what is considered a thoeolgy course at sacred heart

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What are theology courses?

It's the study of the divine as an academic discipline and is most associated with the major religions of the world. Whether you're studying the Bible and Christianity or the religious beliefs of other religions, Theological studies offer a glimpse into the philosophical traditions of the world and generations past.

Do you have to take a religion class at Sacred Heart University?

Required Courses. The Major in Theology and Religious Studies requires the completion of 33 credits, including one each from four major areas, as listed below. A topical seminar, drawing upon skills and content developed in the Theology and Religious Studies major.

Is Sacred Heart University Conservative?

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What religion is Sacred Heart University?

CatholicSacred Heart University is Catholic in tradition and spirit. As a Catholic university, it seeks to play its appropriate role in the modern world. It exemplifies in its life the Judeo-Christian values of the God-given freedom and dignity of every human person.

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The Department of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies offers courses and programs of study that explore important and enduring questions of meaning—questions that human beings throughout the centuries and in every culture have asked.

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Michelle Loris is associate dean and chair of Catholic studies and Daniel Rober is advanced lecturer in Catholic studies and assistant director of the Honors Program at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.

Biblical Studies

Literary and historical study of the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible in Judaism. Relationship of literary form and interpretation in passages from the Pentateuch, historical and prophetic books, and wisdom literature. Comparison and contrast of theological meanings of these writings for Jews and Christians.

Theology & Spirituality

Introduces fundamentals of Catholic life and thought. Key doctrines examined are scripture, tradition, God/Trinity, Jesus Christ, sacraments, and the Church in the modern world. Additional topics might include ethics, spirituality, and the saints.

Ethics

Explores the historical sources and methods of reasoning in the Roman Catholic moral tradition. Critically examines current moral issues in Catholicism.

World Religions & Comparative Studies

Explores history, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions of India, China, and Japan and the emergence of the contemporary New Age movement.

Purpose

The purpose of the Basic Diploma in Catholic Theology is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology as well as communica- tions and basic ministry skills.

Goals

SHMS strives to instill in its Basic Diploma recipients an ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of Sacred Scripture, Catholic tradition, and ministry, such as:

Program Requirements

A minimum of 27 credits must be earned through completion of the course of study.

Admissions

Admissions information for the Basic Diploma in Catholic Theology can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions page.

What is a Catholic theology certificate?

The purpose of the Certificate in Catholic Theology is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology. This course of study constitutes fulfillment of the requirements for archdiocesan professional certification of lay ecclesial ministers, and it may be used as a component of the Associate of Arts in Ministry (A.A.M.) degree or the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree. This course of study is available in a traditional classroom format in English and Spanish. This course of study also may be completed in its entirety in an online format (English language only).

What are the goals of a certificate?

Certificate Goals. To demonstrate the use of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sacred Scripture, and some conciliar documents for the study of Catholic theology. To identify the basic tenets of the Catholic faith.

How many credits do you need to get into SHMS?

Program Requirements. A minimum of 13 credits must be earned through completion of the course of study. A minimum of seven semester hours of credit must be earned at SHMS. The student must maintain a C average (2.0). The student must participate in an assessment process of the program.

Purpose

The S.T.L degree offered by Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a post-graduate ecclesiastical degree in pastoral theology with a focus on the New Evangelization. The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas ( Angelicum) in Rome confers the degree through the faculty of SHMS.

Admissions Requirements

For the admissions process and requirements for the S.T.L. degree, please refer to the admissions section below. The S.T.L. program is restricted to ordained priests.

Goals

Have an advanced understanding of biblical, theological, and magisterial principles of the New Evangelization. Demonstrate the ability to apply these principles in analyzing scholarship and in assessing both existing and proposed programs of evangelization.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 48 credit hours must be earned through completion of the course of study.

Admissions

Admissions information for this program can be found on the Graduate Admissions page.

STL Degree Prerequisites

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Thesis Directors

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