COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
RELIGIOUS STUDIES INSTITUTE
RSBR 10 OLD TESTAMENT
3 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the study of Sacred Scripture using the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation as the background and continuing with an historical, theological, and literary reading of the Old Testament.
RSBR 11 NEW TESTAMENT
2 sem. hrs.
A survey course covering the entire New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the New Testament canon, the various literary genres, and basic tools of interpretation.
RSBR 12 THE SPIRITUALITY OF VATICAN COUNCIL II
2 sem. hrs.
A study of the documents of Vatican II to discover the ecclesial spirituality to which the Church is called.
RSBR 20 THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
2 sem. hrs.
A basic survey of the four parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a foundation for an understanding of the faith. The four sections Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Spirituality will offer an introduction to the main beliefs and the spirit of the Catholic experience.
RSBR 21 BASIC CATHOLIC DOCTRINE
2 sem. hrs.
A study of the main doctrinal bases of the faith the Trinity, Christology, and Ecclesiology building on the material in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
RSBR 22 CHURCH HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
A survey course focusing on the development of the Catholic Christian Church from Pentecost until the present. The course will examine the development of doctrine, doctrinal controversies, the evolution of the papacy, forms of ministry, and major movements that have formed the Church as it is today.
RSBR 30 THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL TRADITON AND PRAYER
3 sem. hrs.
A study of the history and development of Catholic spirituality, from the early post-apostolic period through today. Emphasis will be placed on historical movements effecting the emergence of various forms of spirituality and the relationship between liturgical and person prayer.
RSBR 31 MORAL DECISION MAKING
2 sem. hrs.
Using Sacred Scripture and Church magisterial tradition as its basis, this course studies the development of the Christian conscience as the faculty of personal moral decision making. Christian values and norms are discussed in their application to moral questions of today.
RSBR 32 LITURGICAL STUDIES
2 sem. hrs.
Focuses on the history and formation of the Church's liturgical tradition, with emphasis on the Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation, and the Liturgy of the Hours. The liturgical year and its relation to personal spirituality will also be studied.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES INSTITUTE
RSBR 10 OLD TESTAMENT
3 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the study of Sacred Scripture using the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation as the background and continuing with an historical, theological, and literary reading of the Old Testament.
RSBR 11 NEW TESTAMENT
2 sem. hrs.
A survey course covering the entire New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the New Testament canon, the various literary genres, and basic tools of interpretation.
RSBR 12 THE SPIRITUALITY OF VATICAN COUNCIL II
2 sem. hrs.
A study of the documents of Vatican II to discover the ecclesial spirituality to which the Church is called.
RSBR 20 THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
2 sem. hrs.
A basic survey of the four parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a foundation for an understanding of the faith. The four sections Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Spirituality will offer an introduction to the main beliefs and the spirit of the Catholic experience.
RSBR 21 BASIC CATHOLIC DOCTRINE
2 sem. hrs.
A study of the main doctrinal bases of the faith the Trinity, Christology, and Ecclesiology building on the material in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
RSBR 22 CHURCH HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
A survey course focusing on the development of the Catholic Christian Church from Pentecost until the present. The course will examine the development of doctrine, doctrinal controversies, the evolution of the papacy, forms of ministry, and major movements that have formed the Church as it is today.
RSBR 30 THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL TRADITON AND PRAYER
3 sem. hrs.
A study of the history and development of Catholic spirituality, from the early post-apostolic period through today. Emphasis will be placed on historical movements effecting the emergence of various forms of spirituality and the relationship between liturgical and person prayer.
RSBR 31 MORAL DECISION MAKING
2 sem. hrs.
Using Sacred Scripture and Church magisterial tradition as its basis, this course studies the development of the Christian conscience as the faculty of personal moral decision making. Christian values and norms are discussed in their application to moral questions of today.
RSBR 32 LITURGICAL STUDIES
2 sem. hrs.
Focuses on the history and formation of the Church's liturgical tradition, with emphasis on the Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation, and the Liturgy of the Hours. The liturgical year and its relation to personal spirituality will also be studied.