Theology has been described as “faith seeking understanding” (St Anselm of Canterbury). Systematic Theology studies the great mysteries of the Christian faith, leading us to an ever-deeper appreciation and understanding of the person of Christ. Building on the solid foundation of Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology holds in creative tension a profound commitment to the Revelation of God made known to us in Christ, a deep sense of the living Tradition we have inherited, and an urgent commitment to proclaim the message of life to the world in which we live. In this way, we seek to understand our faith so that we can share this gift with others and contribute to the “building up of the Body of Christ” (cf., Ephesians 4:12). At Catholic Theological College, students of systematic theology are invited to enter into an exciting journey of discovery as they study the great themes of Christian faith, including: Creation, Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Church, the Sacraments, and Eschatology. Along the way, students acquire skills they need to continue the journey with confidence, long after their formal studies are completed.
Units
| Unit name | Undergraduate unit code | Postgraduate unit code |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing Catholic Theology | CT1100C | CT8100C |
| Ecclesiology and Ecumenism | CT1110C | CT8110C |
| The World of the Church Fathers: History, Theology, Spirituality | CT2015C or CT3015C | CT9015C |
| Christian Faith and World Religions: Inter-religious Dialogue in Australia | CT2017C or CT3017C | CT9017C |
| The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation | CT2100Z or CT3100Z | CT9100Z |
| Liturgical and Sacramental Theology | CT2102C or CT3102C | CT9102C |
| Liturgical Leadership in Context | CT2104C or CT3104C | – |
| The Theology and the Liturgical Use of Icons | CT2105C or CT3105C | CT9105C |
| The Sacramental Theology of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) | CT2111C or CT3111C | CT9111C |
| Eucharist and Anointing | CT2121C or CT3121C | CT9121C |
| Baptism, Confirmation and Penance | CT2131C or CT3131C | CT9131C |
| Marriage and Orders | CT2141C or CT3141C | CT9141C |
| Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God A | CT2201C or CT3201C | CT9201C |
| Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God B | CT2202C or CT3202C | CT9202C |
| Theology of the Human Person | CT2220C or CT3220C | CT9220C |
| The History and Theology of Marian Doctrine and Devotion | CT2230C or CT3230C | CT9230C |
| God: Origin and End | CT3210C | CT9210C |
| Theology and Religious Education through Art | CT3303C | CT9303C |
| In Dialogue with the Catholic Tradition: Foundational Theology for Teachers | – | CT8605C |
| The Liturgy and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church | – | CT8610C |
| Identity and Mission for a Synodal Church | – | CT9011C or DR9011C |
| Doing Theology: Engaging With the Catholic Theological Tradition | – | CT9013C |
| Religious Education and Catholic Identity Through a Pedagogy of Encounter | – | CT9016C |
| Being Followers of Christ: Sacramental and Moral Life | – | CT9606C |
| Supervised Reading Unit: Systematic Theology | CT3418M | CT9424M |