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Certificate of Catholic Theology in Scripture


Standards:

Knows and integrates into ministerial practice a theology of revelation as embodied in Scripture, tradition, and creation.

  • Explains the historical and social contexts of the biblical writings, with recognition of their literary forms, and shows awareness of the Catholic exegetical tradition of the early teachers of the Church and the medieval commentaries.
  • Identifies major themes in Scripture and tradition in light of Church teaching, diverse cultural interpretations, and contemporary critical exegesis and hermeneutics.
  • Uses Scripture as an essential source in pastoral ministry.

Prerequisites:

  • Introduction to the New Testament
  • The Old Testament: The Pentateuch
  • Biblical Literary Forms
  • Two of the following STEP courses:
    • The Old Testament: The Prophets
    • The Old Testament: The Writings
    • The Gospel of John: The Book of Signs
    • The Gospel of John: The Book of Glory
    • The Letters of St. Paul
    • Can We Write a History of Jesus?
    • Apocalypse Then, Apocalypse Now: Reading the Book of Revelation

 

Enrollment for 2011-2012 academic year is full.
Registration for the 2012-2013 academic year will open in January 2012.




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