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.