Core Curriculum FALL Schedule 2003

Brescia on-line classes available Fall 2010. Call or email Do
No onsite classes available during 2010-11 school year in the Diocese of Evansville.
Brescia on-line classes available Fall 2010. Call or email Donna Gish to register.

Course                                       Night & Time      Start / End Date Instructor    Availability
Th 101-01    Intro to Old Testa    Mondays, 7pm      Oct 18 / Dec 06    Kuntz           Open
Th 101-02    Old Testa                Tuesdays, 7pm      Oct 19 / Dec 07    Fr. Clark      Open
Th 105          New Testa              Tuesdays, 7pm      Aug 24 / Oct 12    Goetz           Open
Th 109          Intro Ministry          Tuesdays, 7pm      Aug 24 / Oct 12    Staff             Open
Th 320          The Church *          Tuesdays, 7pm      Oct 19 / Dec 07    Pugliese        Open
Th 302          Marriage                 Mondays, 7 pm     Aug 23 / Oct 11    Pugliese        Open

*The Church was formerly numbered as Th 210 but now has a new number…same course. The upper-division designation (300 level course) is more appropriate for what we have been asking students to do in that course. Nothing else has changed.

Academic Course Descriptions

EV101A Scripture: The word of God in Faith, Theology, and Ministry

Introduces basic church teachings concerning the Bible as the Word of God

EV101B Introduction to the Old Testament

An exploration of the Old Testament in its own context as well as in the context of Christian faith. Explore the processes and faith struggles
that gave rise to the Old Testament.

EV105 Introduction to the New Testament

An exploration of the New Testament in its own context as well as in the context of Christian faith. Explore the processes, environment,
and faith struggles that gave rise to the New Testament.

EV110A The Trinity

Introduction to the theology of the Trinity as a personal communion of love. The focus is on how this communion of love is experienced by
Christians in the world as the creative activity of God the Father, the redeeming activity of God the Son, and the sanctifying activity of God
the Holy Spirit.

EV110B Christology

Introduction to the theology of the Church’s doctrine about Jesus Christ in the light of Christian faith, practice, and worship. Emphasis is on
how the church reflects on the person, being, and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.

EV210 The Nature and Development of Church

Introduction to biblical, magisterial, and theological foundation of the nature and mission of the Church.

EV241 Introduction to Liturgical Prayer

Introduces the general principles of liturgical celebration, the primacy of the Lord’s Day, and the liturgical year.

EV312 Introduction to the Sacraments

An introduction to the sacraments, their historical development and theology with an overview of the Rites books and how to use them.

EV231 Fundamental Moral Theology

Explore the nature and processes of moral decision making and the Catholic principles of moral decision making.

EV323 Nature and Development of Christian Spirituality

Introduction to the historical development of the key figures who played a role in, and the impact that culture and society have on the
development of Christian spirituality. Learn and practice theological reflection , faith sharing, and various prayer styles.

These academic courses are offered in conjunction with Brescia University and may be taken as audit or credit status towards Diocesan Certification. Courses taken as credit may be applied toward a degree from Brescia University.

More and more lay ministers are being called to leadership in today’s church. Formation and training are a necessity to prepare effective leaders. The Interdiocesan Core Curriculum consists of three dimensions: academic course work, spiritual formation, and professional and pastoral skills practice. Once these components have been successfully completed, a certificate is awarded from the Diocesan Office of Catechesis. This certificate is portable in Indiana to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Dioceses of Evansville, Gary, and Lafayette.

It takes time to develop our relationship with God and to develop strength, depth, and compassion as lay ministers. For more information, please call the Office of Catechesis at the contact numbers below.

For more information, please call the Office of Catechesis at the contact numbers below.