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History of Salvation

THEO 210

History of Salvation

  • Course ID:THEO 210
  • Semesters:1
  • Department:Theology
  • Teachers:Thomas Royals

Description and Objectives

The History of Salvation course for sophomores has a three-fold aim: to accompany the students in a close reading and understanding of Sacred Scripture; to teach key details of our Roman Catholic Faith; and to help the students discover how much God loves them. Daily readings, class discussions and bi-weekly chapel visits will hope to awaken this special love God has for them.

General Topics Covered

  1. The Longing for God
  2. The “Why” of Revelation
  3. Human Beings: Created Male and Female in the Image of God
  4. Creation
  5. Sin and God’s Mercy
  6. The Holy Spirit in the Church
  7. The Church Founded by Christ
  8. The Social Doctrine of the Church
  9. The Church and the World
  10. The Sacrament of Holy Orders

A copy of the full course outline is available here.

Textbooks

  • Binder with Prayers and Devotions and Primary Text for Class
  • The Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition – Ignatius Press –  (each student has his own copy)
  • Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Workbook – Genesis and Exodus: Commentary, Notes, & Study Questions – (each student has his own copy)
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church – Second Edition

Course Requirements

Grades:

  • Quizzes – 40% – 4 per quarter
  • 1 test at end of each marking period – 30%
  • Class participation (discussion/notebooks) – 15%
  • Homework – 15%
  • Semester examinations are cumulative.

The final exam for semester course: Friday, December 20, 2024

My telephone contact is 301.365.4322, ext. 126

Successful Students

Nightly reading and assignments should further class discussion. Students are welcome to discuss topics with me outside of class as well.

Additional Resources

Additional reading:

  • The History of the Church – A  Complete Course – The Didache Series by Fr. Peter V. Armenio
  • Church History by Fr. John Laux
  • The Great Heresies by Hilaire Belloc