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Core
Courses
C100 Basic Elements of Catholicism (20 hrs)
Survey of Catholic practice and belief, illustrated in the lives of
American saints and using as text the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults.
C110 Catechism of the Catholic Church (15 hrs)
A survey of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an
introduction to foundational elements of Catholicism.
How to navigate the Catechism and use it fruitfully as a
resource.
C120 Local Church (15 hrs)
Introduction to the people, history, parish/diocesan structures and ministries
of the Diocese of San Diego, in the vision of the local Church found in the
diocesan General Plan for Multicultural Collaborative Ministry.
C130 Church History: the Early Church to Charlemagne
(15 hrs)
Christian life and church structures from the founding of Christ's community
to the dawn of the Holy Roman Empire. Focus will include major events,
persons, movements and trends.
C140 Church History: Middle Ages to the Reformation
(15 hrs)
Christian life and Church structures from the Middle Ages to the Reformation.
Monasticism, the Crusades, the schisms of East and West, the papal crises and
other events leading to the Reformation and the
Council of Trent will be explored.
C150 Church History: Trent to the Modern Era (15
hrs)
Christian life and Church structures from Trent to World War II. Trent, the
Counter Reform, spiritual movements, the rise of science and the missionary
activities and events up to Pius XII and World War II will be explored.
C200 Introduction to Morality (30 hrs)
Based on the Christian anthropology of Vatican II, focusing on conversion in
Christ; conscience, freedom, and moral values of the individual in relation to
the Church and society; realities of sin and grace; the natural law, Ten
Commandments and Beatitudes as guides to Christian living.
C205 Catholic Approach to the Bible (10 hrs)
Introduction to the entire collection of books we recognize as God's Word in
light of recent Church documents, to encourage familiarity with the Bible for
today's Catholic.
C210 Introduction to Old Testament (30 hrs)
God's revelation and relationship with humanity recorded in the Old Testament.
The faith tradition will be reflected upon by use of the Bible, together with
a study of the history and culture of ancient Israel and her neighbors.
C220 Introduction to New Testament (30 hrs)
Introduction to the structure and themes of the New Testament. The New
Testament witness in the context of its historical and cultural influences
includes God's self-revelation in the person of Jesus Christ, His mission and
titles; the Kingdom of God; the Gospel moral code; the Holy Spirit and the
Church in the biblical era.
General
Courses
G100 Fundamental Theology (15 hrs)
Divine Revelation in relation to Tradition and Scripture, plus the Catholic
understanding of inspiration, the inerrancy of the Bible and the canon of
books considered the Word of God. The act of faith in response to Revelation
is examined, and the role of both faith and Revelation for theology, and in
relation to science are explored. Prerequisite: C110 Recommended:
C210 or C220
G120 Introduction to Spirituality (30 hrs)
The foundations of Christian spirituality and methods of prayer. Survey of
major Christian spiritual traditions, including Church Fathers, monastic and
mendicant spirituality, the devotio moderna, lay spirituality, Marian devotion
and current Catholic spiritual movements and trends. Prerequisite: C110.
G130 Christology (30 hrs)
Jesus' Person and redemptive relationship to humanity, from Old Testament hope
of a Messiah, Jesus as Son of man and Son of God, with focus on consciousness
of Christ and Christ as head of the Church. The development of doctrines and
devotions through the ages will be explored. Prerequisite: C220
Recommended: G100.
G140 Ecclesiology (30 hrs)
The theology of the Church presented by Vatican II, drawing on the Church's
awareness of itself as it developed through the centuries. The Church as
Mystical Body of Christ, as the People of God, the seed of the Kingdom and as
a hierarchical communion of disciples will be the primary models.
Prerequisite: G130
G150 Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments (30
hrs)
The liturgical aspect of the Church's mission, with focus on Vatican II's
renewal of the Church year, major rites, and roles of liturgical ministers.
The link of sacraments to the sacramentality of Christ and of the Church, as
"mysteries" and sources of grace. Prerequisite: G140
G160 Catholic Social Teaching (30 hrs)
Exploration of human persons as images of God, including stewardship of
creation, the value of human work and family life. Use of material resources
to fulfill the gospel mandate toward the poor and afflicted, and the criteria
for justice and peace in society's activities and structures will be examined.
Prerequisite: C200
G200 Multicultural Pastoral Focus (15 hrs)
Emphasis on the incarnational aspect of faith, of church life and ministry, to
build awareness of a sensitivity to the variety of cultures, spiritualities
and forms of religiosity to be found in the Church. Cultural expressions of
the Catholic faith to be found locally in the Diocese of San Diego will be
identified and explored. Prerequisite: C120 Recommended: G140
G400 Introduction to Church Government (30 hrs)
The Canon Law of the Church as more than merely human regulations, but rather
a "holy discipline" for the orderly and efficient accomplishment of the
Church's three-fold mission. Emphasis given to diocesan and parish structures
and administration, the complementary roles of clergy and laity, and canons on
the sacraments. Prerequisite: G140
Special
Courses
Catechesis
S100 Faith Growth: Childhood and Early Adolescence
(15 hrs)
Personal psychological growth and its implications for the development of
faith and morality in the child and early adolescent. Applications to
catechesis and general ministry to these age groups will be highlighted.
S105 Faith Growth: Adults (15 hrs)
The process of personal psychological growth and its implications for the
development of faith and morality at the adult level. Applications to faith
education and spiritual supports for adults will be included.
S110 Family Systems (15 hrs)
Survey of psychological profiles of family life, modes of communication, and
the family's role in education.
S120 Catechetics (15 hrs)
The vocation of the catechist, history and theology of catechetics, its
current methods and directions will be explored. Guidelines for
decision-making regarding content, methods, and curriculum for various forms
of catechesis will be outlined. Prerequisite: C110
Recommended: S100 or S105
S140 Facilitating Scripture Study (15 hrs)
Practical considerations on how to organize and conduct Bible-studies,
evaluation of existing programs, the place of a Bible-study in adolescent and
adult faith education.
S150 Adult Religious Education (15 hrs)
The content of religious education for adults and practical considerations on
the development and implementation of programs.
S160 Lectionary-based Catechesis (15 hrs)
A pastoral-theological method for hearing and teaching the Word. An approach
for conversing with the Scriptures within the context of the catechumenate and
classroom catechesis.
Dogma
S200 Sacraments of Initiation (15 hrs)
Exploration of the theology, history and practice of the sacraments of
initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist - with emphasis on the
theology behind the renewal of the rites. Prerequisite: G150
S215 Sacraments of Healing and Vocation (15 hrs)
Exploration of the theology and history of the sacraments of Penance and
Anointing of the Sick, as signs of reconciliation and healing within the
Christian community; and of the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders as
calls to ways of life that reflect God's care for His community, within the
universal call to holiness. Prerequisite: G150
S230 Ecumenism (15 hrs)
An overview of the different Christian faiths, their
differences and common ground with Catholicism; the status of communion
between churches and principles for dialogue.
Prerequisite: G100
S235 The Eastern Catholic Churches (15 hrs)
The apostolic roots and history of the Eastern Churches who
are in union with Rome. The unique spiritual, liturgical and canonical
characteristics that form their identities as local Churches within the
communion which constitutes the universal Catholic Church.
S240 The Four Last Things (15 hrs)
Biblical foundations and Catholic doctrinal development of the four last things:
heaven, hell, judgement, and death, and resurrection.
S250 Introduction to Vatican II (15 hrs)
Historical and theological context of Vatican II, an overview
of its documents and their continuing implementation in the life of the
Church.
S260 Writings of John Paul II (15 hrs)
The major writings of John Paul II, including encyclicals, his talks and his
books, their major themes and their relation to Vatican II.
S265 Theology of the Body (15 hrs)
The human body as a means of encounter, love and unity with God and
others; and a means of self-knowledge. Christ’s redemption of the body within
virginity and marriage, especially as presented in the thought of John Paul
II.
S270 Theology of Marriage (15 hrs)
The bond of Christian marriage, as expressed in canon law and the liturgical
practice of the Church, embraces the personal, social and sacred aspects of
the covenant between husband and wife. Prerequisite: C110
S280 Our Triune God (15 hrs)
The mystery of the one God in three Persons, and the providence of the Father
and the missions toward us of God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as presented
in Part One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
S285 The Spirit of God, Lord of Life (15 hrs)
Biblical, patristic and theological insights into the divine personhood of the
Holy Spirit, and his role in developing the Christian life in individuals and
in the Church.
Recommended Preparation: S289 Our Triune God
S290 Christian Anthropology (15hrs)
The Christian understanding of the human person and the basis for human
dignity; the relationship between body and soul; and the social character of
human beings, all as affected by sin and elevated by the grace of Christ.
S295 Mary, Mother of God and of the Church
(15 hrs)
Vatican II added the title "Mother of the Church" to the classic understanding
of Mary as Mother of God. Biblical teaching and Catholic doctrine about Mary,
along with classic Marian devotions and approved Marian apparitions, will be
examined. Scripture
S300 Pentateuch (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific themes: creation,
covenant, sin, exodus, liberation.
S305 Judges and Kings (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific
themes, covering the rise and fall of the monarchies in Israel, from the
period after Joshua up to the Exile.
S310 Prophets (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and developments of specific themes: covenant,
sin, social justice, messianc hope.
S320 Wisdom Books (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific themes: virtue,
suffering, wisdom, covenant and law.
S330 Psalms (15 hrs)
An introduction to the Psalms for contemporary prayer life. The themes of
trust and hope, piety and wisdom, petition and praise to God will be
highlighted.
S340 Apocalyptic Literature (15 hrs)
Exploration of the apocalyptic writing of the Old and New Testaments, its
literary genre and the historical contexts of its use in God's Word.
S345 Acts and the World of the New Testament
(15 hrs)
Expressions of faith, the growth of
the community, and the life of first century Christians,
presented in the Acts of the Apostles and the context the Roman Empire
at its height.
S350 Synoptic Gospels (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific themes: person of
Christ, discipleship, faith and conversion, miracles, parables, Holy Spirit.
S351 Gospel of Mark (15 hrs)
Structure and exploration of themes of Mark's gospel, including Jesus as the
Son of God made man, discipleship, the cross, the Kingdom of God, and
eschatology.
S352 Gospel of Luke (15 hrs)
Structure and exploration of themes of Luke’s gospel, including Jesus as the
Lord, the Holy Spirit, the rich and the poor, the Eucharist, and universal
salvation.
S353 Gospel of Matthew (15 hrs)
Structure and exploration of themes of Matthew’s gospel, including Jesus as
the new Moses, the Kingdom of God, the Church and its leaders, and the
Beatitudes.
S360 John's Gospel and Letters (15 hrs)
The structure and specific themes of John: the person of
Christ; truth, love, and the Eucharist; conversion, discipleship and the Holy
Spirit; the glory of the cross.
S370 Pauline Writings (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific themes:
justification and faith, Holy Spirit, law, Church, apostleship.
S380 Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles (15 hrs)
Exegesis of selected passages and development of specific themes: the person
of Christ, faith, and the life of the Church.
Moral Theology
S400 Sin and Reconciliation (15 hrs)
Exploration of
human alienation due to sin, whether original, personal or social. Practical
steps of reconciliation with God, self and others offered by Christ through
the rites of the Church and the pastoral outreach of its members.
S410 Conscience and its Formation (15 hrs)
Biblical and systematic foundations of the Church's teaching on conscience.
S420 Sexual Ethics (15 hrs)
Principles of sexual morality in biblical and Church teaching, with special
emphasis on natural law. Contemporary issues of abortion, contraception,
homosexuality, and artificial reproduction will be covered. Prerequisite:
C200
S430 Biomedical Ethics (15 hrs)
Principles of morality for scientific and medical research and procedures:
based on the dignity and integrity of the human person, theology of the body,
and the theology of suffering in biblical and Church teaching.
Prerequisite: C200
S440 Social Encyclicals of John Paul II (15 hrs)
Exploration of the themes and emphases of the encyclicals of John Paul II, in
relation to the principles of Catholic social teaching and NCCB documents.
Prerequisite: G160
S450 Contemporary Social Issues (15 hrs)
Examination of current social issues as they affect the lives of Catholics and
parish ministry.
Canon Law
S510 Diocesan and Parish Structures (15 hrs)
The code of Canon Law as the legal expression of Vatican II's ecclesiology of
communion reflected in ecclesial organization.
S520 Marriage Canons
(30 hrs)
A detailed study of the canons on marriage with a view to their pastoral
implications.
S521 Consent and Special Issues in
Marriage & Nullity Procedures (30 hrs)
Detailed exploration of consent required for valid marriage, and issues such
as canonical form, dispensations, and interfaith marriage. The diocesan
tribunal's requirements and processes for dealing with annulments.
Prerequisite: S520
S540 Rights and Duties of the Laity (15 hrs)
The Code of Canon Law as the legal expression of Vatican II's ecclesiology of
communion, and in particular the role of the laity.
S550 Canon Law for Diaconate Ministry
(15 hrs)
Explanation of those canons in the 1983 Code of Canon that particularly
pertain to diaconate ministry.
Church History
S600 History of Catholicism in the
United States (15 hrs)
A history of the Church in the United States from its immigrant beginnings to
its present situation.
S610 Church Fathers
(15 hrs)
An introduction to the theology and context of the Fathers of the Church,
beginning in the first century, and ending in the seventh century with Gregory
the Great.
Liturgy
S700 Liturgical Time:
the Year & Hours (15 hrs)
The sanctification of time through liturgical cycle and the hourly prayers of
the Church, emphasizing the use of Scripture and the psalms. Recommended
Preparation: G150
S710 Eucharist & Sunday (15hrs)
The biblical and liturgical meaning of Sunday; and the
Eucharist, sacrament of the Paschal Mystery, as source and summit of the
Christian life.
Recommended Preparation: G150
S720 Art & Environment (15 hrs)
Historically and culturally diverse expressions of faith and worship in art
and architecture, principles and applications. Recommended Preparation:
G150
S730 Liturgical Music (15 hrs)
Principles for the critique and selection of music appropriate for liturgical
celebrations. Recommended Preparation: G150
S740 Planning of Liturgical
Celebrations (15 hrs)
The planning of liturgical celebrations: Sunday Eucharist, Christian
Initiation rites, weddings, funerals, and other sacramental celebrations.
Recommended Preparation: G150
S745 Forming Liturgical Ministers (15 hrs)
Designing and implementing formation programs for lectors, extraordinary
ministers of the Eucharist, ushers, greeters, altar servers, cantors.
Recommended Preparation: G150
S750 Symbol and Ritual (15 hrs)
Exploration of Christian symbols and the principles of ritual for life and
worship. Recommended Preparation: G150
S760 Celebrating with
Children (15 hrs)
Study of the Directory for Masses with Children, with principles for planning
liturgies and prayer services for children. Prerequisite: S120
S770 The Order of Christian Funerals (15 hrs)
Study of the Order of Christian Funerals, with suggestions for planning
funeral liturgies for various circumstances. Recommended Preparation: G150
S775 Bereavement Ministry
(15 hrs)
Parish response to the bereaved includes awareness of human feelings and needs
in time of death and loss, familiarity with liturgical practice and planning
regarding funerals and memorials, and organization of a parish bereavement
team.
S780 Sacramentality in the Gospel John
(15 hrs)
Focus on the fourth Gospel in its use of the signs of Christ as the basis and
model for Christian sacramentality. Prerequisite: C220
Catholic Spirituality
S800 History of Spirituality (15 hrs)
Survey of major spiritual movements in the history of the Church, with
exposure to spiritual writers of each era.
S801 History of Spirituality: 1st to
8th Centuries (Apostolic Era to Early Middle Ages)
(15 hrs)
Spirituality of the apologists, of the Fathers of the Church and of classical
monasticism.
S802 History of Spirituality: 8th to
15th Centuries (15 hrs)
Major figures and movements in spirituality in the high Middle Ages and
pre-Reformation period, including popular piety.
S803 History of Spirituality: 16th-17th
Century (15 hrs)
Catholic and Protestant spiritualities of the Reformation period, especially
Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits.
S804 Mendicant Spirituality (15 hrs)
Spirituality of the medieval mendicant orders: Franciscans and Dominicans.
S805 Biblical Spirituality (15 hrs)
Spirituality modeled by figures of the Old and New Testament, emphasizing
qualities of humility, confidence in God, compassion for the poor and joyful
hope.
S806 Monastic Spirituality (15 hrs)
The spiritual model developed by monastic communities of men and women,
centering on prayer, asceticism, community life and hospitality, from the late
Roman Empire to the French Revolution.
S810 Dynamics of Conversion (15 hrs)
Initial and ongoing conversion; sin and God's mercy, St. Paul's old/new man;
grace, humility, truth; sin against the Holy Spirit.
S820 Prayer in the Catholic Tradition
(15 hrs)
Methods and difficulties in prayer, various kinds of prayer (vocal, mental,
etc.), and the problem of "unanswered" prayer.
S825 Art and Theology of Icons (15 hrs)
An introduction to the doctrinal, liturgical and spiritual role of icons in
the Christian life, as well as the spiritual and artistic work of the
iconographer. Seasonally appropriate icons and their meaning will be explored.
S826 Using Icons in the Spiritual Life of the Church
(15 hrs)
How icons are used to live the call to holiness: to focus catechesis, to create
environments for liturgical celebrations, and to enhance personal meditation
and prayer, both at church and at home. Traditional use of icons among Eastern
Catholics will be the starting point.
S830 Spirituality of Family Life (15 hrs)
Marriage as the foundation of family spirituality. How the family continues
the mission of Christ the Prophet, Priest and King.
S840 Theology of Suffering (15 hrs)
Suffering in the Bible and theology, Christ's redemptive suffering in its
impact on spirituality.
S850 Christian Mysticism (15 hrs)
History and theology of mysticism, with reading of key Catholic mystical
writers.
S851 Spanish Mystics of the 16th
Century (15 hrs)
Spirituality of John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, plus minor spiritual
authors.
S852 Women Mystics through the Ages (15 hrs)
Lives of women mystics, including Catherine of Sienna, Catherine of Genoa,
Hildegard of Bingen, and Julian of Norwich.
S860 Spiritual Direction (15 hrs)
History and theology of spiritual direction, and qualities and skills of a
director.
Philosophy
S900 Christian Philosophy (15 hrs)
Philosophical underpinnings of Catholic Faith. God's existence, truth and
man's search for meaning.
S910 Faith and Science
(15hrs) The relationship between faith and reason as shown in the
modern sciences of psychology, biology, physics, cosmology and their methods
will be examined.
Parish Administration & Structures
S1000 Collaborative Ministry(15 hrs)
Based on a theology of ministry, practical considerations on the coordination
of ministries, communications for effective interaction, dynamics and
principles of leadership and discipleship, parish programs.
S1020 Pastoral Care & Counseling (15 hrs)
Principles of pastoral care and family life ministries, with cultivation of
effective listening skills, conflict management and communal decision-making
strategies.
S1040 Parish Administration(15 hrs)
Pastoral planning, building an effective team, budgeting and prioritizing.
S1045 Pastoral Governance (15 hrs)
Overview of how the General Diocesan Plan applies to diocesan administrative
policies, especially regarding deacons. Reviews chain of command and lines of
communication in the parish and the diocese, the role of the parish council
and parish staff, budgeting, requisitions, sacramental record-keeping and
financial record-keeping in the parish.
S1050 Parish Recordkeeping (15 hrs)
Orientation to keeping sacramental records, financial and parish registration
records, in standardized formats for statistical and budgetary purposes.
S1070 Parish Social Ministry(15 hrs)
The place of social ministry in the mission of the parish, models for its organization and methods for developing active
parish social ministry. Prerequisite: G160
S1080 Understanding and Serving the Needs of the
Aging (15 hrs)Principles
and challenges of ministry to the aging; practical considerations for
developing a successful parish ministry for and with seniors.
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