Church Fathers
Instructor:
Workshop Format
Text Book:
Faith of the Early Fathers - 3 Volumes
William A. Jurgens
Course Description:
This course is intended to introduce the
candidates to the teachings and writing of the early Church Fathers
and provide historical background on the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras;
the Post-Nicene era through St. Jerome; and St.
Augustine and the patristic period.
The
candidates will focus on the sacraments and doctrine of the Church
and what the early Church Fathers wrote about them. Topics of
particular interest will include the Mass, the Real Presence Papacy,
Grace, Trinity, Baptism, Marriage, Marian doctrine. And other
topics
The
candidates will prepare presentation on topic assigned and present
them during class periods. Presentations, where practical, will be
made by a team of two candidates working together.
Evaluation:
The
candidates will be evaluated on the thoroughness of their
presentations, as well as papers written on assigned topic.
Additionally, candidates will be evaluated on how well they work as
a team.