Course Catalogue 2026-2027

Survey of New Testament world, authors, theologies. Introduction to the historical-critical and other methods of exegesis. Focus on the relation of hermeneutic to Christian Theological traditions; determining the senses of Scripture, the intent of the author, the structures in the texts; stance of the reader.

This course is designed to provide a survey of the New Testament world, authors, and theologies, and to introduce stu-dents to the historical, geographical, and archeological coordinates of that “most beautiful” (Ezek 20:6, 15) and “good land” (Deut 1:25; cf. 8:7-9), where the Word-Made-Flesh pitched its tent and salvation sprouted (cf. Isa 45:8; 55:10-11; John 1:14). Attention will be given also to hermeneutics, considered especially from the Catholic standpoint of Sacred Tradition and Magisterium. Topics will include inspiration, inerrancy, authorship, senses of Scripture, geography of salvation, 1st c. AD Ancient Near-East, key findings, sites, roads, artifacts, texts, and structures.

This course is designed to provide a survey of the New Testament world, authors, and theologies, and to introduce stu-dents to the historical, geographical, and archeological coordinates of that “most beautiful” (Ezek 20:6, 15) and “good land” (Deut 1:25; cf. 8:7-9), where the Word-Made-Flesh pitched its tent and salvation sprouted (cf. Isa 45:8; 55:10-11; John 1:14). Attention will be given also to hermeneutics, considered especially from the Catholic standpoint of Sacred Tradition and Magisterium. Topics will include inspiration, inerrancy, authorship, senses of Scripture, geography of salvation, 1st c. AD Ancient Near-East, key findings, sites, roads, artifacts, texts, and structures.

Through the experience of reading and reflecting on the entire text of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament as well as key select passages, participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the sources, history, and development of the canonical books of the Latter Prophets and Writings in critical relation to their place in ancient Near Eastern culture and history. Attention will be given to issues such prophetic movements, reform movements, exile/deportation and return, wisdom and apocalyptic as shaping forces in biblical identity. Lectures and exegetical sessions will seek to assist participants with methodologies that will build their confidence and competence in engaging the texts in the context of the pastoral life of the church and in relation to contemporary culture and discourse.

Through the experience of reading and reflecting on the entire text of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament as well as key select passages, participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the sources, history, and development of the canonical books of the Latter Prophets and Writings in critical relation to their place in ancient Near Eastern culture and history. Attention will be given to issues such prophetic movements, reform movements, exile/deportation and return, wisdom and apocalyptic as shaping forces in biblical identity. Lectures and exegetical sessions will seek to assist participants with methodologies that will build their confidence and competence in engaging the texts in the context of the pastoral life of the church and in relation to contemporary culture and discourse.

This course introduces students to the central categories of Christian theology as these loci have been developed in what the Christian tradition has called Systematic Theology. The course will focus on how these major doctrinal themes have been articulated in the Reformed Protestant tradition, and set this perspective in dialogue with other traditional, contemporary, and ecumenical perspectives in theology. Each topic will be explored in relation to its classical formulation as well as with reference to modern (and postmodern) reassessments of the classical tradition in the cultural and global context of the Christian churches in the 21st century.

This course examines the historical development and contemporary practice of theology as an exercise of intellectual probity and religious commitment. Topics include the historical development of modern theology, doctrine, faith and reason, revelation and authority, tradition and development, magisterium and theology, contextual theology, Preaching, science and theology, and synodality.

This course examines the historical development and contemporary practice of theology as an exercise of intellectual probity and religious commitment. Topics include the origins of Christian theology, its historical development, the relationship of religious narrative to religious doctrine, faith and reason, revelation and authority, tradition and development. The course introduces Bernard Lonergan.

Introduction to theology and the elements of Catholic theology. Revelation, Faith, Tradition, Church doctrine, infallibility, biblical inspiration.

Introduction to theology and the elements of Catholic theology. Revelation, Faith, Tradition, Church doctrine, infallibility, biblical inspiration.

Introduction to theology and the elements of Catholic theology. Revelation, Faith, Tradition, Church doctrine, infallibility, biblical inspiration.

Introduction to theology and the elements of Catholic theology. Revelation, Faith, Tradition, Church doctrine, infallibility, biblical inspiration.