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Curriculum for the Master of Divinity Degree

 

Fall Semester Spring Semester
I Philosophy
  • Ancient Philosophy
  • Logic
  • Intro. to the Life and Works of Thomas Aquinas
  • Philosophy of Nature [Cosmology]
  • Elementary Latin I

  • Medieval Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Knowledge (Epistemology)
  • Philosophical Anthropology
  • Communicating God’s Word 
  • ElementaryLatin II
II Philosophy
  • Modern Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Being (Metaphysics)
  • Ministries Practicum
  • Early and Medieval Church History
  • Elementary Greek I (for STB)


  • Recent Philosophy
  • Philosophical Ethics
  • Elective (Philosophy)
  • Reformation and Modern Church History
  • ElementaryGreek II (for STB)
I Theology
  • Pentateuch
  • Nature and Method of Theology
  • Principles of Christian Moral Life I
  • Prophets of Israel
  • Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

  • Synoptic Gospels
  • Triune God 
  • Principles of Christian Moral Life II
  • Johannine Writings
  • Catholic Social and Sexual Teaching

II Theology

  • Wisdom Literature
  • Creation and the Human Person
  • Theological Virtues
  • Sacraments:  Theology and Initiation
  • Basic Elements of Christology

  • Pauline Letters
  • Theology of Grace
  • Cardinal and Moral Virtues
  • Sacrament of the Eucharist
  • Supervised Ministry

III Theology

  • Introduction to Church Law
  • Sacrament of Orders
  • Sacrament of Marriage: Theology & Canon Law
  • Liturgiology
  • Deacon Practicum
  • Elective

  • Book II: The People of God in Church Law
  • Ecclesiology
  • Preaching: Preperation and Presentation
  • Elective (Systematic Theology)
  • Elective
  • [Comprehensive Exam]

IV Theology: (Pastoral Year)

  • Teaching & Learning (Elective)

  • Sacraments:  Reconciliation & Anointing
  • Priesthood Practicum

 

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