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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 below:

 

TENTH GRADE RELIGION   2025-2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 Part I. INTRODUCTION – page 1

  1. What is the purpose of this class? – page 1
  •  Two key themes running through the Old & New Testaments:

 

  • Sin and its effects
  • How much God loves us

 

  1. Quick review of components of class – page 1

 

  1. 3. Class materials – page 1

 

Part II. Outline – First Semester – page 2

 

Part III. THE PROFESSION OF FAITH – page 3

 

  1. Who is God? Why did He create the world? Why did he create mankind? – page 3

 

  • Life of Man – to know, love and serve God – page 3

 

  1. Man needs to believe in God & the Catechism of the Catholic Church – page 4

 

  1. Man Needs a Desire for God – page 6

 

  1. The Ways of Knowing God – page 6

 

How can we know of God’s existence? – St. Thomas Aquinas – pages 6-7-8-9

 

  • Natural means

 

  • Supernatural means

  

Part IV.  DIVINE REVELATION – CREATION – THE REDEMPTION– pages 10-14

 

  1. Purpose and the “Who, What, Where and When” – page 10

 

  1. Sources of Divine Revelation: page 10

 

  • Sacred Tradition – page 10
  • Sacred Scripture – page 10-12
  • Understanding Sacred Scripture – the Holy Spirit – page 11
  • The Senses of Scripture – page 11

 

  1. 3. Creation – the Creator, Genesis and the Fall: page 12-13

 

  • Catechesis on Creation – page 12
  • Creation – Mystery of Creation – page 13
  • Gifts bestowed onto Adam and Eve; Made in the Image of God – pages 12-13
  • The Fall — Readings in Genesis: Chapters 3-5 – pg. 13
  • Genesis: Chapter 3 – The Fallen Angels – page 13
  • What is sin? What is the Original Sin and consequences? – page 13

 

  1. The Mystery of Redemption – the Protoevangelium – page 13

 

  1. God Reveals His Plan – Genesis: Chapters 3:15 – The Mystery of God’s Love – the Redeemer – page 13
  2. The Stages of Revelation, God’s
  3. G: 6-10: How Bad Does it Get: Noah, the Flood and a New Covenant
  4. Why does man sin?
  5. Loving Plan of Goodness – Actual and Sanctifying – Grace page 13-14

 

  1. Old and New Testament Persons of Note – pages 14-15

 

  • Old Testament: Abraham and Isaac – Micah – pages 14-15
  • New Testament Biblical Passages: Gospel writers and selected letter of St. Paul – page 16

 

Part V.  Church History through the Old Testament and into the New Testament and Beyond – pages 17-19

 

  1. 1. Key Dates & Events – page 17
  2. Key Dates & Events in the New Testament and into Church History – page 17
  3. Student Presentations – pages 18-19

 

 

  1. Terms for memorization – pages 20-24

 

Part VI.  First Quarter Prayers — Due Date for Recitation – page 25

 

 Appendix:

 

1.) Class notes – Genesis Chapter 1-4: pages 26-28

 

  • The Fall – Consequences – After Effects  –

 

 

2.) Genesis 4-6 – Adam to Shem to Cain and Abel to Lamech and to  Noah – pages 27

 

  • Noah – pages 27-28
  • Generations After Adam – to Seth – pages 28

  

3.) Addendum: Class Notes – The Abraham Chapters – Chapters 12-24 – page 29

 

  • The three-fold promise – G. 12
  • First of tests for Abram – G. 12
  • The Covenant – G. 15
  • Second test for Abraham – G. 16
  • The Sign of the Covenant – G. 17
  • A Son Promised – G. 18
  • Abraham intercedes for Sodom – G. 18-19
  • The Second Test for Abraham – G. 22

 

 

  1. The Joseph Cycles: Genesis 37-50 – pages 30-31

 

  1. The Exodus in Perspective – page 31

 

  1. The Book of Joshua – page 32-33

 

  1. Book of Judges – pages 33-34

 

  1. Book of Ruth – page 35

 

  1. Books 1 and 2 Samuel – page 36

 

  1. 1-2 Kings – page 36

 

  1. 1-2 Chronicles – page 36

 

  1. Psalms and Isaiah >>>Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew– page 37

 

4.)  Addendum with Biblical Passages – pages 38-42

 

  1. Descendants of Shem – page 38

 

  1. The Family of Israel – Sons of Israel – page 39

 

  1. Genealogy of Jesus – St. Matthew – page 39

 

  1. St. Luke – the Ancestors of Jesus – page 40

 

  1. 5. Mary’s Song of Praise – page 41

 

  1. 6. Simeon’s Prophesy – page 41

 

  1. Zechariah’s Prophesy – page 42

 

5.)  Addendum: The Liturgical Year – pages 43-46

 

  • 1 – Feast of All Saints – page 44
  • Nicholas’s Feast Day – Dec. 6 – pages 45-46

 

 

 

  1. Course Description and Objectives – page 46

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 love God has for students.

  • Course Requirements

Grades:

  • Quizzes – 40% – 4 per quarter
  • 2 tests & prayer recitations during each marking period – 30%
  • Class participation (discussion/notebooks) – 15%
  • Homework – 15%
  • Semester examinations are cumulative.

 

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

Successful Students

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

 

 

 

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
  • Saint Athanasius by F.A. Forbes
  • Israel and the Ancient World by Daniel-Rops