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Theology Department Reinbolt Hall, Room 204 St. Mary's University One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, Texas 78228 Andrew Getz, Ph.D. Graduate Program Director phone: (210) 431-4348 fax: (210) 431-6884 agetz@stmarytx.edu |
Graduate Theology Course ScheduleFall 2012TH 6337 - Sacraments and Liturgy
This course examines Sacramental and Liturgical Theology and their practices from biblical, doctrinal, and pastoral perspectives. It examines biblical and historical roots and developments, and is especially attentive to the texts for the Second Vatican Council. TH 6334 - Faith, Reason & Theology: Historical and Contemporary Theology
This course introduces students to the discipline of theology, with a particular emphasis on what has come to be called systematic theology in the contemporary academy. To this end, students study both historical and contemporary examples of systematic theology in order to understand more clearly how theology 1) is related to ecclesial and personal faith in God's revelation; 2) calls upon human capacities for reason; 3) utilizes texts, traditions, experiences, and practices as sources, and 4) serves the church, academy, and society by presenting a plausible description of Christian faith and pratice in response to contemporary questions and problems. TH6352 - Christian Social Ethics
This course deals with the question of how Christian faith relates to the economic, social and political dimensions of human life. It addresses fundamental issues, examples of which could be: the church's relationship to the world and role in the public sphere, the relationship between church and state, and Catholic social theory, economic justice, and peacemaking in a violent world. The course surveys the methods and content of the discipline of Christian social ethics, and makes connections to social ministry. The development of the modern tradition of Catholic social teaching receives special emphasis. Spring 2013TH 6317 - The Interpretation of the History of Israel
This course studies the history of how Israelites and their successors have articulated understandings of the meaning of history and particularly the role of God in salvation history. The period from the national origin of Israel through the Babylonian exile is studied from a wide variety of viewpoints. These viewpoints include early national hymns, the Deuteronomist's retelling, the Chronicler's retelling, apocalyptic retellings, Midrashic retellings, the modern history of religions school, archaeology, other historical-critical methods, and post modern contemprary-critical methods such as post-colonial interpretation. TH 6356 - Christian Medical Ethics
This course explores methods of moral theology and how they impact the praxis of ethical evaluation and moral judgments in the realm of medicine. This includes a focused consideration of health care in general as well as the relation of Christian faith to certain selected moral issues of a medical nature. TH 7391 - Theological Capstone Seminar
This seminar is designed to be the culminating experience of a student's courses. As such it seeks to integrate learning in different areas of theology and prepare the student to continue theological inquiry and application after coursework. (Required for graduation.) Past Course SchedulesSummer 2012TH 6361 - Theology and Lay Ministry
In this course students explore the role of lay ministers in the Catholic Church by examining the biblican and theological understandings of ministry and their relation to various interpretations of the Church's mission. Topics may include the roles played by ecclesiology, pneumatology, culture and and interdisciplinary models of leadership. Fall 2011TH7391 - Theological Capstone Seminar: Eschatology
This seminar is meant to be the culminating experience of the student's courses in scripture, ethics, and systematics. As such, it seeks to integrate learning in different areas of theology and prepare the student to continue theological inquiry and application after coursework. The topic of eschatology is suitable for such a synthesis because it encompasses the historical study of ideas through literature, traditional teachings beyond empirical knowledge, the ethical behavior demanded in the present in light of future judgment, and contemporary issues in American culture. Eschatology is literally the study of the last things, which can be thought of as the afterlife and the end of the world, the ultimate Christian hope, or the four last things (death, judgment, heaven, and hell). The course will trace the historical development of Jewish and Christian eschatological thought with a view to its significance today. TH6331 - The Trinity
New Testament roots of Trinitarian theology. Patristic development eastern and western including early controversies. A brief survey of the Thomistic Trinitarian theology and contemporary approaches. The Trinity as the central Christian mystery and its role in the spiritual life. TH6328 - The Hermeneutical Question
This course is required for all Theology students. It introduces the student to the various methods of interpreting the Bible, from biblical times to the present and offers an understanding and evaluation of these methods, particularly the patristic ones and the various contemporary approaches. It will also involve a study of relevant Church documents, such as Dei Verbum, the Constitution on Divine Revelation of Vatican II, and subsequent documents of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the different methods learned to a gospel text of their choice. TH6351 - Foundational Moral Theology
A survey of the historical foundations of Roman Catholic moral theology, the role of scripture and natural law, moral norms, conscience, responsibility, sin, grace and virtue, conversion, the formation of character, moral development, contemporary approaches to moral development, with some application to selected moral problems. Summer 2011TH6336 - The Church
This course will concern ecclesiology, which is historical and systematic reflection on the nature and purpose of the church. Beginning with a contextual overview of the history of ecclesiology, the course will then focus on developments in Roman Catholic ecclesiology in the 20th century, with particular emphasis given to the Second Vatican Council and its later interpretations. The course will conclude with reflection on some new ecclesiological issues facing both local and global Catholicism. Spring 2011TH 6330 - Principles of Theological Method
The nature of theology; its relationship to revelation, Scripture, tradition, and the magisterium. Branches of theology, allied disciplines. Survey of historical development of theology in Catholic and non-Catholic traditions, including an overview of contemporary trends. Introduction to the principal English language research tools to aid a graduate student in the overall program. TH 6323 - The Johannine Literature
This course is a study of all the Johannine literature--the Fourth Gospel, the Letters of John and the Book of Revelation. The theology of these texts will be explored in relation to their structure and literary styles (literary criticism), historical background (historical criticism), and contemporary insights from social-science criticism. The course will also include training in exegesis (drawing out the meaning of the text) and theological reflection. PM 6302 - Ministry and Practice
Explores various dimensions of ministry: theological and historical foundations, spiritual and pastoral applications, ministry as profession and vocation, and ministry in various settings. Use of behavioral science research skills in ministry. Leads to an integration of theory and practice through the presentation of a paper which analyzes the student's experience of practice in the ministerial setting. TH 6368 - Special Topics in Moral Theology: Ethics and Poltical Pluralism
 Fall 2010TH6313 The Law of Moses (also listed as Pentateuch)
This course focuses on the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament from the perspective of law and government. This course seeks appreciation of the Law of Moses in four contexts: the original context of its development in the Ancient Near East, the history of interpretation in Judaism and Christianity, contemporary ethical and religious questions, and the relationship between the principles of biblical law and American law. The course will encounter specific legal issues and underlying questions of how a society orders itself around common understandings of national identity, duty to God and neighbor, and principles of justice inherent in creation. (Course Webpage) TH6337 The Sacraments
An examination of Catholic sacramental theology from biblical, doctrinal, and philosophical foundations for ritual and liturgical practice, the New Testament foundations for the Church's Christocentric sacramental system, and the reform of the Church's sacramental theology and practice initiated by the Second Vatican Council. The course will cover all seven of the official sacraments, but will give special attention to the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. TH6353 Biomedical Issues and Catholic Thought
The relation of Christian faith to contemporary biomedical issues. Catholic teachings on the meaning of human sexuality, eugenics, abortion, reproductive technologies, cloning, human experimentation, behavior control, organ transplants, prolonging life, euthanasia, assisted-suicide. Selected cases for study. TH7391 Theological Capstone Seminar
This Seminar is meant to be a culminating experience in a student s theological program.Theological and pastoral issues will be researched and then discussed under various perspectives: scriptural, dogmatic, moral, pastoral, canonical, and historical. This Seminar will serve as a way of integrating the material of the theology and pastoral ministry courses taken in the program. Summer 2010TH 7388A/DL Special Topics, Mariology
TH 7388B/DL Special Topics, Grace
Spring 2010Classes begin: January 11, 2010
TH 6352 Christian Social Ethics
This course deals with the question of how Christian faith relates to the economic, social and political dimensions of human life. We address fundamental issues (such as the church s relationship to the world and role in the public sphere, the relationship between church and state, and Catholic social theory), the matter of economic justice, modes of peacemaking in a violent world, and consumerism as a basic pattern of contemporary life. In this way, we survey the methods and content of the discipline of Christian social ethics. The development of the modern tradition of Catholic social teaching is the primary hermeneutic for our studies. Attention is paid to the various historical and theological contexts within which this tradition emerged. James B. Ball, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Theology and Graduate Program Director of Theology at Saint Mary's University who holds a doctorate in Moral Theology/Christian Ethics from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from Hofstra University's School of Law. His areas of interest include Catholic social teaching, grassroots social movements, the ethics of war and nonviolence, and inter-religious dialogue. His latest publication is "Catholic Social Teaching: Addressing Globalization in Catholic Business Education" (with Zaida Martinez and Brian Toyne), Journal of Catholic Higher Education 28:1, Winter 2009, pp. 23-44. TH 6328 The Hermeneutical Question
This course is required for all Theology students. It introduces the student to the various methods of interpreting the Bible, from biblical times to the present and offers an understanding and evaluation of these methods, particularly the patristic ones and the various contemporary approaches. It will also involve a study of relevant Church documents, such as Dei Verbum, the Constitution on Divine Revelation of Vatican II, and subsequent documents of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the different methods learned to a gospel text of their choice. George T. Montague, S.M., S.T.D., professor of biblical theology at St. Mary's, University, received his doctorate in Theology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, having done his dissertation on Saint Paul under Ceslas Spicq, O.P. He is former president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and editor of The Catholic Biblical Quarterly. In addition to teaching at St. Mary's, Fr. Montague has taught as a visiting professor at St. Louis University, the Toronto School of Theology, and Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has authored more than twenty books on Scripture, among them Understanding the Bible: A Basic Introduction to Biblical Interpretation and, with Kilian McDonnell, Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Evidence from the First Eight Centuries, which has been translated into seven foreign languages. The Holy Spirit: Growth of a Biblical Tradition, now in its fifth printing, has been one of his most popular. He has lectured internationally. TH 6322 The Gospel of Luke & the Acts of the Apostles
This course is a study of the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. The theology of these texts will be explored primarily in relation to their structure and literary styles (literary criticism) and historical background (historical criticism). Students will also be introduced to social-science and feminist readings of parts of these texts. The course will include training in exegetical methods (drawing out the meaning of the text) and modes of theological reflection (using the text to deepen one's spirituality and/or apply its wisdom to contemporary life issues). Dr. Anne M. O'Leary, P.B.V.M., Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of New Testament at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. She obtained her Ph.D. in Sacred Scripture from Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, where she subsequently taught prior to coming to St. Mary's. She is author of Matthew's Judaization of Mark (Edinburgh: Continuum/T&T Clark, 2006) as well as several articles. Anne is a Presentation Sister and has lectured in the areas of Sacred Scripture and Spirituality, directed retreats and facilitated Ignatian Communal Discernment with groups internationally--in Canada, England, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Pakistan, the Philippines, New Zealand and Wales--as well as in her home country, Ireland. TH 6336 The Church
This course will concern ecclesiology, which is historical and systematic reflection on the nature and purpose of the church. Beginning with a contextual overview of the history of ecclesiology, the course will then focus on developments in Roman Catholic ecclesiology in the 20th century, with particular emphasis given to the Second Vatican Council and its later interpretations. The course will conclude with reflection on some new ecclesiological issues facing both local and global Catholicism. Daniel Speed Thompson, Ph.D., received his Ph.D. in Theology from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. He is Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary's and currently department chair. Before coming to St. Mary's in 2005, Dr. Thompson taught at Fordham University in New York City. He has taught a wide range of topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular interest in the history of Christian thought, ecclesiology, contemporary Catholic theology and theological methodology. His earlier work focused on the theology of the Belgian Dominican, Edward Schillebeeckx (1914-). He is now interested in engaging new questions about providence and human suffering, eschatology and the theology of history. General Course CatalogTH 6203 Hebrew I (Oblate SS 7260) TH 6204 Hebrew II (Oblate SS 7261) TH 6205 Greek I (Oblate SS 7250) TH 6206 Greek II (Oblate SS 7251) TH 6108, 6208, 6308 Special Topics in Biblical Study TH 6158, 6258, 6358 Special Topics in Systematic Theology TH 6168, 6268, 6368 Special Topics in Moral Theology TH 6301 Theologies of the Old Testament TH 6302 Theologies of the New Testament TH 6312 Prophets TH 6313 Wisdom Literature and Psalms TH 6314 Literary History of the Old Testament TH 6320 The Gospel of Matthew TH 6321 The Gospel of Mark TH 6322 The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles TH 6323 The Johannine Literature TH 6324 Theology of St. Paul TH 6328 The Hermeneutical Question TH 6330 Principles of Theological Method TH 6331 The Trinity TH 6332 Christology TH 6333 Sacraments of Initiation TH 6334 Sacraments of Healing and Vocation TH 6335 Marian Theology TH 6336 The Church TH 6337 The Sacraments TH 6351 Foundational Moral Theology/Ethics TH 6352 Christian Social Ethics TH 6353 Biomedical Issues and Catholic Thought TH 6355 Theology of Human Sexuality, Marriage and the Family TH 6307, 6607 Bible Lands and Civilizations TH 7188, 7288, 7388 Special Topics in Religious Studies TH7390, 7390 Research Practicum TH 7399 Thesis |
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