This unit introduces students to key theological themes within the Catholic faith tradition. It explores teachings on God, Jesus Christ the Reign of God, the Church and eschatology. The themes will be presented in the context of a religiously diverse world.

Prerequisites:
BS360

Requirements:
intensive mode

Assessment:

• two 1,000 word papers - 50%
• one 2,000 word essay - 50%

Bibliography:

• Hayes, Michael A., and Liam Gearon, eds. Contemporary Catholic Theology: A Reader. New York: Continuum, 1999.
• Hession, Anne, and Patricia Kieran. Exploring Theology: Making Sense of the Catholic Tradition. Dublin: Veritas, 2007.
• Hill, Charles. Making Sense of Faith: An Introduction to Theology. Alexandria, NSW: E. J. Dwyer, 1995.
• Knox, Ian. Theology for Teachers. Ottawa: Novalis, 1996.
• Lane, Dermot A. Christ at the Centre: Selected Issues in Christology. New York: Paulist, 1990.
• ———. The Experience of God: An Invitation to do Theology. New York: Paulist, 1981.
• Lennan, Richard, ed. An Introduction to Catholic Theology. New York: Paulist, 1998.
• O’Collins, Gerald, and Mario Farrugia. Catholicism: The Story of Christianity. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.