Theology

 

The Gabriel Richard theology curriculum is a comprehensive, four-year program designed to foster students' personal relationship with God, deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith, and help them integrate these beliefs into their daily lives.  The curriculum is developmentally-appropriate, systematic, and fully aligned with the requirements set by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese of Detroit.  Students are required to complete the specific areas of study.

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Courses

 

Freshman Theology 

 

Faith and Revelation

During the first semester, this course provides an introduction to the Sacred Scriptures and to the unfolding of salvation history, with a particular focus on Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of salvation history.

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Blessed Trinity

This second semester course leads the students to a deeper understanding of Divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus, Salvation, and discipleship as a response to God's love.

 

Sophomore Theology

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Jesus Christ: Source of our Salvation.  During the first semester, students explore the Paschal Mystery in greater depth, focusing on the life, passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus.

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The Church: Our Story.  During the second semester, students explore the interrelationship of the various components of the Catholic Church.  

 

Junior Theology

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Sacraments

This first semester course examines personal and communal prayer as avenues to deepen the student's relationship with God.  It also addresses the Liturgy and the Sacraments as graced encounters with Jesus Christ.

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Our Moral Life in Christ (Moral Theology)

This second semester course explores the biblical foundations of Christian morality, in particular, a thorough examination of the Ten Commandments and the moral teachings of Jesus.  Students will apply the biblical and theological lessons of Christian morality, including John Paul II's Theology of the Body, to contemporary moral issues.

 

Senior Theology

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Ecumenical and Interreligious Studies 

This class helps students understand how the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians, as well as to other religions of the world.  The course helps students recognize ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in non-Catholic Christian churches and ecclesial communities, as well as in non-Christian religions.

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Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ

This course introduces the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.  Students are challenged to put their faith into action by responding to the needs of those whose rights are being violated in our world today.

 

For additional information regarding theology courses, please refer to the Course Curriculum Guide.