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WAGGA WAGGA
ACADEMIC HANDBOOK
2009
www.vianney.nsw.edu.au
INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION
Administration, Faculty & Offices
Bachelor of Arts, Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Urbaniana University, Rome
Vianney College Library
Entry Requirements
Attendance Requirements
Grading Scheme (C.S.U. and Urbaniana)
Outline Course of Studies for Seminarians
Course Components
Courses offered during 2009
Academic Calendar 2009
First Year Formation: Propaedeutic Period
p. 3
p. 4
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
p. 5
p. 6
p. 7
p. 8
p. 10
p. 11
p. 12
SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS
CHH
CIC
LAN
LIT
MTH
PAS
PHI
SSC
SSS
STH
STH
Church History
Canon Law
Languages
Liturgy
Moral Theology
Pastoral Subjects
Philosophy
Scripture
Spiritual Theology
Fundamental Theology
Systematic Theology
p. 14
p. 19
p. 23
p. 30
p. 33
p. 38
p. 40
p. 52
p. 62
p. 64
p. 66
CATHOLIC CATECHISM
p. 80
VNY 211
VNY 222
p. 81
p. 82
VNY 321
VNY 322
VNY 323
p. 83
p. 83
p. 83
ADMINISTRATION
RECTOR
V. Rev. Fr Peter THOMPSON C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
rector@vianney.nsw.edu.au
VICE RECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PROPAEDEUTIC FORMATION, URBANIANA AFFILIATION OFFICER
Rev. Fr Scot ARMSTRONG, S.T.L.
armstrong_scot@hotmail.com
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr Jordan PERRY O.P., B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E.
jordanperryop@hotmail.com
armstrong_scot@hotmail.com
canonlaw@vianney.nsw.edu.au
paulchigwidden@hotmail.com
zdenholm@optusnet.com.au
gerardgaskin@bigpond.com
frlukejoseph@yahoo.com.au
frpjoseph@hotmail.com
fatherkennedy@hotmail.com
sledinich@hotmail.com
deanofstudies@vianney.nsw.edu.au
frpetermurphy@hotmail.com
jordanperryop@hotmail.com
rector@vianney.nsw.edu.au
ST ANNS LIBRARY
DEAN OF STUDIES, REGISTRAR, LIBRARY SUPERVISOR, CSU LIASON OFFICER
Rev. Deacon Rod LETCHFORD, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy
deanofstudies@vianney.nsw.edu.au
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Mrs Helen BRENNAN, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ap.Sc.(Teacher Librarianship),
stanns@vianney.nsw.edu.au
M.App.Sc.(LIM.), AALIA
BACHELOR OF ARTS
- CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
Vianney College students may, after completion of third year, undertake a Bachelor of Arts degree
(B.A.) from Charles Sturt University (CSU). This degree may be undertaken either by external or
internal modes. Vianney College students having completed Year 3 will gain 2/3 credit for the B.A.
degree awarded by CSU. Vianney College students are required to complete satisfactorily eight
subjects, 1/3 of a degree. These eight subjects need to be taken in either one of the following formats:
1) A Major which consists of eight single-session subjects,
two subjects at Level 1,
at least two subjects at Level 2,
and at least two subjects at Level 3.
2) A Minor which consists of five single session subjects,
two subjects at Level 1,
at least one subject at Level 2,
and at least one subject at Level 3.
Plus miscellaneous subjects.
The following Majors and Minors are available in the B.A. degree at Charles Sturt University.
MINORS
Art History
English
History
Psychology
Sociology
Administration
Computing
Consumer Affairs
Economics
Environmental Studies
Geography
Law
Mathematics
Philosophy
Biomedical Sciences
Indonesian
Japanese
Politics
Theology
MAJORS
Art History
English
History
Psychology
Sociology
To do a sequence of study (major or minor) there is the requirement that introduction subjects be
completed first before undertaking further study in that discipline. Thus it would seem that in Year 4
Vianney students will enrol as part time students. Then the following year Vianney students may, by
negotiation with the Rector and Dean of Studies, complete a full year of studies thus gaining
AUSTUDY. Students may also decide to complete the subject on a continuing part-time basis. CSU
also offers a number of subjects externally over the Christmas period (summer session).
IN ANY CASE, intending students should consult the current CSU undergraduate handbook AND the
relevant authority at CSU for changes to the above and for the crediting of subjects passed at
Vianney.
CSU subjects are liable to the HECS.
There may also be a student facilities and services fee.
Full time Vianney students (3 subjects per semester) at CSU may also be entitled to gain AUSTUDY,
subject to the normal Government requirements being met.
ST ANNS LIBRARY
The College Library was established in 1992 to serve the academic needs of the College. The
collection reflects the College's teaching profile and currently has over 14,000 items, most of which
are available for loan.
The Library has access to the Australian Bibliographic Network and participates in the inter-library
loan service offered by Australian libraries. Staff and seminarians of the College also have borrowing
privileges at the William Merrylees Library of Charles Sturt University-Wagga.
Members of the community may use St Anns Library free of charge whenever it is open. To borrow, a
small fee is charged. Application to borrow should be made to either the Library Assistant (6923 1241)
or the Registrar & Dean of Studies (6923 1242).
Library hours during term time: Monday Friday 9.00am 4.00pm
Other times by arrangement with the Dean of Studies
GRADING SCHEME
The likely range represents the likely grading scheme. However the lecturer of the subject can allow
grade determination to respond to the distribution marks. This is done in consultation with the Dean of
Studies. It also allows for variation to adjust for the degree of difficulty of the assessment items. The
maximum possible variation for each grade is in the column headed maximum range.
GRADE
LIKELY
MAX. RANGE
DESCRIPTION
HD High Distinction
85-100
80-100
DI Distinction
75-84
70-89
CR Credit
65-74
60-79
Demonstration of a sound
appreciation of the main
points of the subject.
PS Pass
50-64
48-69
A satisfactory understanding
of the subject with the
possibility of minor errors or
misunderstandings.
FL Fail
0-49
0-48
RANGE
96.00 - 100.00
90.00 - 95.99
80.00 - 89.99
70.00 - 79.99
60.00 - 69.99
00.00 - 59.99
COURSE OF STUDIES
Year
Code
Propaedeutic
Year
P
H
I
L
O
S
O
P
H
Y
2
CHH 102
LAN 202
PHI 203
PHI 208
SSC 204
3
CHH 204
LAN 204
PHI 205
PHI 209
PHI 311
SSC 203
Semester 1
Subject
English Grammar
English Literature
Intro to Liturgy
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Spirituality
Intro to the Catechism
Methodology of Study
Pastores dabo vobis
Reading the Bible
Voice & Communication
Every Year
Cosmology
Early Church Hist.
Latin I
Hist Phil I
Metaphysics
OT Prophets
2010, 2012
Reformation Hist
Latin III
Hist Phil III
Phil Psych
Social Teaching
OT Historical Bks
2009, 2011
Hrs /
wk
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
16
2
2
3
3
3
2
15
2
3
3
3
3
2
16
5
+ Dogma
Essay
T
H
E
O
L
O
G
Y
6
+ Moral
Essay
CIC 202
LAN 306
STH 210
SSC 306
STH 204
STH 212
CIC 203
LAN 308
MTH 203
SSC 309
STH 211
STH 314
LAN 311
LIT 202
MTH 305
PAS 305
STH 206
STH 316
CHH 203
LAN 203
PAS 203
PHI 204
PHI 312
PHI 210
CHH 305
LAN 205
PHI 206
PHI 310
PHI 313
SSC 202
CIC 101
MTH 101
SSC 205
SSC 310
STH 101
STH 102
STH 208
PASTORAL
SEMESTER
+ Scripture
Essay
Code
Every year
Canon Law II
Greek I
Creat., Sin & Grace
NT Synoptics
Christology I
Patristics I
2009, 2012, 2015
Canon Law III
Greek III
Moral Theo. III
NT Johannine
Eschatology
Sacraments I
2010, 2013
Hebrew I
Liturgy II
Moral Theo. V
Homiletics
Ecclesiology I
Sacraments III
2
3
3
3
3
2
16
2
3
3
3
2
3
16
2
3
3
2
2
3
2011, 2014
15
STH 203
LAN 307
MTH 202
SSC 308
STH 205
STH 213
CIC 304
LAN 309
LIT 101
MTH 304
SSC 307
STH 315
LAN 310
LIT 303
PAS 307
SSS 203
STH 207
STH 209
STH 317
Semester 2
Subject
Australian Church History
Intro to Biblical Studies
Intro to Latin
Intro to Liturgy
Intro to Spirituality
Intro to the Catechism
Logic
Pastores dabo vobis
Reading the Bible
Hrs /
wk
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Every Year
Medieval Church
Latin II
RE Theo & Prac
Hist Phil II
Epistemology
Ethics
2010, 2012
Modern Church
Latin IV
Hist Phil IV
Phil Theology
Non-Christian
OT Pentateuch
2009, 2011
Canon Law I
Moral Theo. I
OT Wisdom & Apoc
Biblical Theo
Intro Theo
Fundamental Theo
Missiology
Every Year
One & Triune God
Greek II
Moral Theo. II
NT Pauline & Acts
Christology II
Patristics II
2009, 2012, 2015
Canon Law IV
Greek IV
Liturgy I
Moral Theo. IV
NT Heb & Cat Epis
Sacraments II
2010, 2013
Hebrew II
Liturgy III
Pastoral Theo.
Spiritual Theo.
Ecclesiology II
Ecumenism
Mariology
2011, 2014
17
2
3
3
3
3
2
16
2
3
3
3
2
3
16
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
16
3
3
3
3
2
2
16
2
3
3
3
2
3
16
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
16
COURSE COMPONENTS
Hours
per week
Page
CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 101
AUSTRALIAN CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 102
EARLY CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 203
MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 204
REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 305
MODERN CHURCH HISTORY
2
2
2
2
2
14
15
16
17
18
CANON LAW
CIC 101
CIC 202
CIC 203
CIC 304
CANON LAW I
CANON LAW II
CANON LAW III
CANON LAW IV
2
2
2
2
19
20
21
22
LANGUAGES
LAN 101
LAN 202
LAN 203
LAN 204
LAN 205
LAN 306
LAN 307
LAN 308
LAN 309
LAN 310
LAN 311
ENGLISH
LATIN I
LATIN II
LATIN III
LATIN IV
GREEK I
GREEK II
GREEK III
GREEK IV
HEBREW I
HEBREW II
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
23
24
24
25
25
26
27
27
28
28
29
LITURGY
LIT 101
LIT 202
LIT 303
LITURGY I
LITURGY II
LITURGY III
3
3
2
30
31
32
3
3
3
3
3
33
34
35
36
37
--
METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
PAS 102
METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
40
PASTORAL SUBJECTS
PAS 203
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: THEORY & PRACTICE
PAS 305
HOMILETICS
PAS 307
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
3
2
2
38
-39
PHILOSOPHY
PHI 101
PHI 102
PHI 203
PHI 204
PHI 205
PHI 206
PHI 208
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
MORAL THEOLOGY
MTH 101
FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY
MTH 202
MORAL THEOLOGY II
MTH 203
MORAL THEOLOGY III
MTH 304
MORAL THEOLOGY IV
MTH 305
MORAL THEOLOGY V
MTH 306
MORAL THEOLOGY ESSAY
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
LOGIC
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY III
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV
METAPHYSICS
PHI 209
PHI 210
PHI 310
PHI 311
PHI 312
PHI 313
PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY
ETHICS
PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY
SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH
EPISTEMOLOGY
NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS
3
2
3
3
3
2
47
48
49
50
51
--
SCRIPTURE
SSC 101
SSC 202
SSC 203
SSC 204
SSC 205
SSC 306
SSC 307
SSC 308
SSC 309
SSC 310
SSC 311
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
--
SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY
SSS 102
INTRODUCTION TO THE CATECHISM
SSS 203
SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY
3
3
62
63
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY
STH 101
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
STH 102
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY
2
3
64
65
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
66
67
68
69
70
71
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
--
80
VNY 211
VNY 222
3
3
81
82
VNY 321
VNY 322
VNY 323
3
3
3
83
83
83
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
STH 203
THE ONE AND TRIUNE GOD
STH 204
CHRISTOLOGY I
STH 205
CHRISTOLOGY II
STH 206
ECCLESIOLOGY I
STH 207
ECCLESIOLOGY II
STH 208
MISSIOLOGY
STH 209
ECUMENISM
STH 210
CREATION, ORIGINAL SIN & GRACE
STH 211
ESCHATOLOGY
STH 212
PATRISTICS I
STH 213
PATRISTICS II
STH 314
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY I
STH 315
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY II
STH 316
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY III
STH 317
MARIOLOGY
STH 318
DOGMA ESSAY
Page
PROPAEDEUTIC YEAR
English Grammar
English Literature
Intro to Liturgy
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Spirituality
Intro to the Catechism
Methodology of Study
Pastores dabo vobis
Reading the Bible
Voice & Communication
SECOND SEMESTER
Page
PROPAEDEUTIC YEAR
Australian Church History
Intro to Biblical Studies
Intro to Latin
Intro to Liturgy
Intro to Spirituality
Intro to the Catechism
Logic
Pastores dabo vobis
Reading the Bible
CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 204
Reformation
17
CHURCH HISTORY
CHH 305
Modern Church
18
CANON LAW
CIC 202
Canon Law II
19
CANON LAW
CIC 101
Canon Law I
19
LANGUAGES
LAN 202
LAN 204
LAN 306
Latin I
Latin III
Greek I
24
25
26
LANGUAGES
LAN 203
LAN 205
LAN 307
Latin II
Latin IV
Greek II
24
25
27
MORAL THEOLOGY
MTH 306
Moral Essay
--
PHILOSOPHY
PHI 205
PHI 209
PHI 311
44
47
50
SCRIPTURE
SSC 203
SSC 306
SSC 311
OT Historical Bks
NT Synoptics
Scripture Essay
54
57
--
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
STH 204
Christology I
STH 210
Creat Sin Grace
STH 211
Eschatology
STH 212
Patristics I
STH 314
Sacraments I
STH 318
Dogma Essay
67
72
73
74
76
--
VNY 111
VNY 211
80
81
Catholic Catechism
Catholic Biblical Studies
MORAL THEOLOGY
MTH 101
Moral Theo I
MTH 202
Moral Theo II
MTH 306
Moral Essay
33
34
--
PHILOSOPHY
PHI 206
PHI 310
PHI 313
Hist Phil IV
Phil Theo
Non-Christian
45
49
--
SCRIPTURE
SSC 202
SSC 204
SSC 205
SSC 308
SSC 311
Pentateuch
OT Prophets
OT Ws & Apoc
NT Acts & Paul
Scripture Essay
53
55
56
59
--
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY
STH 101
Intro Theo
STH 102
Fund Theo
64
65
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
STH 203
One & Triune
STH 205
Christology II
STH 208
Missiology
STH 213
Patristics II
STH 318
Dogma Essay
66
67
71
75
--
VNY 222
VNY 322
82
83
10
AUTUMN SEMESTER
FEBRUARY
Tues 17
Thurs 19
SPRING SEMESTER
JULY
20
TERM ONE
TERM THREE
FEBRUARY
23
JULY
WEEK ONE (Classes + CSU commence)
MARCH
2
9
16
23
30
WEEK TWO
WEEK THREE
WEEK FOUR
WEEK FIVE
WEEK SIX
APRIL
6
Sun 12
27
AUGUST
Sat 1
3
Tues 4
10
17
24
31
SEPTEMBER
7
Fri 11
WEEK SEVEN
Mid semester break begins
TERM TWO
APRIL
20
27
4
11
18
25
TERM FOUR
OCTOBER
Tues 6
12
19
26
2
9
WEEK THIRTEEN
WEEK FOURTEEN
16
23
30
WEEK FOURTEEN
EXAM WEEK
EXAM WEEK
DECEMBER
Fri 4
NOVEMBER
WEEK TWELVE
WEEK THIRTEEN
(CSU classes end Fri 13 Nov)
JUNE
1
8
15
22
Wed 24
Fri 26
EXAM WEEK
EXAM WEEK
Celibacy Seminar, Melbourne
Mid Year break begins
11
12
SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Alphabetical - Code Number Order
13
CHH 101
AUSTRALIAN CHURCH HISTORY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
First
One Semester
None
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
Aim of Course:To provide an overview of Australian Church History from 1788 to 1963.
Course Outline/Content:
Foundations:
The Benedictine Dream:
The Education Question:
The Reign of Cardinal Moran:
Dr Mannix:
Problems of Identity and Politics:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Irish Convicts
Emancipation
Mission
Liberalism
State Aid
Mixed Marriages
Labour
Sectarianism
Conscription
Australianism
Catholic Action
Anti-Communism
Other Texts:
Burke, D.F., A History of the Catholic Church in Victoria, Melbourne: The Catholic
Bishops of Victoria, 1988.
Henderson, G., Mr. Santamaria and the Bishops, Sydney: Studies in the Christian
Movement, 1982.
Murtagh, J.G., Australia: The Catholic Chapter, Melbourne: The Polding Press, rev. ed.
1959.
O'Farrell, P., (ed.), Documents in Australian Church History, Melbourne: Geoffrey
Chapman, 1969, 2 vols.
Turner, N., Catholics in Australia: A Social History, North Blackburn: Collins Dove, 1992, 2
vols.
14
CHH 102
EARLY CHURCH HISTORY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
None
V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
Aim of Course:To examine the process whereby the Christian Church spread from Jerusalem
throughout the Roman world.
We will cover the Age of Persecutions and see how Christianity became first legalised and
then the official religion of the Empire before spreading abroad in a
great missionary burst.
We will also give a history of the doctrinal conflicts up until AD 681 and make extensive use of
primary sources.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
15
CHH 203
MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
Aim of Course:To examine the phenomenon of Christendom, AD 604-1294. To study the emergence
of new Christian states from the collapse of the Roman Empire, with
special emphasis on missionary work, monasticism, and the
development of systems of organization and Catholic culture.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
16
CHH 204
REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
Aim of Course:To examine the process of the waning of Christendom, AD 1294 1648, and the
causes of this process, both internal and external to the Church. The
course will examine the doctrines and the progress of both Protestant
and Catholic reformers, in order to seek a historical judgment of both.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
The Decline of the Papacy, Anagni (1294), and The Avignon Papacy
The Great Western Schism
The Conciliarist Crisis
The Renaissance
The Spanish Inquisition
The Protestant reformation on the Continent
Political, Philosophical, and Religious Factors
Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin
The English Reformation
The Counter Reformation
The Council of Trent
The Foreign Missions
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
17
CHH 305
MODERN CHURCH HISTORY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturers:
Aim of Course:
Third
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
To study the Church AD 1648 2000 in a changing world. The post
Christendom experience of religion progressively excluded from
public affairs and the life of nations. The struggle with atheistic
ideologies from the French Revolution to the twentieth century. The
adaptation to new ways of evangelisation and praxis as the Church
adjusts to new societies. Particular study will be made of art and
literature with a final seminar focus on controverted issues.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Presentation 40%
1 Exam 60%
Prescribed Texts:
Heyer, F., The Catholic Church from 1648 to 1870, Black, 1969.
18
CIC 101
CANON LAW I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
LAN 102 - 305, STH 100 - 203 & 307, MTH 101
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:This course seeks to introduce the student to Canon Law. Apart from a general
introduction explaining the rudiments of law, the course aims to
explain the fundamental and indispensable part that Canon Law has
in the life of the Church. It will be essential for the student to grasp
the Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council as enshrined in the
Canons of the Code. From the tria munera, this first course of Canon
Law will focus on De Ecclesiae Munere Regendi.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
IOANNES PAULUS II, Codex Iuris Canonici, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1983. (Any
text of the Code of Canon Law, with the Latin text included)
The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, E. J. Dwyer, 1995;
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, CLSA, 2000.
19
CIC 202
CANON LAW II
Level: Second
Length:
One Semester
Prerequisites: Canon Law I (CIC 101)
Lecturer:
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
IOANNES PAULUS II, Codex Iuris Canonici, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1983. (Any
text of the Code of Canon Law, with the Latin text included)
The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, E. J. Dwyer, 1995;
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, CLSA, 2000.
20
CIC 203
CANON LAW III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
Canon Law I (CIC 101)
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:De Ecclesiae Munere Sanctificandi. To come to understand the sanctifying office of
the Church from the perspective of Canon Law. This includes an
understanding of sacramental theology as enshrined in the Code of
Canon Law. This subject presupposes some basic theological
knowledge. The course will focus on the spirit and letter of the law
regarding the licit, valid and therefore correct administration of the
Sacraments (excepting the Sacrament of Marriage).
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
IOANNES PAULUS II, Codex Iuris Canonici, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1983. (Any
text of the Code of Canon Law, with the Latin text included)
The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, E. J. Dwyer, 1995;
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, CLSA, 2000.
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CIC 304
CANON LAW IV
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
Canon Law I (CIC 101)
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:De Ecclesiae Munere Docendi. To come to understand the teaching office of the
Church; specifically infallibility, Preaching the Word of God, Catholic
Education on different levels.
This course will also include an in-depth study of the Canonical
legislation governing the licit and valid administration of the
Sacrament of Marriage.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
IOANNES PAULUS II, Codex Iuris Canonici, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1983. (Any
text of the Code of Canon Law, with the Latin text included)
The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, E. J. Dwyer, 1995;
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, CLSA, 2000.
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LAN 101
ENGLISH
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
None
Course Outline/Content:
1.
Grammar and Syntax. Parts of Speech, Verbs: tenses and
voices. Sentence structure and parsing.
2.
Literature. Study of one play, one novel and some poetry
from different centuries.
Assessment:
1 essay 30%
1 tutorial 20%
1 exam 50%
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 202
LATIN I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:The Latin course will normally be of four semesters with the possibility of further study
for those with special interest in the subject.
To familiarise students with the traditional liturgical prayers and to
enable them to read and study the Scripture, particularly the New
Testament, in Latin.
The emphasis at all times is on the reading and understanding of Latin but translation from
English to Latin will be required to complement and assist the
reading and understanding.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
Scanlon C.C. and Scanlon C. L., Latin Grammar, TAN Books and
Publishers, 2007.
LAN 203
LATIN II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
LAN 102
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Workshop
Oral work throughout the semester
End of semester examination
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 204
LATIN III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
LAN 102 & LAN 203
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 205
LATIN IV
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
LAN 102, LAN 203 & LAN 204
Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.
As for LAN 102
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
Scanlon, C. C., and Scanlon, C. L., Second Latin, Tan Books and Publishers,
1976.
As for LAN 102
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LAN 306
GREEK I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Three
One Semester; three hours per week
None
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 307
GREEK II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
LAN 306
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Chs.11-20 of Wenham;
Chs. 1-6 of St John's Gospel
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 308
GREEK III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Three
One Semester
LAN 306 & LAN 307
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 309
GREEK IV
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
LAN 306, LAN 307 & LAN 308
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LAN 310
HEBREW I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester, two hours per week
LAN 101 - 309
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:To give the students a basic understanding of Biblical Hebrew morphology as to
enable the use of lexical aids such as dictionaries, concordances,
etc. By the end of the course short readings will be well within the
capabilities of the students. These will be taken from the Biblia
Hebraica Stuttgartensia (4th edition).
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
N/A
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LAN 311
HEBREW II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Three
One Semester; two hours per week
Language 310 Hebrew I
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Workshop
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
As for Hebrew I.
Other Texts:
As for Hebrew I.
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LIT 101
LITURGY I
Level: First
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:Following a brief overview of the historical development of the Liturgy from biblical
times until the Council of Trent, the course then examines in more
detail the post-Tridentine developments leading up to the Liturgical
movement of the early 20th Century. The study of the Liturgical
Movement provides the context for examining the nature of the
Sacred Liturgy, as understood by the leaders of this movement and
then distilled and clarified in the two foundational documents on the
liturgy of the Church, Pope Pius XIIs Mediator Dei (1947) and
Vatican IIs Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963). The course includes a
theological, anthropological and psychological investigation into the
various components of the Churchs public worship and focuses on
organic development as a key to authentic change.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LIT 202
LITURGY II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
LIT 101
V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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LIT 303
LITURGY III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
Lit 202
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
To acquaint the students with the Rites of the Liturgy other than the
Mass.
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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MTH 101
FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
First
One Semester
PHI 311
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
Beginning with a general introduction to systematic Moral Theology, this
course then sets forth the fundamental Christian moral principles.
Having established a clear understanding of the human person and
his ultimate end or purpose, one then seeks to grasp how human
acts become moral acts, and how, in Jesus Christ, these acts lead to
the fulfillment of that end.
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts: S. Pinckaers, The Sources of Christian Ethics, CUA press, Wash. 1995;
K. Peschke, Christian Ethics: Volume I General Moral Theology, C. Goodliffe Neale Ltd,
Alcester Eng. 1990;
G. Grisez, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Vol. I Christian Moral Principles, Franciscan
Herald Press, Chicago 1983;
W. May, Fundamental Moral Principles, 1992;
J. De Finance, An Ethical Inquiry, P.U.U., Rome 1991;
A. MacIntyre, A Short History of Ethics, London 1966;
Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics;
D. von Hildebrand, Ethics, Chicago 1953;
K. Wojtyla, Acting Person, Reidel 1979;
M. Gonsalves, Right and Reason, Merrill Pub. Ohio, 1989;
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MTH 202
MORAL THEOLOGY II (God and Virtues)
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
MTH 101
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
Aim of Course:
The aim of this course is to study in detail the Christian's duties and
obligations towards God and neighbour from the perspective of the
seven virtues. It involves a two-fold division: firstly, an analysis of the
three theological virtues - faith, hope and love; and the meaning and
obligation of the virtue of religion. And secondly the moral virtues of
prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance will be analysed and
discussed. Particular attention will be given to justice and its allied
components: respect for other's goods and their name, that is
veracity.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
2 x 50% exams
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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MTH 203
MORAL THEOLOGY III (Bioethics)
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
MTH 101 & MTH 202
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
Aim of Course:
At this stage we discuss the Christians responsibility towards life and love.
The first part examines the sacredness of human life based upon the
dignity of the human person as expressed in Church documents, in
particular, Evangelium vitae. In the second part, there are five
modules that will discuss specific bioethical and medical issues:
contraception, abortion, euthanasia, palliative care, suicide, AIH,
LTOT, IVF, GIFT, embryo experimentation, cloning, organ
transplants.
Course Outline/Content:
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
two exams
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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MTH 304
MORAL THEOLOGY IV (Human Sexuality and Marriage)
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
MTH 101, 202 & 203
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
Aim of Course:In this course we discuss the Christian meaning of human sexuality and Marriage. In
the first part, after a comprehensive overview of sexuality, specific
sexual issues will be discussed: fornication, homosexuality,
pornography, etc. In the second part, the essence of Marriage as the
covenant of love, is developed, in addition to its properties and
meaning, prior to those offenses which harm its dignity. The value of
conjugal chastity in our present culture is discussed, concluding with
an appreciation of pastoral directives for irregular situations.
Course Outline/Content:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
two exams
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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MTH 305
MORAL THEOLOGY V
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Third
One semester
MTH 101, 202, 203 & 304
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
Aim of Course:In order to facilitate a full understanding of the priest's sacramental duty to the faithful
within a pastoral context this course concentrates on the Sacrament
of Marriage and the Sacraments of Healing. The initial section is
dedicated to Marriage Preparation, then the latter part shall concern
itself with the sacraments of reconciliation and anointing of the sick.
Practical advice and case studies shall be presented by guest
lecturers.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts: Pontifical Council for the Family, Marriage Preparation, 1996;
J. De Torre, Person, Family & State, S.E.A. Sci. Foundation, Manila, 1991;
W. May, Marriage: the Rock on which the family is built, Ignatius, San Francisco, 1995;
P. Elliott, What God has Joined: The Sacramentality of Marriage, St. Paul, N.Y 1990;
J. Socias, Marriage is Love Forever, Scepter, New Jersey, 1994;
J. Aumann & C. Baars, The Unquiet Heart, Alba, N.Y. 1991;
Cormac Burke, Covenanted Happiness, Four Courts, Dublin, 1990
J. Martos, Doors to the Sacred, Triumph, N.Y., 1991;
K. Osborne, Reconciliation & Justification, Paulist, N.Y., 1990;
John Paul II, Reconciliatio et Paenitentia, 1984;
N. Halligan, The Sacraments and their Celebration, Alba, N.Y., 1986.
W. Gaddy, Adultery and Grace the Ultimate Scandal, Eerdmans, Michigan, 1996.
W. Urbine and W. Seifert, On Life and Love, Twenty-third Pub., Conn., 1993.
K. Hahn, Life-Giving Love, Servant Pub., Michigan, 2001.
F. Randolph, Pardon and Peace, Ignatius, San Francisco, 2001.
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PAS 203
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: THEORY & PRACTICE
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
First/Second
One Semester
None
Mr Gerard M. Gaskin, Dip.T.(Prim), B.Ed., M.Ed., Grad.Cert.App.Sc.
Aim of Course:To enhance and develop students knowledge of catechetical theory and to develop
and refine their classroom skill in effective teaching of the Catholic
Religion in schools and other settings
Course Outline/Content:
The Nature of Catechesis
Definitions, the place of Catechesis in the Churchs Mission.
The roles of intellect and will in catechesis and their relationship with
Doctrine, Scripture and Tradition.
Teaching/Learning Techniques
Understanding the cognitive processes in the
teaching/learning dynamic
Class management and control, group work.
Effective learning techniques and coping with difficult
situations.
Integration of activity, questioning, discussion in every
lesson.
Use of audio visual aids and materials in class.
The integration of grace, reasoning skills and meta-cognition
in catechesis.
Lesson Planning/Preparation
Purpose be clear and confined.
Aims which are achievable, measurable and sustainable.
Teaching for understanding.
Teaching for meaning.
Teaching for life and the life hereafter.
Classroom Practice
Knowing how to start and when to stop.
Presenting the lesson in the classroom.
Assessment methods and techniques.
Reflections on Practice Evaluation of effectiveness.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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PAS 307
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
MTH 305
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
Aim of course:
Course Outline/Content:
Introduction
Module I: Identity and Mission of the Pastor
Priest in persona Christi
Priest in the Mystery of the Church
Priest and the Laity
Module II: Identity of Pastoral Ministry
Structure and Identity of a parish
Priestly ministry ad intra and ad extra
Diocesan Presbyterate
Module III: Pastor and Munus Docendi
Preaching: mode and method
Ministry of the word
Ongoing formation
Module IV: Pastor and Munus Sanctificandi
Divine Liturgy and Sacraments
Prayer and devotions
Spiritual direction and counselling
Module V: Pastor and Munis Regendi
Pastors duties and responsibilities
Mission and Evangelization
Pastoral charity and prudence
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
Cong. for Clergy, Directory on the Ministry & Life of Priests, 1994.
PHI 101
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Nature of Philosophy.
Division of philosophy: Logic, Epistemology, Cosmology,
Psychology, Ethics, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy.
Philosophy and Christianity.
Cosmology.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Text:
Other Texts:
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PAS 102
METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
Level:
First
Length:
One semester
Prerequisites:
None
Lecturer:
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:This course is designed for seminarians unfamiliar with the requirements of tertiary
study. It will introduce the student to research methods, essay writing
techniques, as well as study timetabling etc.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
PHI 102
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LOGIC
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of course: An introduction to Aristotelian Logic. Logic is the art and science of correct reasoning.
This course will deal with both minor or formal logic and major or
material logic, with an emphasis on the former, since aspects of
material logic are dealt with in the course on epistemology.
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Nature of logic.
The concept of the term.
The judgement and the proposition.
Reasoning: Nature of reasoning; the syllogism; induction;
demonstration; dialectics, fallacies (sophistry)
Method of Teaching:
1.1.1.1.1.1.1
Assessment: 1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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PHI 203
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102 (or concurrently)
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
Greek Humanism
3.
Plato
4.
Aristotle
5.
Hellenism
6.
Neo-Platonism
The Pre-Socratics
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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PHI 204
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102 (or concurrently)
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (1000%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
43
PHI 205
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102 (or concurrently)
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
44
PHI 206
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102 (or concurrently)
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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PHI 208
METAPHYSICS
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
Aim of Course:The study of the science of being as being, i.e., the science of all beings considered
simply as beings.
Course Outline/ Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Method of teaching:
Assessment:
1 Exam (100%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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PHI 209
PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of course:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.
This course enhances one's vision of the principle of life: its nature and
variety. Forms of life are discussed along with their powers and
faculties. Then, in a specific manner, the nature of the human person
is examined. With particular interest we study the process of
reasoning and the power of the will (or freedom of choice),
consciousness and the immortality of the soul. We conclude with a
brief explanation and description of scientific (modern) psychology.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts: Aristotle, De Anima;
John Searle, Intentionality, Cambridge, Lon. 1983;
A. Kenny, Action, Emotion and Will, Routledge, N.Y., 1963;
E. Gilson, Thomist Realism, Ignatius, S.F., 1986;
K. Wojtyla's, Existential Personalism, Mariel Pub. Ct., 1986;
B. Mondin, Philosophical Anthropology, P.U.U., Rome 1990;
M.A Krapiec, I-Man: An Outline of Philosophical Anthropology, Mariel Pub. CT 1983;
A. Terruwe, The Neurosis in the light of Rational Psychology, Kennedy, N.Y., 1960;
C. Baars, Healing and Feeling, Logos Intern., 1979;
Morris & Roche eds. Man and Mind: Christian Theory of Personality, Hillsdale Press,
1987;
J.F Donceel, Philosophical Anthropology, Sheed & Ward, N.Y. 1967;
Summers et al. Psychology - An Introduction, Wiley, Qld. 1989.
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PHI 210
ETHICS
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
PHI 102
V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
Aim of course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Text:
Other Texts:
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PHI 310
PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
PHI 102
Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.
Aim of Course:
The study of the science of God, considered under the common aspect of
being, acquired by the natural light of reason.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
3 hours of lectures.
Assessment:
1 x exam 100%
Prescribed Texts:
No prescribed texts.
Other Texts:
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PHI 311
SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Third
One Semester
PHI 209 an advantage
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
This course examines the Social teaching of the Church in light of
philosophical understandings of both the human person and society.
The course provides an overall view of the very nature, function, and
workings of society, and studies the operative principles at every
level of society that ensure justice for all. Extensive use is made of
the Churchs rich patrimony of social doctrine.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts: A. MacIntyre, A Short History of Ethics, London 1966;
Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics;
J. Messner, Social Ethics, London 1952;
M. Gonsalves, Right and Reason, Merrill Pub. Ohio, 1989;
Ralph McInerny, Aquinas on Human Action, CUA, Wash., 1992;
J. Coleman, One Hundred Years of Catholic Social Teaching, Orbis, New York 1991;
Richard J. Neuhaus, Doing Well & Doing Good, DoubleDay, NY, 1992;
J. Schall, Liberation Theology, Ignatius, San Francisco 1982;
P. Henriot et al, Catholic Social Teaching, Collins/Dove 1992;
M. Walsh, B. Davies, Proclaiming Justice and Peace (Papal Documents), Twenty-third
Pub., Conn. 1991;
Aust. Catholic Bishops Conference, Common Wealth for the Common Good, Collins/Dove
1992;
J. De Torre, Politics in the Church, Vera Reyes, Manila, 1987;
M. Novak, Freedom with Justice, Harper and Row, San Francisco, 1984;
Michael Novak, The Catholic Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Free Press, NY 1993;
J. De Torre, Person, Family & State, S.E.A. Sci. Foundation, 1991.
Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, 1981
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PHI 312
EPISTEMOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
PHI 102
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T.L., S.T.D.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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SSC 101
INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
First / Second
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Jordan Perry O.P., B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E.
To examine the various elements with which students should be familiar,
prior to a life-long study of the Bible.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Introduction
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SSC 202
PENTATEUCH
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
SSC 101
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
Anderson, B.W., Understanding the Old Testament (5th Edition), New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, 2006.
Achtemeier, Paul J., ed. The Harpercollins Bible Dictionary. San
Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996.
Aharoni, Yohanan, Michael Avi-Yonah, Anson F. Rainey, and Zeev
Safrai. The Macmillan Bible Atlas. Completely rev. 3rd ed. New
York; Toronto: Macmillan; Maxwell Macmillan Canada, 1993.
Alexander, T. Desmond, and David W. Baker. Dictionary of the Old
Testament: Pentateuch. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press,
2002.
Bright, John. A History of Israel. 4th ed. Louisville & London:
Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.
Duggan, M., The Consuming Fire, San Francisco: Ignatius Press,
1991.
Freedman, David N. The Anchor Bible Dictionary. 1st ed. 6 vols.
New York: Doubleday, 1992.
Hendel, Ronald S. "Finding Historical Memories in the Patriarchal
Narratives." Biblical Archaeology Review 21, no. 4 (1995): 52-55,
58-59, 70-71.
Levin, Christoph. "The Yahwist: The Earliest Editor in the
Pentateuch." Journal of Biblical Literature 126, no. 2 (2007): 20930.
Matthews, Victor Harold, and Don C. Benjamin. Old Testament
Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East. Fully rev.
and expanded ed. New York: Paulist Press, 1997.
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SSC 203
THE HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester; two hours per week
SSC 101
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra,
Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1-2 Maccabees.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra,
Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1-2 Maccabees.
Notes of the Lecturer.
Other texts:
References will frequently be made to various authors and their viewpoints as seen
through their works. Some works to page through before the course
begins include the usual commentaries on these books of the Bible,
as well as historical outlines and indications of some of the
implications of the kind of pressures being put on the chosen people
by the surrounding nations and cultures. For a start, take a look at
the bibliographies to be found in The New Jerome Biblical
Commentary and the volumes of the Anchor Bible.
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SSC 204
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester; two hours per week
SSC 101
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
Apart from the numerous commentaries, useful books and articles include:
Anderson, B.W., Understanding the Old Testament (5th Edition),
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006.
Baker, Kenneth. Inside the Bible: An Introduction to Each Book of the
Bible. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1998.
Bright, John. A History of Israel. 4th ed. Louisville & London:
Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.
Duggan, Michael. The Consuming Fire: A Christian Introduction to the
Old Testament. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1991.
Sommer, Benjamin D. "Did Prophecy Cease? Evaluating a
Reevaluation." JBL 115, no. 1 (1996): 31-47.
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SSC 205
OLD TESTAMENT WISDOM AND APOCALYPTIC
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester; two hours per week
SSC 101
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
Apart from the numerous commentaries, useful books and essays include:
Anderson, B.W., Understanding the Old Testament (5th Edition),
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006.
Bright, John. A History of Israel. 4th ed. Louisville & London:
Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.
Collins, John J., Bernard McGinn, and Stephen J. Stein. The
Encyclopedia of Apocalypticism. 3 vols. New York: Continuum,
1998.
Duggan, Michael. The Consuming Fire: A Christian Introduction to the
Old Testament. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1991.
Freedman, David N., ed. The Anchor Bible Dictionary. 6 vols. New
York: Doubleday, 1992.
Katharine D. Sakenfeld, et al., ed. The New Interpreter's Dictionary
of the Bible. 5 vols. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2006.
Wright, N. Thomas. "Jesus." In Early Christian Thought in Its Jewish
Context, edited by John M. G. Barclay and John P. M. Sweet, 43-58.
Cambridge and New York: Cambridge University Press, 1996.
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SSC 306
SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester; three hours per week
SSC 101 and LAN 306
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
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SSC 307
HEBREWS AND THE CATHOLIC EPISTLES
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester; two hours per week
SSC 101 and LAN 306
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
References will frequently be made to various authors and their viewpoints as seen
through their works. For Hebrews, much will be used from the works of
Fr Albert Vanhoye, S.J.
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SSC 308
ACTS AND PAULINE EPISTLES
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester; three hours per week
SSC 101 and LAN 306
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Acts
Paul
Introductory questions
Peter & the Jewish / Palestinian Church, Acts 1-12
Paul & the Gentile / Diaspora Church, Acts 13-28
Theology of Acts
1 & 2 Thessalonians
Galatians - Introduction
Galatians - Commentary
Philippians, Philemon
1 & 2 Corinthians
Romans - Introduction
Romans - Commentary
Colossians, Ephesians
Titus, 1 & 2 Timothy
Theology of Paul
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
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SSC 309
JOHANNINE LITERATURE
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester; three hours per week
SSC 101 and LAN 306
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
While an introductory overview of the content will be given for all these
works, various thematic approaches (light, incarnation, etc.) will also be
provided. Some passages will be submitted to intense exegesis. The
Apocalypse will be, for the most part, decoded.
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other texts:
References will frequently be made to various authors and their viewpoints as seen
through their works. Check out the introductory material for all these
works in the New Jerome Biblical Commentary and the Anchor Bible.
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SSC 310
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Three
One Semester; two hours per week
SSC 101
Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Lectures
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
References will, at times, be made to texts, some of which are sometimes more
useful for a history of a biblical theology than for the most appropriate
presentation of the topic. To name a few:
W. Eichrodt, Theology of the Old Testament;
J. Jeremias, New Testament Theology;
B.S. Childs, Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments;
P. Heinisch W.G. Heidt, Theology of the Old Testament;
P. Heinisch W.G. Heidt, Christ in Prophecy;
K.H. Schelkle W.A. Jurgens, Theology of the New Testament;
J. Hgenhaven, Problems and Prospects of Old Testament
Theology;
various articles from the New Catholic Encyclopaedia;
various articles from the New Jerome Biblical Commentary;
various dictionaries and encyclopaedias of the Bible;
various readings from the Fathers of the Church;
various passages from oecumenical councils, encyclicals, etc.
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SSS 102
INTRODUCTION TO THE CATECHISM
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Propaedeutic Year
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
To introduce students to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the study
of the Deposit of Faith (Jude 3), with specific reference to acquiring a
knowledge not only of the what but also the why of the faith, so
as to understand the role of catechesis and evangelization in
contemporary culture.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
The four parts of the Catechism and the texts which summarise them
The Sacred Deposit of Faith and the mission of the Church
Our Capacity for God
Revelation and Faith
Transmission of the Deposit of Faith
Scripture and Tradition; the role of the Magisterium
Jesus Christ
The Trinity
The Church
Mary the Mother of God and of the Church (LG8)
The Sacramental Economy; the Seven Sacraments
Life in the Spirit; the Beatitudes and the Commandments
Christian Prayer; the Our Father
Other Texts:
Flannery, A., The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents, Vols. I and II,
Northport: Costello, 1988.
Neuner, J., and Dupius, J., (eds.), The Christian Faith, London:
Collins Dove, 1988.
Sheehan, M., Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine (Rev. ed.), St Austin Press, London,
2001.
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SSS 203
SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
Aim of Course:To introduce students to the scientific and systematic study of the theology of
Christian perfection. The course examines the theological principles
of Christian holiness, the means by which holiness can grow and the
directives by which souls can be guided on their spiritual journey.
Students are given the opportunity to follow the historical
development of spirituality from Apostolic times to the present day
and to become acquainted with the writings of the great spiritual
masters of each age.
Course Outline/Content:
Part A (Theology)
1) Method and sources of Spiritual Theology
2) Nature of Spiritual Perfection
3) Growth in holiness
4) The means of spiritual growth
5) Prayer
6) Mystical phenomena
Part B (History)
1) Spirituality in the Early Church
2) Monasticism
3) Medieval Mysticism
4) Spirituality of the Middle Ages
5) Schools of Spirituality in the Post-Tridentine Era
6) The Modern Era
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Essay 40%
1 Exam 60%
Prescribed Texts:
Aumann, J., Spiritual Theology, Sheed and Ward , London 1988.
Aumann, J., Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, Ignatius Press, San Francisco,
1989.
Other Texts: Arintero, J., The Mystical Evolution, TAN 1978.
Dubay, T., Fire Within, Ignatius, 1989.
Dupre, L., and Wiseman, J., (eds.), Light from Light: An Anthology of Christian
Mysticism, New York: Paulist Press, 1988.
Garrigou-Lagrange, R., The Three Ages of the Interior Life, Herder Book Co., London,
1948.
Giardini, F., Loving Awareness of Gods Presence in Prayer, Alba House, 1986.
Giardini, F., Pray without Ceasing, Gracewing, 1998.
Giardini, F., Prayerfulness: A Psychotheological Search into the Spirit of Prayer, Rome:
Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas, 1984.
Rhynd, E., The Spiritual Teachings of the Church, London: Burns & Oates, 1965.
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STH 101
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
One
One Semester
None
V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.
Aim of Course:
To study the nature, object, subject and end of theology in the light of
the renewal of theology proposed by the Second Vatican Council.
Course Outline/Contents:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class.
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STH 102
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
First
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 203
THE ONE AND TRIUNE GOD
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Peter Joseph, S.T.D.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment: 1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
Neuner and Dupuis, The Christian Faith (Ch. 3 The Triune God), Harper
Collins, London, 1992
W. Kasper, The God of Jesus Christ, Crossroad, New York, 1997
As indicated in class
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STH 204
CHRISTOLOGY I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1.
The Question and difficulties of method. A Panorama of
contemporary approaches.
2. The Christ Event according to the Scriptures
3. Jesus Christ the Son of God in the life of the Church
- Judeo-Christian setting
- Encounter with Hellenism and response of the Great
Councils
- The Scholastic period
- Significant Post-Reformation models; Jesus of History and
Christ of Faith; Contemporary Approaches and Magisterial
clarifications; Christologies of the Oriental Churches
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
F. Ocariz, et al., The Mystery of Jesus Christ, Four Courts, Dublin, 1994
W. Kasper, Jesus the Christ, Burns and Oates, London, 1988
C. Schnborn, God's Human Face: The Christ-Icon, Ignatius, 1994
Other Texts:
As indicated in class.
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STH 205
CHRISTOLOGY II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
To provide a foundational understanding of the redemptive work of Jesus
Christ through the methods of systematic theology.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 206
ECCLESIOLOGY I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Examine the nature and mission of the Church in the light of Lumen
Gentium, with particular emphasis on the notion of Communio, as
also the hermeneutic of continuity applied to the field of ecclesiology.
Course Outline:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 Tutorial
1 Final exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class.
30%
70%
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STH 207
ECCLESIOLOGY II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:To examine the mission of the Church in the world, in the light of Gaudium et Spes,
with particular regard to the context of the Catholic Church in
Australia.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam (60%)
1 x Essay (40%)
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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STH 208
MISSIOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T.L., S.T.D.
Aim of course: To offer a global and organic presentation of the theology of mission.
Course Outline/Content:
2. Mission history
Method of Teaching:
3. Paths of mission
Assessment: 1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
Ad Gentes, Decree on the Churchs Missionary Activity, Vatican II.
Redemptoris Missio, Encyclical on the Permanent Validity of the Churchs Missionary
Mandate, John Paul II, 1990.
Dominus Iesus, Declaration on the Unicity and Universality of Salvation in Jesus Christ,
CDF, 2000.
Karotemprel, Sebastian (ed.), Following Christ in Mission: A Foundational Course in
Missiology, Philippines: Pauline Press, 1996.
Other Texts:
As given in class.
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STH 209
ECUMENISM
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
To survey the history of Ecumenism in brief and the Catholic Church's
approach to the unity of Christians both Eastern and Western.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
STH 210
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Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Peter Joseph, S.T.D.
Aim of Course:Indicated in the title of the course are the essential themes invoked by the
relationship between anthropology and theology. Based on the
perspective of salvation history and Christological-anthropology, as
indicated by Vatican II (GS22), the data of the Scriptures are
examined in the context of Tradition as well as the indications of the
Magisterium. Particular analysis is given to the diverse treatments
offered by the three main theological schools of the twentieth century
in the Catholic field: the neo-scholastic approach, that of the
transcendental thomists and that of the ressourcement.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
1.
Anthropological premises: positivist approach contrasted with
openness to transcendence
2. The Revelation of God in history and the reality of sin: creation,
covenant, rupture
3. The Structure of Mediation: sacerdotal, prophetic, royal (Son of
Man, Logos and Sophia, Jesus of Nazareth Fullness of Covenantal
Revelation)
4. Revelation of the Holy Spirit and the Economy of Grace
Assessment:
1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
M. Schmaus, God and Creation, Sheed & Ward, New York, 1969
A. Piolanti, Dio nel Mondo e nellUomo, Vatican City Press, 1994
A. Nichols, Beyond the Blue Grass, St. Austin Press, London, 2002
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 211
ESCHATOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
The Last Things examined in the light of present day difficulties and
contrasted with the fullness of Revelation and presented in the
Deposit of Faith (Jude 3).
Course Outline/Content:
1.
Methods and categories of Eschatology; contemporary
challenges
2. Death and the Paschal Mystery
3.
The biblical notion of judgment: particular and universal, the
Parousia
4. Eternal Life and the question of Intermediate Eschatology
5. The reality of Hell
6. Conclusions: reflections on catechesis and evangelisation
Method of Teaching:
Assessment: 1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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STH 212
PATRISTICS I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
To present an overview of the Patres and their writings as an examination of
Sacred Tradition. Individual characteristics and points of the Deposit
of Faith (Jude 3) well illustrated will be examined also in the light of
their pastoral ministry and historical setting, and how these can be
applied to the contemporary context. A specific goal of the course is
the acquiring of certain methodological skills regarding manuals,
dictionaries and other scholarly sources.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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STH 213
PATRISTICS II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Second
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
To continue the study of the Patres begun in preceding semester. See course
outline of Patristics I.
Course Outline/Content:
5. The Oriental and Western Writers of the Third Century.
6. The Golden Age of Patristic literature, Fourth and Fifth Centuries 7. Later Fathers,
especially John of Damascus, Caesarius of Arles, Gregory, the
Great, and Isidore of Seville.
Method of teaching:
Assessment: 1 exam
Prescribed Texts:
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STH 314
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY I
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 315
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY II
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
1. Theology of Penance
2. An overview of the history of Penance in the life of the Church
and contemporary difficulties (John Paul II, Reconciliatio et
Poenitentia, Misericordia Dei)
3. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and pastoral ministry
to the sick and dying
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 316
SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY III
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Third
One Semester
STH 101
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
1 x Exam
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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STH 317
MARIOLOGY
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Aim of Course:
Third
One Semester
None
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
To give an overview of the foundation of and recent developments in Catholic
teaching about Mary.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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One
One Semester (offered every first semester)
None
Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.
Aim of Course:
To introduce students to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the study of the
Deposit of Faith (Jude 3), with specific reference to acquiring a knowledge
not only of the what but also the why of the faith, so as to understand the
role of catechesis and evangelization in contemporary culture.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
The four parts of the Catechism and the texts which summarise them
The Sacred Deposit of Faith and the mission of the Church
Our Capacity for God
Revelation and Faith
Transmission of the Deposit of Faith
Scripture and Tradition; the role of the Magisterium
Jesus Christ
The Trinity
The Church
Mary the Mother of God and of the Church (LG8)
The Sacramental Economy; the Seven Sacraments
Life in the Spirit; the Beatitudes and the Commandments
Christian Prayer; the Our Father
Other Texts:
As indicated in class
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VNY 211
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES
Level:
Length:
Prerequisite:
Lecturer:
Grad.Cert.Astronomy
Aim of Course:
Two
One Semester (offered every first semester)
VNY 111
Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,
To examine the various elements with which students should be familiar, prior to a
life-long study of the Bible.
Course Outline/Content:
Method of Teaching:
Assessment:
2 assignments
Prescribed Texts:
Introduction
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VNY 222
CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Level:
Length:
Prerequisites:
Lecturer:
Two
One Semester (offered every second semester)
VNY 111
Mr Gerard M. Gaskin, Dip.T.(Prim), B.Ed., M.Ed., Grad.Cert.App.Sc.
Aim of Course:To enhance and develop students knowledge of catechetical theory and to develop and
refine their classroom skill in effective teaching of the Catholic Religion in
schools and other settings
Course Outline/Content:
The Nature of Catechesis
Definitions, the place of Catechesis in the Churchs Mission.
The roles of intellect and will in catechesis and their relationship with Doctrine,
Scripture and Tradition.
Teaching/Learning Techniques
Understanding the cognitive processes in the teaching/learning
dynamic
Class management and control, group work.
Effective learning techniques and coping with difficult situations.
Integration of activity, questioning, discussion in every lesson.
Use of audio visual aids and materials in class.
The integration of grace, reasoning skills and meta-cognition in
catechesis.
Lesson Planning/Preparation
Purpose be clear and confined.
Aims which are achievable, measurable and sustainable.
Teaching for understanding.
Teaching for meaning.
Teaching for life and the life hereafter.
Classroom Practice
Knowing how to start and when to stop.
Presenting the lesson in the classroom.
Assessment methods and techniques.
Reflections on Practice Evaluation of effectiveness.
Method of Teaching:
3 hours of lecture/group participation per week. This will include the following
formats: lecture; class activity; group discussion; assisting students with
their questions about catechesis; and related content. There will be regular
small class assessment activities on a weekly basis. Students will be
expected to read/study some materials between lectures.
Assessment:
Prescribed Texts:
Other Texts:
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Three
One Semester (offered every third year in second semester)
VNY 111
Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.
In Part A, the course seeks to give students a solid grounding in Catholic Moral
Theology by studying the basic principles upon which it is based. These
principles form the basis for an accurate moral assessment of all human
acts. In Part B, the course seeks to make a comprehensive sketch of how
Catholic moral principles apply in various important aspects of life.
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