Fundamental Theology

Instructor:

Course Description:

The candidates will learn that branch of theology which establishes the fact that God has made a supernatural revelation and established the Church, founded by Christ, as its divinely authorized custodian and interpreter. It further will teach the role set forth as the rational foundation of the Catholic faith.

This course will present, as a minimum, key concepts and definitions, the human person, Fides et Ratio I & II, does God exist, Jesus as the revelation of God, the Holy Trinity, the sacraments, the Eucharist as the source and summit, Mary the Mother of God, Scripture & Tradition, the origin of species, redemptive suffering, a look at revisionist history, The Church, and other related topics.

Evaluation:

The candidates will be required to write both a mid-term and final paper, in addition to a final examination. Candidates will also be evaluated on classroom participation and understanding of the topic(s) being taught.