues, including the papal tradition developing from Rerum Novarum. Emphasized are theological reflection on questions of church authority, inculturation and its implications, the meaning of "preferential option for the poor," theological foundations, national issues and social priorities. The development of the Catholic social conscience will be a main concern of this course.

This course surveys basic counseling concepts designed to enhance the pastoral minister’s interpersonal effectiveness, assistance of others, crisis identification and knowledge of referral procedures. Students are encouraged to develop skills necessary for effective listening, to learn to identify qualities necessary for a listening ministerial presence, to apply appropriate referral procedures and mental health issues and appropriate intervention procedures and to develop an awareness of personal issues that may interfere with effective listening.

In this course, students focus on theological foundations for the language and design of prayer, skills of oral communication and an introduction to homiletics, and presiding at Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and other services. This course focuses on the art and skill of designing and leading prayer services and giving homilies. The class includes some of the theological foundations of the words, actions and symbols of Christian prayer. Students lead services in standard church forms and also develop prayer services for particular needs or occasions, including the Liturgy of the Hours and Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. Students learn to use church ritual books, as well as various resources for common prayer.

Leadership in the Christian Community is designed to develop participants’ capacity to sustain the demands of pastoral leadership in changing environments. Through examining the role, function, principles, and theories of leadership, program development and evaluation, and leadership and development, students will develop a practical, working understanding of leadership processes and skills and the experiential ability to use these skills.

Clinical Pastoral Education provides effective preparation for varied ministry settings through clinical experience and pastoral supervision. Combined peer group feedback and diverse clinical settings lead students toward personal and professional integration and pastoral functioning for chaplaincy and related ministries. Students who complete a unit of CPE in an accredited program may receive from 0–6 credits from the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù. Students wishing to pursue chaplaincy are particularly encouraged to incorporate CPE into their curriculum.

This course emphasizes the study of the theology, history and general principles of Church law and building student’s capacity to effectively analyze canonical cases. Students are prepared use the Code of Canon Law as a resource for responding to canonical issues and questions that arise in pastoral ministry. Students develop a theology of church law, study the norms governing the interpretation of law, explore the rights and obligations of all members of the Church, and examine the legal provisions regarding the teaching, sanctifying and governing ministries of the Church.

Cultural factors influence the catechetical process. Through examination of how cross-cultural engagement and catechesis are effectively pursued, and how the development and expression of belief are fostered, students will gain an understanding of the cultural diversity of the Catholic Church and its communities, especially in relationship to evangelization and catechesis in multiple settings.