Assessment

Writing exercises, oral presentation, 1500 word essay

Module Aims

This module explores the interplay between reason, faith, and revelation in the context of Christian theology and spirituality. It delves into fundamental questions surrounding the relationship between human cognition, belief systems, and divine or sacred revelations. Drawing from both Classical and contemporary perspectives, this module provides learners with an understanding of these complex and often divergent aspects of human thought and belief. Learners will be introduced to the foundational sources and the hermeneutical method of Christian Theology, particularly the notions of divine revelation, Scripture, faith, and tradition. Learners will engage with questions about the relation between revelation and reason, tradition and Scripture, philosophy and theology, faith and knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

• — Explain theological concepts and positions, to interpret theological ideas using relevant terms, tasks, sources, and methods.
• — Demonstrate comprehension by summarizing the logic and underlying assumptions of theological viewpoints.
• — Apply thinking skills during class discussions and written assignments to use the acquired knowledge and skills to outline various theological perspectives.
• — Outline the logic and presuppositions inherent in theological positions based on course material and discussion, displaying an appropriate understanding.
• — Demonstrate the ability to create thoughtful and engaging discussion questions that stimulate further thinking and deeper understanding of theological texts through practice and application to diaconate ministry.

Bibliography

• — Buckley, James J., and Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt. Catholic Theology: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2017.
• — Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2nd ed. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2019.
• — Rohr, Richard. The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe. New York: Convergent, 2019.