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VIANNEY COLLEGE

WAGGA WAGGA

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK

2009

P.O. BOX 172 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

Phone (+61 2) 6933 1288Fax (+61 2) 6933 1278

Web: www.vianney.nsw.edu.au

DEAN OF STUDIES & REGISTRARST ANNS LIBRARY

P.O. BOX 172WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

Phone: (+61 2) 6923 1242Email: [email protected]

INDEX

GENERAL INFORMATION

Administration, Faculty & Offices p. 3Bachelor of Arts, Charles Sturt University p. 4Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Urbaniana University, Rome p. 5Vianney College Library p. 5Entry Requirements p. 5Attendance Requirements p. 5Grading Scheme (C.S.U. and Urbaniana) p. 6Outline Course of Studies for Seminarians p. 7Course Components p. 8Courses offered during 2009 p. 10Academic Calendar 2009 p. 11First Year Formation: Propaedeutic Period p. 12

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

CHH Church History p. 14CIC Canon Law p. 19LAN Languages p. 23LIT Liturgy p. 30MTH Moral Theology p. 33PAS Pastoral Subjects p. 38PHI Philosophy p. 40SSC Scripture p. 52SSS Spiritual Theology p. 62STH Fundamental Theology p. 64STH Systematic Theology p. 66

COURSES OPEN TO NON-SEMINARIAN STUDENTS

VNY 111 CATHOLIC CATECHISM p. 80

VNY 211 CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES p. 81VNY 222 CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION p. 82

VNY 321 CATHOLIC CHURCH HISTORY p. 83VNY 322 CATHOLIC LITURGY p. 83VNY 323 CATHOLIC MORAL THEOLOGY p. 83

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ADMINISTRATIONRECTOR V. Rev. Fr Peter THOMPSON C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A. [email protected] RECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PROPAEDEUTIC FORMATION, URBANIANA AFFILIATION OFFICER Rev. Fr Scot ARMSTRONG, S.T.L. [email protected] DIRECTOR Rev. Fr Jordan PERRY O.P., B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. [email protected]

FACULTY, ACADEMIC STAFFRev. Fr Scot ARMSTRONG, S.T.L. (Theology, Liturgy)

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Rev. Fr Thomas BRANCIK, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D. (English Grammar, Latin, Canon Law)

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Mr Paul CHIGWIDDEN, B.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed.(English Literature)

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Mrs Zita DENHOLM, M.A., F.T.C.L.(Voice and Communication)

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Mr Gerard M. GASKIN, Dip.T.(Prim), B.Ed., M.Ed., Grad.Cert.App.Sc. (Catechetics)

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Rev. Fr Luke JOSEPH, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.(Scripture & Languages)

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Rev. Fr Peter JOSEPH, S.T.D.(Theology)

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Rev. Fr Michael KENNEDY, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L. (Moral Theology, History)

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Rev. Fr Steven LEDINICH, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A. (Philosophy)

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Rev. Deacon Rod LETCHFORD, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph.D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy(Scripture & History)

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Rev. Fr Peter MURPHY, Ph.B., S.T.L., S.T.D. (Philosophy & Moral Theology)

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Rev. Fr Jordan PERRY O.P., B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E.(Scripture, Spirituality)

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V. Rev. Fr Peter THOMPSON C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A. (Spirituality, History)

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ST ANNS LIBRARYDEAN OF STUDIES, REGISTRAR, LIBRARY SUPERVISOR, CSU LIASON OFFICERRev. Deacon Rod LETCHFORD, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy [email protected] ASSISTANTMrs Helen BRENNAN, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ap.Sc.(Teacher Librarianship), M.App.Sc.(LIM.), AALIA

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BACHELOR OF ARTS- CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Vianney College students may, after completion of third year, undertake a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) from Charles Sturt University (CSU). This degree may be undertaken either by external or internal modes. Vianney College students having completed Year 3 will gain 2/3 credit for the B.A. degree awarded by CSU. Vianney College students are required to complete satisfactorily eight subjects, 1/3 of a degree. These eight subjects need to be taken in either one of the following formats:

1) A Major which consists of eight single-session subjects, two subjects at Level 1, at least two subjects at Level 2, and at least two subjects at Level 3.

2) A Minor which consists of five single session subjects, two subjects at Level 1, at least one subject at Level 2, and at least one subject at Level 3. Plus miscellaneous subjects.

The following Majors and Minors are available in the B.A. degree at Charles Sturt University.

MINORS MAJORSArt History Environmental Studies Art HistoryEnglish Geography EnglishHistory Law HistoryPsychology Mathematics PsychologySociology Philosophy SociologyAdministration Biomedical SciencesComputing IndonesianConsumer Affairs JapaneseEconomics Politics

Theology

To do a sequence of study (major or minor) there is the requirement that introduction subjects be completed first before undertaking further study in that discipline. Thus it would seem that in Year 4 Vianney students will enrol as part time students. Then the following year Vianney students may, by negotiation with the Rector and Dean of Studies, complete a full year of studies thus gaining AUSTUDY. Students may also decide to complete the subject on a continuing part-time basis. CSU also offers a number of subjects externally over the Christmas period (summer session).

IN ANY CASE, intending students should consult the current CSU undergraduate handbook AND the relevant authority at CSU for changes to the above and for the crediting of subjects passed at Vianney.

CSU subjects are liable to the HECS.

There may also be a student facilities and services fee.

Full time Vianney students (3 subjects per semester) at CSU may also be entitled to gain AUSTUDY, subject to the normal Government requirements being met.

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BACHELOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY- URBANIANA UNIVERSITY ROME

On the 21 April 1998 the Congregation for Catholic Education affiliated Vianney College to the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome.

Vianney College Students may after completion of four years of theological studies sit for an exam leading to a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree (S.T.B.).

The degree is awarded by the Urbaniana University upon recommendation of the Vianney College examiners and after consideration of the student's academic record during the previous four years.

ST ANNS LIBRARYThe College Library was established in 1992 to serve the academic needs of the College. The collection reflects the College's teaching profile and currently has over 14,000 items, most of which are available for loan.

The Library has access to the Australian Bibliographic Network and participates in the inter-library loan service offered by Australian libraries. Staff and seminarians of the College also have borrowing privileges at the William Merrylees Library of Charles Sturt University-Wagga.

Members of the community may use St Anns Library free of charge whenever it is open. To borrow, a small fee is charged. Application to borrow should be made to either the Library Assistant (6923 1241) or the Registrar & Dean of Studies (6923 1242).

Library hours during term time: Monday Friday 9.00am 4.00pmOther times by arrangement with the Dean of Studies

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThose seeking entry to Vianney College as lay students are expected to have attained matriculation standard. Those who are 21 or over may apply for mature age entry provided they are already enrolled in tertiary studies. Application for entry is made to the Dean of Studies.

ATTENDANCE & ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

To fulfil the attendance requirements of a course, a student must attend at least 85% of the lectures, or else provide a doctors certificate or a serious reason acceptable to the lecturer.

Absence from an exam or failure to submit any other assessment item will result in the failure of the subject unless a doctors certificate or a serious reason acceptable to the lecturer is given.

A failed assessment item, including an exam, can be repeated by arrangement with the lecturer. For non-Urban degree students, a second failure will normally require successful completion of an assessment item in the weak area(s). In either case, the maximum grade possible for the subject is a Pass or Probatus.

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GRADING SCHEMEThe likely range represents the likely grading scheme. However the lecturer of the subject can allow grade determination to respond to the distribution marks. This is done in consultation with the Dean of Studies. It also allows for variation to adjust for the degree of difficulty of the assessment items. The maximum possible variation for each grade is in the column headed maximum range.

GRADE LIKELY MAX. RANGE DESCRIPTION

HD High Distinction 85-100 80-100 Exceptional work through the semester indicating thorough understanding of the subject and development of original thinking based on it.

DI Distinction 75-84 70-89 Work of consistent quality which demonstrates a very sound understanding of the subject.

CR Credit 65-74 60-79 Demonstration of a sound appreciation of the main points of the subject.

PS Pass 50-64 48-69 A satisfactory understanding of the subject with the possibility of minor errors or misunderstandings.

FL Fail 0-49 0-48 Work failing to demonstrate an understanding of the topic.

Additional Grading Scheme

The above grading scheme is used for the results of students in their first three years of study at Vianney College, as these may be credited towards a B.A. degree at C.S.U.

The following grading scheme is used for the results of students in their next four years of study at Vianney College. These subjects may be credited for the degree of S.T.B. from Urbaniana University in Rome.

GRADE RANGE

Summa cum laude 96.00 - 100.00Magna cum laude 90.00 - 95.99Cum laude probatus 80.00 - 89.99Bene probatus 70.00 - 79.99Probatus 60.00 - 69.99Non Probatus 00.00 - 59.99

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COURSE OF STUDIESYear Semester 1 Semester 2

Code Subject Hrs / wk

Code Subject Hrs / wk

English Grammar 1 Australian Church History 2English Literature 2 Intro to Biblical Studies 2

Propaedeutic Intro to Liturgy 2 Intro to Latin 2Year Intro to Philosophy 2 Intro to Liturgy 2

Intro to Spirituality 2 Intro to Spirituality 2Intro to the Catechism 2 Intro to the Catechism 2Methodology of Study 1 Logic 2Pastores dabo vobis 2 Pastores dabo vobis 2

Reading the Bible 1 Reading the Bible 1Voice & Communication 1

Every Year 16 Every Year 17P 2 Cosmology 2 CHH 203 Medieval Church 2H CHH 102 Early Church Hist. 2 LAN 203 Latin II 3I LAN 202 Latin I 3 PAS 203 RE Theo & Prac 3L PHI 203 Hist Phil I 3 PHI 204 Hist Phil II 3O PHI 208 Metaphysics 3 PHI 312 Epistemology 3S SSC 204 OT Prophets 2 PHI 210 Ethics 2O 2010, 2012 15 2010, 2012 16P 3 CHH 204 Reformation Hist 2 CHH 305 Modern Church 2H LAN 204 Latin III 3 LAN 205 Latin IV 3Y PHI 205 Hist Phil III 3 PHI 206 Hist Phil IV 3

PHI 209 Phil Psych 3 PHI 310 Phil Theology 3PHI 311 Social Teaching 3 PHI 313 Non-Christian 2SSC 203 OT Historical Bks 2 SSC 202 OT Pentateuch 3

2009, 2011 16 2009, 2011 164 CIC 101 Canon Law I 2

PASTORAL MTH 101 Moral Theo. I 3+ Scripture SEMESTER SSC 205 OT Wisdom & Apoc 2

Essay SSC 310 Biblical Theo 2STH 101 Intro Theo 2STH 102 Fundamental Theo 3STH 208 Missiology 2

Every year Every Year 165 CIC 202 Canon Law II 2 STH 203 One & Triune God 3

LAN 306 Greek I 3 LAN 307 Greek II 3+ Dogma STH 210 Creat., Sin & Grace 3 MTH 202 Moral Theo. II 3

Essay SSC 306 NT Synoptics 3 SSC 308 NT Pauline & Acts 3T STH 204 Christology I 3 STH 205 Christology II 2H STH 212 Patristics I 2 STH 213 Patristics II 2E 2009, 2012, 2015 16 2009, 2012, 2015 16O 6 CIC 203 Canon Law III 2 CIC 304 Canon Law IV 2L LAN 308 Greek III 3 LAN 309 Greek IV 3O + Moral MTH 203 Moral Theo. III 3 LIT 101 Liturgy I 3G Essay SSC 309 NT Johannine 3 MTH 304 Moral Theo. IV 3Y STH 211 Eschatology 2 SSC 307 NT Heb & Cat Epis 2

STH 314 Sacraments I 3 STH 315 Sacraments II 32010, 2013 16 2010, 2013 16

7 LAN 311 Hebrew I 2 LAN 310 Hebrew II 2LIT 202 Liturgy II 3 LIT 303 Liturgy III 2

MTH 305 Moral Theo. V 3 PAS 307 Pastoral Theo. 2PAS 305 Homiletics 2 SSS 203 Spiritual Theo. 3STH 206 Ecclesiology I 2 STH 207 Ecclesiology II 3STH 316 Sacraments III 3 STH 209 Ecumenism 2

STH 317 Mariology 22011, 2014 15 2011, 2014 16

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COURSE COMPONENTSHours

per weekPage

CHURCH HISTORYCHH 101 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH HISTORY 2 14CHH 102 EARLY CHURCH HISTORY 2 15CHH 203 MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY 2 16CHH 204 REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY 2 17CHH 305 MODERN CHURCH HISTORY 2 18

CANON LAWCIC 101 CANON LAW I 2 19CIC 202 CANON LAW II 2 20CIC 203 CANON LAW III 2 21CIC 304 CANON LAW IV 2 22

LANGUAGESLAN 101 ENGLISH 3 23LAN 202 LATIN I 3 24LAN 203 LATIN II 3 24LAN 204 LATIN III 3 25LAN 205 LATIN IV 3 25LAN 306 GREEK I 3 26LAN 307 GREEK II 3 27LAN 308 GREEK III 3 27LAN 309 GREEK IV 3 28LAN 310 HEBREW I 2 28LAN 311 HEBREW II 2 29

LITURGYLIT 101 LITURGY I 3 30LIT 202 LITURGY II 3 31LIT 303 LITURGY III 2 32

MORAL THEOLOGYMTH 101 FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY 3 33MTH 202 MORAL THEOLOGY II 3 34MTH 203 MORAL THEOLOGY III 3 35MTH 304 MORAL THEOLOGY IV 3 36MTH 305 MORAL THEOLOGY V 3 37MTH 306 MORAL THEOLOGY ESSAY --

METHODOLOGY OF STUDYPAS 102 METHODOLOGY OF STUDY 1 40

PASTORAL SUBJECTSPAS 203 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: THEORY & PRACTICE 3 38PAS 305 HOMILETICS 2 --PAS 307 PASTORAL THEOLOGY 2 39

PHILOSOPHYPHI 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 2 40PHI 102 LOGIC 2 41PHI 203 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I 3 42PHI 204 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II 3 43PHI 205 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY III 3 44PHI 206 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV 3 45PHI 208 METAPHYSICS 3 46

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PHI 209 PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 47PHI 210 ETHICS 2 48PHI 310 PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY 3 49PHI 311 SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH 3 50PHI 312 EPISTEMOLOGY 3 51PHI 313 NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS 2 --

SCRIPTURESSC 101 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES 2 52SSC 202 PENTATEUCH 3 53SSC 203 THE HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OT 2 54SSC 204 OT PROPHETS 2 55SSC 205 OT WISDOM AND APOCALYPTIC 2 56SSC 306 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS 3 57SSC 307 HEBREWS AND THE CATHOLIC EPISTLES 2 58SSC 308 ACTS AND PAULINE EPISTLES 3 59SSC 309 JOHANNINE LITERATURE 3 60SSC 310 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY 2 61SSC 311 SCRIPTURE ESSAY --

SPIRITUAL THEOLOGYSSS 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE CATECHISM 3 62SSS 203 SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY 3 63

FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGYSTH 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY 2 64STH 102 FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY 3 65

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGYSTH 203 THE ONE AND TRIUNE GOD 3 66STH 204 CHRISTOLOGY I 3 67STH 205 CHRISTOLOGY II 2 68STH 206 ECCLESIOLOGY I 2 69STH 207 ECCLESIOLOGY II 3 70STH 208 MISSIOLOGY 2 71STH 209 ECUMENISM 2 71STH 210 CREATION, ORIGINAL SIN & GRACE 3 72STH 211 ESCHATOLOGY 2 73STH 212 PATRISTICS I 2 74STH 213 PATRISTICS II 2 75STH 314 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY I 3 76STH 315 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY II 3 77STH 316 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY III 3 78STH 317 MARIOLOGY 2 79STH 318 DOGMA ESSAY --

COURSES OPEN TO NON-SEMINARIAN STUDENTS *VNY 111 CATHOLIC CATECHISM (every 1st Sem) 3 80

VNY 211 CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES (every 1st Sem) 3 81VNY 222 CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (every 2nd Sem) 3 82

VNY 321 CATHOLIC CHURCH HISTORY (2nd Sem 2011) 3 83VNY 322 CATHOLIC LITURGY (2nd Sem 2009) 3 83VNY 323 CATHOLIC MORAL THEOLOGY (2nd Sem 2010) 3 83

* The lectures for these are usually held in the evenings. However, please check with the Dean of Studies before commencement.

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COURSES OFFERED DURING 2009FIRST SEMESTER Page SECOND SEMESTER Page

PROPAEDEUTIC YEAR PROPAEDEUTIC YEAREnglish Grammar Australian Church HistoryEnglish Literature Intro to Biblical StudiesIntro to Liturgy Intro to LatinIntro to Philosophy Intro to LiturgyIntro to Spirituality Intro to SpiritualityIntro to the Catechism Intro to the CatechismMethodology of Study LogicPastores dabo vobis Pastores dabo vobisReading the Bible Reading the BibleVoice & Communication

CHURCH HISTORY CHURCH HISTORYCHH 204 Reformation 17 CHH 305 Modern Church 18

CANON LAW CANON LAWCIC 202 Canon Law II 19 CIC 101 Canon Law I 19

LANGUAGES LANGUAGESLAN 202 Latin I 24 LAN 203 Latin II 24LAN 204 Latin III 25 LAN 205 Latin IV 25LAN 306 Greek I 26 LAN 307 Greek II 27

MORAL THEOLOGY MORAL THEOLOGYMTH 306 Moral Essay -- MTH 101 Moral Theo I 33

MTH 202 Moral Theo II 34PHILOSOPHY MTH 306 Moral Essay --PHI 205 Hist Phil III 44PHI 209 Phil Psych 47 PHILOSOPHYPHI 311 Social Teaching 50 PHI 206 Hist Phil IV 45

PHI 310 Phil Theo 49SCRIPTURE PHI 313 Non-Christian --SSC 203 OT Historical Bks 54SSC 306 NT Synoptics 57 SCRIPTURESSC 311 Scripture Essay -- SSC 202 Pentateuch 53

SSC 204 OT Prophets 55SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY SSC 205 OT Ws & Apoc 56STH 204 Christology I 67 SSC 308 NT Acts & Paul 59STH 210 Creat Sin Grace 72 SSC 311 Scripture Essay --STH 211 Eschatology 73STH 212 Patristics I 74 FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGYSTH 314 Sacraments I 76 STH 101 Intro Theo 64STH 318 Dogma Essay -- STH 102 Fund Theo 65

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGYVNY 111 Catholic Catechism 80 STH 203 One & Triune 66VNY 211 Catholic Biblical Studies 81 STH 205 Christology II 67

STH 208 Missiology 71VNY Subjects are for non-seminarians only STH 213 Patristics II 75Except for VNY 222 STH 318 Dogma Essay --

VNY 222 Catholic Religious Edn 82VNY 322 Catholic Liturgy 83

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009(PRINCIPAL DATES)

(unless otherwise noted, all dates are Mondays)

AUTUMN SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

FEBRUARY JULYTues 17 Orientation First Years 20 College Retreat (begins Sunday night)Thurs 19 Orientation All Students

TERM ONE TERM THREEFEBRUARY JULY

23 WEEK ONE (Classes + CSU commence) 27 WEEK ONE (Classes + CSU commence)

MARCH AUGUST2 WEEK TWO Sat 1 Inter Seminary Soccer, Sydney9 WEEK THREE 3 WEEK TWO16 WEEK FOUR Tues 4 St John Vianney Mass & holiday23 WEEK FIVE 10 WEEK THREE30 WEEK SIX 17 WEEK FOUR

24 WEEK FIVEAPRIL 31 WEEK SIX

6 HOLY WEEK (no classes)Sun 12 Easter Day SEPTEMBER

Mid Semester break begins 7 WEEK SEVENFri 11 Mid semester break begins

TERM TWO TERM FOURAPRIL OCTOBER

20 WEEK SEVEN (Classes resume) Tues 6 WEEK EIGHT (Classes + CSU resume)27 WEEK EIGHT 12 WEEK NINE

19 WEEK TENMAY 26 WEEK ELEVEN

4 WEEK NINE (CSU resumes)11 WEEK TEN NOVEMBER18 WEEK ELEVEN 2 WEEK TWELVE25 WEEK TWELVE 9 WEEK THIRTEEN

(CSU classes end Fri 13 Nov)

JUNE 16 WEEK FOURTEEN1 WEEK THIRTEEN 23 EXAM WEEK8 WEEK FOURTEEN 30 EXAM WEEK

(CSU classes end Fri 12 June)

15 EXAM WEEK DECEMBER22 EXAM WEEK Fri 4 Summer Vacation beginsWed 24 Celibacy Seminar, MelbourneFri 26 Mid Year break begins

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FIRST YEAR FORMATIONPropaedeutic Period

General overview

Given the discrepancy between the style of life and basic preparation of boys, adolescents and young men in Australia and the style of life of the seminary, it is appropriate that there be a period of human, Christian, intellectual and spiritual preparation for the candidates to the major seminary. (Pastores Dabo Vobis, 62) Accordingly, a period of propaedeutic formation is undertaken in Vianney College to enable candidates to acquire a right intention, a sufficient degree of human maturity, a sufficiently broad knowledge of the doctrine of the faith, some introduction to the methods of prayer and behaviour in conformity with Christian Tradition... [and in addition] attitudes proper to their regions, through which they can express their effort to find God and the faith. (ibid.)

Particular emphasis is given to spiritual formation, to more fruitfully facilitate discernment of the authenticity of their call from God and to respond to it generously. (ibid.) The generous young men who offer themselves for the priesthood come from a world in which inner recollection is almost impossible because of continuous over-excitement of the senses and of over-abundance of concepts. Experience shows that a period of formation given over to spiritual formation is not only not superfluous but can bring surprising results. Thus something could be achieved at the beginning which would be very difficult or impossible to achieve later on when seminary training is taken up with a great deal of intellectual work. (from Pre-seminary or spiritual orientation year Congregation for Catholic Education, Circular Letter Concerning Some More Urgent Aspects of Spiritual Formation in Seminaries, Conclusions, Vatican Polyglot Press, Rome, 1980). To facilitate this aim, the first semester of the year is approached as a kind of extended retreat, in which use of telephones, television, and internet should be restricted only to what is necessary, and invitations to socialize deferred until second semester. Then, all these can be taken up again, but with a freedom of detachment, and a new perspective of discernment, hopefully gained thanks to the first semester focus on acquiring a spirit of recollection.

Specific areas of Propaedeutic Formation

Since the whole work of priestly formation would be deprived of its foundation if it lacked suitable human formation (PDV, 43), detailed analysis is undertaken of the requirements of Pastores Dabo Vobis in this regard. This consists of weekly seminars running throughout the course of the year.

To make up for areas of a lack of knowledge of the faith, an introductory course to the Catechism of the Catholic Church is offered, also running for the course of first year. Courses introducing students to the reading of Sacred Scripture and the practice of Lectio Divina, in Spirituality and in Liturgy, prepare first year candidates for their future training and studies.

Academic requirements are few, to enable a more serene and general approach to formation and the demands made on candidates in their first year of seminary life. Personal accompaniment by the director of first year formation, and by the rector of the College once a term, in addition to spiritual direction once a fortnight, assist candidates in the assessment of their own suitability, and provide the formation staff with opportunities to observe and discern signs of an authentic vocation to the ministerial priesthood. First year students meet privately with the bishop once a semester.

In conclusion

It is the aim that first year formation provide a solid foundation on which further seminary training might build. The overall approach is to present in first year the whole of seminary formation in embryo, as it were, so as to enable an organic development of the seed of a vocation in the soil of the candidates humanity. When undertaken successfully, the candidates strengths are enhanced and later difficulties of formation can be more easily resolved. The emphasis on discernment of vocation provides ample opportunity for the assessment of suitability of candidates.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

Alphabetical - Code Number Order

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CHH 101

AUSTRALIAN CHURCH HISTORY

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy

Aim of Course:To provide an overview of Australian Church History from 1788 to 1963.

Course Outline/Content: Foundations: Irish ConvictsEmancipation

The Benedictine Dream: MissionLiberalism

The Education Question: State AidMixed Marriages

The Reign of Cardinal Moran: LabourSectarianism

Dr Mannix: ConscriptionAustralianism

Problems of Identity and Politics: Catholic ActionAnti-Communism

Method of Teaching: 2 hours of lectures per week

Assessment: 1 x 1,000 word essay (20%)1 x 3 hr exam (80%)

Prescribed Texts: O'Farrell, P., The Catholic Church and Community in Australia, NSW: NSW Uni Press, 3rd. ed. 1992.

Other Texts: Burke, D.F., A History of the Catholic Church in Victoria, Melbourne: The Catholic Bishops of Victoria, 1988.

Henderson, G., Mr. Santamaria and the Bishops, Sydney: Studies in the Christian Movement, 1982.

Murtagh, J.G., Australia: The Catholic Chapter, Melbourne: The Polding Press, rev. ed. 1959.

O'Farrell, P., (ed.), Documents in Australian Church History, Melbourne: Geoffrey Chapman, 1969, 2 vols.

Turner, N., Catholics in Australia: A Social History, North Blackburn: Collins Dove, 1992, 2 vols.

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CHH 102

EARLY CHURCH HISTORY

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.

Aim of Course:To examine the process whereby the Christian Church spread from Jerusalem throughout the Roman world.

We will cover the Age of Persecutions and see how Christianity became first legalised and then the official religion of the Empire before spreading abroad in a great missionary burst.

We will also give a history of the doctrinal conflicts up until AD 681 and make extensive use of primary sources.

Course Outline/Content: The spread of the early ChurchThe persecutions

Early Heresies: Judaisers, Gnostics, Montanists, Manicheans, Donatists, Arians, MonophysitesConstantine and the EmancipationMonasticismSt Athanasius, St Augustine, St JeromeThe Barbarian InvasionSt Gregory the Great


Assessment: Class Presentation 40%1 Exam 60%

Prescribed Texts: Hughes, P., A History of the Church, vols. I, II

Other Texts: Barry, C. J., Readings in Church History, Christian Classics, 1985Bennett, R., Four Witnesses, Ignatius 2002.Bettenson, H., The Early Christian Faith, OUP, 1969Carroll, W. H., The Founding of Christendom, Vol. 1, 1985Chadwick, H., The Early ChurchColeman, J.B., Readings in Church HistoryDaniel-Rops, H., Church of Apostles & Martyrs, Dent/Dutton, 1960Di Berardino, A., Encyclopedia of the Early Church, Clark, 1992Early Christian Writings, Penguin, 1968Eusebius, The History of the Church from Christ to Constantine, Penguin 1989.Ferguson, Encyclopedia of Early Christianity, Garland, 1990Frend, W., The Rise of Christianity, Longman & Todd, 1984Jedin, H., (ed.), The History of the Church, vol. IKelly, J.N.D., Early Christian CreedsLanslots, D., The Primitive Church, TAN, 1980Poulet-Raemez, Church History Vol. 1, Herder, 1945Stevenson, J., A New EusebiusStevenson & Frend, Creeds, Councils & Controversies, SPCK, 89Whitehead, K., One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic, Ignatius 2000

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CHH 203

MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course:To examine the phenomenon of Christendom, AD 604-1294. To study the emergence of new Christian states from the collapse of the Roman Empire, with special emphasis on missionary work, monasticism, and the development of systems of organization and Catholic culture.

Course Outline/Content: The collapse of the Roman EmpireThe Conversion of the FranksBenedictine monasticismIrish & Anglo-Saxon Missionaries and the Conversion of GermanyIslamCharlemagne and the Carolingian EmpireMonastic ReformThe Investiture ControversyThe IconoclastsThe Greek SchismThe CrusadesThe Albigensians and WaldensiansThe Medieval InquisitionThe Mendicant OrdersThe High Middle Ages


Assessment: one assignment and one exam

Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: Carroll, W. H., The Building of Christendom, Vol. 2, 1987Carroll, W. H., The Glory of Christendom, Vol. 3, 1993Daniel-Rops, H., The Church in the Dark Ages, Dent/Dutton, 1959Daniel-Rops, H., Cathedral and Crusade, Dent/Dutton, 1957Gill, J., Byzantium and the PapacyHughes, P., A History of the Church, vols. II, IIIJedin, H., (ed.), The History of the Church, vols. II, III, IVKnowles, D., Christian MonasticismMontalembert, The Monks of the West, Kenedy, 1912Morris, The Papal Monarchy, OUP, 1989Runciman, S., A History of the Crusades

Southern, R. W., The Making of the Middle Ages, Huthinson, 1953Southern, R. W., Western Society and the Church in the Middle AgesVidmar, J, The Catholic Church Through the Ages, Paulist Press

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CHH 204

REFORMATION CHURCH HISTORY

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course:To examine the process of the waning of Christendom, AD 1294 1648, and the causes of this process, both internal and external to the Church. The course will examine the doctrines and the progress of both Protestant and Catholic reformers, in order to seek a historical judgment of both.

Course Outline/Content: The Decline of the Papacy, Anagni (1294), and The Avignon PapacyThe Great Western SchismThe Conciliarist CrisisThe RenaissanceThe Spanish InquisitionThe Protestant reformation on the Continent

Political, Philosophical, and Religious FactorsLuther, Zwingli, and Calvin

The English ReformationThe Counter ReformationThe Council of TrentThe Foreign Missions



Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: Chadwick, O., The Reformation, Pelican History of the Church, V. 3Daniel-Rops, H., The Protestant Reformation, Dent/Dutton, 1959

Daniel-Rops, H., The Catholic Reformation, Dent/Dutton, 1962Dickens, A.G., Reformation Society in Sixteenth Century Europe, 66

Dickens, A.G., The English Reformation, Fontana, 1967Dickens, A.G., The Counter-Reformation, Thames & Hudson, 1968Duffy, E., The Stripping of the Altars, Yale, 1992

Elton, G.R., Reformation Europe, 1517-1559, Fontana, 1963Evenett, H. C., The Spirit of the Counter-Reformation, Cambridge, 68Gill, J., The Council of Florence, Cambridge, 1959Hughes, P., The Reformation in England, 3 vols., Hollis & CarterHuizinga, J., The Waning of the Middle Ages, PenguinJedin, H., The Council of Trent, Nelson, 1957Jedin, H., Handbook of Church History, Vols. IV, V, VIKamen, H., The Spanish Inquisition, 1997Vidmar, J, The Catholic Church Through the Ages, Paulist PressWendel, F., Calvin, Fontana 1965

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CHH 305

MODERN CHURCH HISTORY

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturers: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course: To study the Church AD 1648 2000 in a changing world. The post Christendom experience of religion progressively excluded from public affairs and the life of nations. The struggle with atheistic ideologies from the French Revolution to the twentieth century. The adaptation to new ways of evangelisation and praxis as the Church adjusts to new societies. Particular study will be made of art and literature with a final seminar focus on controverted issues.

Course Outline/Content: New Concept of State, Jansenism, Gallicanism, Quietism, Josephism, Liberalism, The French Revolution, The Church in the 19th Century, The Risorgimento, Vatican I, Missions, Social Action, Modernism, Vatican II


Assessment: 1 Presentation 40%1 Exam 60%

Prescribed Texts: Heyer, F., The Catholic Church from 1648 to 1870, Black, 1969.

Other Texts: Butler, C., The Vatican Council, Fontana, 1961.Chadwick, O., The Popes and the European Revolution, Oxford, 1981. Doyle, W., Oxford History of the French Revolution, Oxford, 1989.Hales, E.E.Y., Revolution and Papacy, Notre Dame, 1966.Hales, E.E.Y., Napoleon and the Pope, Eyre & Spottiswode, 1962.Hales, E.E.Y., Pio Nono, Eyre & Spottiswode, 1954.

Holmes, J. D., The Triumph of the Holy See, Crossroads.Holmes, J. D., The Papacy in the Modern World, Crossroads, 1981.

Knox, R., Enthusiasm, Collins, 1987.Norman, E. R., The English Catholic Church in the Nineteenth Century, Oxford, 1985.

Thomson, D., Europe since Napoleon, Penguin.Vidler, A. R., Prophecy and Papacy, SPCK, 1954.

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CIC 101

CANON LAW I

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: LAN 102 - 305, STH 100 - 203 & 307, MTH 101Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course:This course seeks to introduce the student to Canon Law. Apart from a general introduction explaining the rudiments of law, the course aims to explain the fundamental and indispensable part that Canon Law has in the life of the Church. It will be essential for the student to grasp the Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council as enshrined in the Canons of the Code. From the tria munera, this first course of Canon Law will focus on De Ecclesiae Munere Regendi.

Course Outline/Content: 1. General Introduction to Canon Law.2. An examination of Book One: De Normis Generalibus.3. An examination of Book Two: De Populo Dei.

Method of Teaching: Two examinations, oral and written.

Assessment: One assignment and one written exam

Prescribed Texts: IOANNES PAULUS II, Codex Iuris Canonici, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1983. (Any text of the Code of Canon Law, with the Latin text included)

Other Texts: The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland, E. J. Dwyer, 1995;New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, CLSA, 2000.

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CIC 202

CANON LAW II

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: Canon Law I (CIC 101)Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course: This course seeks to expand on De Ecclesiae Munere Regendi, by examining the power of governance in the Church regarding the administration of Ecclesiastical Goods, the application of justice through Ecclesiastical tribunals and Ecclesiastical sanctions.

Course Outline/Content: 1. An examination of Book Five: De Bonis Ecclesiae Temporalibus.2. An examination of Book Six: De Sanctionibus in Ecclesiae.

3. An examination of Book Seven: De Processibus.


Assessment: Two examinations, oral and written.



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CIC 203

CANON LAW III

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: Canon Law I (CIC 101)Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course:De Ecclesiae Munere Sanctificandi. To come to understand the sanctifying office of the Church from the perspective of Canon Law. This includes an understanding of sacramental theology as enshrined in the Code of Canon Law. This subject presupposes some basic theological knowledge. The course will focus on the spirit and letter of the law regarding the licit, valid and therefore correct administration of the Sacraments (excepting the Sacrament of Marriage).

Course Outline/Content: 1. An examination of Book Four: De Ecclesiae Munere Sanctificandi Prima Pars (except Titulus VII De matrimonio).

2. An examination of Book Four, Part Two: De ceteris actibus cultus Divini.





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CIC 304

CANON LAW IV

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: Canon Law I (CIC 101)Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course:De Ecclesiae Munere Docendi. To come to understand the teaching office of the Church; specifically infallibility, Preaching the Word of God, Catholic Education on different levels.This course will also include an in-depth study of the Canonical legislation governing the licit and valid administration of the Sacrament of Marriage.

Course Outline/Content: 1. An examination of Book Three: De Ecclesiae Munere Docendi.2. An examination of Book Four, Part One, Title Seven: De Matrimonio.





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LAN 101

ENGLISH

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Grammar and Syntax. Parts of Speech, Verbs: tenses and voices. Sentence structure and parsing. 2. Literature. Study of one play, one novel and some poetry from different centuries.

Assessment: 1 essay 30%1 tutorial 20%1 exam 50%

Prescribed Texts: B Dykes, Grammar Made Easy, Hale and Iremonger, Sydney, 1994.R Bolt, A Man for All SeasonsE Waugh, Brideshead Revisited

Other Texts: N Goldman & L Szymanski, English Grammar for Students of Latin, The Olivia and Hill Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1983.

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LAN 202

LATIN I

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course:The Latin course will normally be of four semesters with the possibility of further study for those with special interest in the subject.To familiarise students with the traditional liturgical prayers and to enable them to read and study the Scripture, particularly the New Testament, in Latin.

The emphasis at all times is on the reading and understanding of Latin but translation from English to Latin will be required to complement and assist the reading and understanding.

Course Outline/Content: Chapters 1-6 of the Latin Grammar, translations of prayers.

Method of Teaching: Workshop

Assessment: By oral work throughout the semester End of semester examination

Prescribed Texts: Scanlon C.C. and Scanlon C. L., Latin Grammar, TAN Books and Publishers, 2007.

Other Texts: Novum Testamentum Graece et Latine, Nestle Aland or any comparable Latin text of the New Testament.

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LAN 203

LATIN II

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: LAN 102Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.

Aim of Course: As for LAN 102

Course Outline/Content: Chapters 7-13 of the Latin Grammar, translations of liturgical prayers.


Assessment: Oral work throughout the semester End of semester examination

Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: As for LAN 102

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LAN 204

LATIN III

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: LAN 102 & LAN 203Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.


Course Outline/Content: Chapters 14-20 of the Latin Grammar, greater familiarity with the Editio Typica of the Missale Romanum.


Assessment: By oral work throughout the semesterEnd of semester examination

Prescribed Texts:


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LAN 205

LATIN IV

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: LAN 102, LAN 203 & LAN 204Lecturer: Rev. Fr Thomas Brancik, B.A., S.T.B., J.C.D.


Course Outline/Content: Having studied the rudimentary grammar in the preceding courses, the aim of this course is to gain sufficient command of the Latin language in order to comprehend and explain accurately Church documents and legislation from the original texts.



Prescribed Texts: Scanlon, C. C., and Scanlon, C. L., Second Latin, Tan Books and Publishers, 1976.


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LAN 306

GREEK I

Level: ThreeLength: One Semester; three hours per weekPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.

Aim of Course: To enable the students to read New Testament Greek. Work on grammar and exercises in translating from English to Greek are done with this in mind. As soon as possible (after several of the chapters on grammar have been covered) formal work on one of the Gospels is begun.

Course Outline/Contents: Chs. 1-10 of Wenham


Assessment: Participation in the lectures.End of semester examination.

Prescribed Texts: John William Wenham, The Elements of New Testament Greek (1965); Eberhard Nestle Kurt Aland, eds., Novum Testamentum Graece et Latine (1898-1997XXVII-3-2) or a comparable Greek text of the New Testament or even Synopsis of the Greek Gospels.

Other Texts: James Swetnam, An Introduction to the Study of New Testament Greek (1992); Alfred Rahlfs, ed., Septuaginta, (19351979); Gerhard Kittel, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (1964 to 1974); Barbara & Timothy Friberg, eds., Analytical Greek New Testament (1981); Michael S. Bushell, ed., BibleWorks for Windows [a computer Bible program] (1996); Max Zerwick Mary Grosvenor, A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament 1983; Max Zerwick, Biblical Greek (1963-1987);William Graham MacDonald, Greek Enchiridion - A Concise Handbook of Grammar for Translation and Exegesis (1986); Franciscus Zorell, Lexicon Graecum Novi Testamenti (1990); Eric G. Jay, New Testament Greek - An Introductory Grammar, (1958); C.F.D. Moule, An Idiom Book of New Testament Greek (1971); James H. Moulton Nigel Turner, A Grammar of New Testament Greek (1963); F. Blass A. Debrunner Robert W. Funk, A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (1961).

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LAN 307

GREEK II

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: LAN 306Lecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.


Course Outline/Content: Chs.11-20 of Wenham; Chs. 1-6 of St John's Gospel



Prescribed Texts: As for LAN 306


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LAN 308

GREEK III

Level: ThreeLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: LAN 306 & LAN 307Lecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.


Course Outline/Content: Chs. 20-30 of Wenham; Complete St. John's Gospel


Assessment: By oral work throughout the semester; End of semester examination



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LAN 309

GREEK IV

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: LAN 306, LAN 307 & LAN 308Lecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.


Course Outline/Content: Complete Wenham; Acts of the Apostles.


Assessment: By oral work throughout the semester; End of semester examination



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LAN 310

HEBREW I

Level: ThirdLength: One Semester, two hours per weekPrerequisites: LAN 101 - 309Lecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.

Aim of Course:To give the students a basic understanding of Biblical Hebrew morphology as to enable the use of lexical aids such as dictionaries, concordances, etc. By the end of the course short readings will be well within the capabilities of the students. These will be taken from the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (4th edition).

Course Outline/Contents: Progressive handouts from the lecturer.



Prescribed Texts: Handouts from the lecturer. Readings from the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (4th edition) will be provided, as will examples from texts such as T.O. Lambdins Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, and Genesius Hebrew Grammar (W. Genesius E. Kautzsch A.E. Cowley), and concordances.

Other Texts: N/A

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LAN 311

HEBREW II

Level: ThreeLength: One Semester; two hours per weekPrerequisite: Language 310 Hebrew ILecturer: Rev. Fr Luke Joseph, B.A.(Hons), B.Th., S.T.L., S.S.L.

Aim of Course: To give the students an introductory understanding of Biblical Hebrew morphology. By the end of the course readings of modest length will be well within the capabilities of the students. These readings will be provided from the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (4th edition).

Course Outline/Contents: The introduction and early chapters of Thomas O. Lambdins Introduction to Biblical Hebrew.



Prescribed Texts: As for Hebrew I.

Other Texts: As for Hebrew I.

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LIT 101

LITURGY I

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.

Aim of Course:Following a brief overview of the historical development of the Liturgy from biblical times until the Council of Trent, the course then examines in more detail the post-Tridentine developments leading up to the Liturgical movement of the early 20th Century. The study of the Liturgical Movement provides the context for examining the nature of the Sacred Liturgy, as understood by the leaders of this movement and then distilled and clarified in the two foundational documents on the liturgy of the Church, Pope Pius XIIs Mediator Dei (1947) and Vatican IIs Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963). The course includes a theological, anthropological and psychological investigation into the various components of the Churchs public worship and focuses on organic development as a key to authentic change.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Historical Development of the Liturgy from Biblical Times to the Council of Trent.2. The Tridentine Reform and its aftermath.3. The Liturgical Movement. 4. Pius XIIs Mediatior Dei.5. Vatican IIs Sacrosanctum Concilium and the post-Conciliar reform.6. Key Elements of Liturgical Worship.


Assessment: 1 x Exam (100%)

Prescribed Texts: Pius XII, Mediator Dei, 1947Vatican II, Sacrosanctum Concilium, 1963A. Reid, The Organic Development of the Liturgy, Ignatius Press,

San Francisco, 2nd edition 2005J. Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2000.A. Nichols, A Tale of Two Documents, St Michaels Abbey Press, 2002.J.H. Miller, Fundamentals of the Liturgy, Fides, 1959.

Other Texts: L. Beauduin, Liturgy, the Life of the Church 3rd Edition, St Michaels Abbey Press, 2002.R. Guardini, The Spirit of the Liturgy, Herder & Herder (reprint)

1998 A. Nichols, Looking at the Liturgy, Ignatius 1996A. Reid (Ed), Looking again at the Question of the Liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger, St Michaels Abbey Press 2003J. Corbon, The Wellspring of Worship, Ignatius, 2005O. Casel, The Mystery of Christian Worship, Herder & Herder 1999L. Bouyer, Life and Liturgy, Sheed & Ward, London, 1962L. Bouyer, Rite and Man, Univerdity Press, Notre Dame, Ind., 1963

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LIT 202

LITURGY II

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: LIT 101Lecturer: V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.

Aim of Course: This course focuses on the liturgy of the Sacrifice of the Mass. Building on the Historical foundations from LIT 101, we look at the Missal of St Pius V and the principles that were used in that revision. We note the modifications this rite underwent until its latest form under Blessed Pope John XXIII in 1962. Students need to be familiar with the celebration of Mass in this form of the Roman rite, now officially known as the Extraordinary form. The reforms following the Second Vatican Council and implemented under Paul VI are dealt with as a preliminary to a thorough study of the Novus Ordo Mass and the Missal of Paul VI. This study includes an understanding of the Lectionary, the Calendar and the liturgical practice and legislation concerning Church music.

Course Outline/Content: 1. The background and development of the missal of St Pius V2. The final form of this missal as found in the Missal of Blessed John

XXIII in 1962.3. The Post-Conciliar Reforms.4. The structure and Content of the Roman Missal (including the

General Instruction & Lectionary.5. The Calendar.6. Liturgical Art, Music, Church Furnishings and Vestments.


Assessment: 1 Tutorial 30% and 1 exam 70%

Prescribed Texts: Missale Romanum (2002) + approved English translation.Missale Romanum (1962) LectionaryRelevant Roman documents as given by lecturerP. Eliott, Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite, Ignatius Press,

San Francisco, revised edition, 2005.P. Elliott, Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year, Ignatius Press, San

Francisco, 2002.

Other Texts: F. Amiot, History of the Mass, Burns & Oates, London, 1963A. Bugnini, The Reform of the Liturgy, 1948-75, The liturgical

Press, Collegeville MN, 1990J. Jungmann, The Mass of the Roman Rite (2 Volumes), Benzinger

Bros, New York, 1955K. Gamber, The Reform of the Roman Liturgy, Una Voce Press,

California, 1963K. Gamber, (ed), The Modern Rite, St Michaels Abbey Press, 2002J. White, Roman Catholic Worship: Trent to Today, Paulist Press,

N.Y., 1995D. Crouan, The History and the Future of the Roman Liturgy,

Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2005E. Foley, From Age to Age, Liturgy Training Publications, Archdiocese of Chicago, 1991.

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LIT 303

LITURGY III

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: Lit 202Lecturer: Rev. Fr Scot Armstrong, S.T.L.

Aim of Course: To acquaint the students with the Rites of the Liturgy other than the Mass.

Course Outline/Content: 1. The rite of Baptism 2. The rite of Confirmation 3. The rite of Penance 4. Pastoral Care of the Sick 5. The rite of Marriage 6. The rite of Ordination

7. Order of Christian Funerals 8. Ceremonial of Bishops 9. The Liturgy of the Hours 10. Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass 11. The Book of Blessings 12. Extra-liturgical services and devotions


Assessment: 1 x Exam (100%)

Prescribed Texts: As listed in Course Content

Other Texts: As indicated in class

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MTH 101

FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY I

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 311Lecturer: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course: Beginning with a general introduction to systematic Moral Theology, this course then sets forth the fundamental Christian moral principles. Having established a clear understanding of the human person and his ultimate end or purpose, one then seeks to grasp how human acts become moral acts, and how, in Jesus Christ, these acts lead to the fulfillment of that end.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Introduction to Moral TheologyThe nature, task, sources, and basis of Moral Theology

2. The Reality of Man as a Being Called by GodMan in the Light of Sacred ScriptureMans Self-RealizationFreedom and GraceAnthropology and Morality

3. The Law of ChristThe Moral Law, the Natural Law, the New Law, the Divine Positive Law, Human Law,Conscience

4. The Realization of the Christian Life (Christian Perfection)The Universal Call to PerfectionSin Obstacle to PerfectionGrace, merit, Sacramental life, and virtue



Prescribed Texts: Pope John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor, 1993

Other Texts: S. Pinckaers, The Sources of Christian Ethics, CUA press, Wash. 1995; K. Peschke, Christian Ethics: Volume I General Moral Theology, C. Goodliffe Neale Ltd,

Alcester Eng. 1990; G. Grisez, The Way of the Lord Jesus: Vol. I Christian Moral Principles, Franciscan

Herald Press, Chicago 1983; W. May, Fundamental Moral Principles, 1992; J. De Finance, An Ethical Inquiry, P.U.U., Rome 1991; A. MacIntyre, A Short History of Ethics, London 1966; Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics; D. von Hildebrand, Ethics, Chicago 1953; K. Wojtyla, Acting Person, Reidel 1979; M. Gonsalves, Right and Reason, Merrill Pub. Ohio, 1989;

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MTH 202

MORAL THEOLOGY II (God and Virtues)

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: MTH 101Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of Course: The aim of this course is to study in detail the Christian's duties and obligations towards God and neighbour from the perspective of the seven virtues. It involves a two-fold division: firstly, an analysis of the three theological virtues - faith, hope and love; and the meaning and obligation of the virtue of religion. And secondly the moral virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance will be analysed and discussed. Particular attention will be given to justice and its allied components: respect for other's goods and their name, that is veracity.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Virtue of faith: notion, necessity, duties, obedience, dissent, dangers to faith.2. Virtue of hope: notion of status viatoris, dynamism and necessity,despair and presumption.3. Virtue of love: types - eros, philia, agape, primacy, properties, obligations and necessity. 4. Virtue of religion: existence, obligation, threefold application: precepts, oaths and vows.5. Role of Prudence: decision making skills6. Role of Justice: types and application7. Role of Fortitude: importance and modus operandi8. Role of Temperance: control and discipline

Method of Teaching: 2 hours of lectures & readings per week.

Assessment: 2 x 50% exams

Prescribed Texts: Benedict XVI, Encyclical: Deus est Caritas, 2005. Benedict XVI, Encyclical: Spe Salvi, 2007.John Paul II, Encyclical: Fides et ratio, 1998

Other Texts: J. Pieper, Faith, Hope, Love, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 1997; C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves, Harvest/HBJ, Florida 1960; R. Garrigou-Lagrange, The Theological Virtues, On Faith, Herder,'64; J. Macquarrie, Christian Hope, Mowbray, London 1978; J. Ratszinger, To Look on Christ, St Paul, UK 1991; D. von Hildebrand, Jaws of Death: Gate of Heaven, Sophia, 1991; K. Peschke, Christian Ethics: Volume II, C.Goodliffe Neale, 1990; Jean Porter, The Recovery of Virtue, SPCK, London, 1994; Catherine Osborne, Eros Unveiled, Clarendon, Oxford, 1994; P. Geach, The Virtues, Cambridge, London, 1979. Walter Farrell, O.P., A Companion to the Summa; J. Pieper, The Four Cardinal Virtues, Notre Dame, Indiana; Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, II-II, qq. 47-56; 123-170; P. Quay, The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality, Ignatius, 1985; D. Nelson, The Priority of Prudence, Penns. State Univ., 1992; P. Geach, The Virtues, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1977; R. Cessario, The Moral Virtues & Theological Ethics, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1991.

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MTH 203

MORAL THEOLOGY III (Bioethics)

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: MTH 101 & MTH 202Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of Course: At this stage we discuss the Christians responsibility towards life and love. The first part examines the sacredness of human life based upon the dignity of the human person as expressed in Church documents, in particular, Evangelium vitae. In the second part, there are five modules that will discuss specific bioethical and medical issues: contraception, abortion, euthanasia, palliative care, suicide, AIH, LTOT, IVF, GIFT, embryo experimentation, cloning, organ transplants.

Course Outline/Content: 1.1 Overview of Culture of Life1.2 Bioethical Principles2.1 Contraception & Abortion2.2 Euthanasia & Suicide2.3 Assisted Reproductive Technologies2.4 Embryo Experimentation2.5 Organ Transplantation

Method of Teaching: 2 hours of lectures one tutorial per week.

Assessment: two exams

Prescribed Texts: Magisterial Documents: Humanae Vitae, Donum Vitae, "Stem cells: What future for Therapy?" Declaration on the Production and the Scientific and Therapeutic Use,' Human Cloning of Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Final Communique on the Dignity of Human Procreation and Reproductive Technologies; Charter for Health Care Workers, Vatican City, 1995;

Other Texts: D. DeMarco, In My Mothers Womb, Trinity Comm. Virginia, 1987; A. Fisher, IVF the Critical Issues, Collins/Dove, Mel. 1989; T. Iglesias, IVF and Justice, Linacre Centre, Lon. 1990; Elizabeth Hepburn, Of life and death: an Australian guide to Catholic bioethics, St. Paul's Homebush, 1994; W. May, Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, Our Sunday Visitor, Indiana, 2000; J. Wilks, A Consumer's Guide to the pill and other drugs, Freedom, Melbourne, 2000; T. O'Donnell, Medicine and Christian Morality, Alba, New York, 1991.

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MTH 304

MORAL THEOLOGY IV (Human Sexuality and Marriage)

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: MTH 101, 202 & 203Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of Course:In this course we discuss the Christian meaning of human sexuality and Marriage. In the first part, after a comprehensive overview of sexuality, specific sexual issues will be discussed: fornication, homosexuality, pornography, etc. In the second part, the essence of Marriage as the covenant of love, is developed, in addition to its properties and meaning, prior to those offenses which harm its dignity. The value of conjugal chastity in our present culture is discussed, concluding with an appreciation of pastoral directives for irregular situations.

Course Outline/Content: 1.1 Overview of human sexuality1.2 Sexual integration and chastity1.3 Sexual disintegration: offenses against chastity2.1 Overview of Marriage2.2 Offenses against the dignity of Marriage2.3 Conjugal chastity2.4 Pastoral praxis

Method of Teaching: Two lectures & one tutorial per week

Assessment: two exams

Prescribed Texts: Magisterial Documents: Casti Connubii, Gaudium et Spes, Humanae Vitae, Familiaris Consortio; Persona humana; Decree on homosexuality; Veritatis Splendor; Truth & Meaning of Human Sexuality.

Other Texts: P. Quay, The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality, Ignatius, S.F 1985; K. Wojtyla, Love and Responsibility, Collins, Lon. 1981; D. DeMarco, In My Mothers Womb, Trinity Comm. Virginia, 1987; A. Fisher, IVF the Critical Issues, Collins/Dove, Mel. 1989; T. Iglesias, IVF and Justice, Linacre Centre, Lon. 1990; R.Lawler et. al. Catholic Sexual Ethics; P.Elliott, What God has Joined: The Sacramentality of Marriage, St. Paul, N.Y., 1990; R.Garcia de Haro, Marriage and the Family in the Documents of the Magisterium, Ignatius, S. Francisco, 1993; Cormac Burke, Covenanted Happiness, Four Courts, Dublin, 1990; W. May, Marriage - the Rock, Ignatius, San Francesco, 1995; Janet Smith, Why Humanae Vitae Was Right, Ignatius, San Francesco, 1993; Christopher West, Theology of the Body Explained, Gracewing, Herefordshire, 2003; W. May, Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life, Our Sunday Visitor, Indiana, 2000; B. Ashley, Living the Truth in Love, St. Paul's N.Y., 2004. J. Harvey, The Homosexual Person, Ignatius, S.Fran. 1987.

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MTH 305

MORAL THEOLOGY V

Level: ThirdLength: One semesterPrerequisites: MTH 101, 202, 203 & 304Lecturer: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course:In order to facilitate a full understanding of the priest's sacramental duty to the faithful within a pastoral context this course concentrates on the Sacrament of Marriage and the Sacraments of Healing. The initial section is dedicated to Marriage Preparation, then the latter part shall concern itself with the sacraments of reconciliation and anointing of the sick. Practical advice and case studies shall be presented by guest lecturers.

Course Outline/Content: 1.1 Magisterial teaching on Marriage Preparation1.2 Pastoral considerations2.1 Sacraments and Morality2.2 Sacraments of Healing2.3 Confessional Praxis

Method of Teaching: Lectures & tutorial / seminars


Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: Pontifical Council for the Family, Marriage Preparation, 1996; J. De Torre, Person, Family & State, S.E.A. Sci. Foundation, Manila, 1991; W. May, Marriage: the Rock on which the family is built, Ignatius, San Francisco, 1995; P. Elliott, What God has Joined: The Sacramentality of Marriage, St. Paul, N.Y 1990; J. Socias, Marriage is Love Forever, Scepter, New Jersey, 1994; J. Aumann & C. Baars, The Unquiet Heart, Alba, N.Y. 1991; Cormac Burke, Covenanted Happiness, Four Courts, Dublin, 1990 J. Martos, Doors to the Sacred, Triumph, N.Y., 1991; K. Osborne, Reconciliation & Justification, Paulist, N.Y., 1990; John Paul II, Reconciliatio et Paenitentia, 1984; N. Halligan, The Sacraments and their Celebration, Alba, N.Y., 1986.W. Gaddy, Adultery and Grace the Ultimate Scandal, Eerdmans, Michigan, 1996.W. Urbine and W. Seifert, On Life and Love, Twenty-third Pub., Conn., 1993.

K. Hahn, Life-Giving Love, Servant Pub., Michigan, 2001.F. Randolph, Pardon and Peace, Ignatius, San Francisco, 2001.

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PAS 203

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: THEORY & PRACTICE

Level: First/SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisites: NoneLecturer: Mr Gerard M. Gaskin, Dip.T.(Prim), B.Ed., M.Ed., Grad.Cert.App.Sc.

Aim of Course:To enhance and develop students knowledge of catechetical theory and to develop and refine their classroom skill in effective teaching of the Catholic Religion in schools and other settings

Course Outline/Content: The Nature of CatechesisDefinitions, the place of Catechesis in the Churchs Mission.The roles of intellect and will in catechesis and their relationship with

Doctrine, Scripture and Tradition.

Teaching/Learning TechniquesUnderstanding the cognitive processes in the teaching/learning dynamicClass management and control, group work.Effective learning techniques and coping with difficult situations.Integration of activity, questioning, discussion in every lesson.Use of audio visual aids and materials in class.The integration of grace, reasoning skills and meta-cognition in catechesis.

Lesson Planning/PreparationPurpose be clear and confined.Aims which are achievable, measurable and sustainable.Teaching for understanding.Teaching for meaning.Teaching for life and the life hereafter.

Classroom PracticeKnowing how to start and when to stop.Presenting the lesson in the classroom.Assessment methods and techniques.Reflections on Practice Evaluation of effectiveness.

Method of Teaching: 2 to 3 hours of lecture/group participation per week. This will include the following formats: lecture; class activity; group discussion; assisting students with their questions about catechesis; and related content. There will be regular small class assessment activities on a weekly basis. Students will be expected to read/study some materials between lectures.

Assessment: Small weekly class assessment activities based on work under study.1 x 1200 word essay (end of Semester)Where required - classroom visits, reports from classroom observations.

Prescribed Texts: Catechism of the Catholic Church, St. Pauls, 1995General Directory for Catechesis, 1997

Other Texts: Gravissimus Educationis, Documents of Vatican II

Other lecture notes and materials will be provided from time to time.

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PAS 307

PASTORAL THEOLOGY

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: MTH 305Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of course:

Course Outline/Content: IntroductionModule I: Identity and Mission of the Pastor

Priest in persona ChristiPriest in the Mystery of the ChurchPriest and the Laity

Module II: Identity of Pastoral MinistryStructure and Identity of a parishPriestly ministry ad intra and ad extraDiocesan Presbyterate

Module III: Pastor and Munus DocendiPreaching: mode and methodMinistry of the wordOngoing formation

Module IV: Pastor and Munus SanctificandiDivine Liturgy and SacramentsPrayer and devotionsSpiritual direction and counselling

Module V: Pastor and Munis RegendiPastors duties and responsibilitiesMission and EvangelizationPastoral charity and prudence

Method of Teaching: 2 hours per week, made up of tutorials and lectures

Assessment: one tutorial and one exam

Prescribed Texts: Cong. for Clergy, Directory on the Ministry & Life of Priests, 1994.

Other Texts: Cong. Divine Worship, Directory on Popular Piety & Liturgy, 2002.Cong. Divine Worship, Instruction: Redemptionis Sacramentum, 2004.Cong. for Clergy, The Priest in the Third Millenium, 1999.Council for Laity, Dignity of Older People, 1998. Federico Suarez, About Being a Priest, Four Courts, 1979.Frances Moran, Listening: A Pastoral Style, E.J. Dwyer, 1996.Instruction: Collaboration of Non Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priests, 1997.John Paul II, Apost. Exhort. Christifidelis Laici, 1988. John Paul II, Apost. Exhort. Pastores Dabo Vobis, 1992. John Paul II, Apost. Lett. Novo Millennio Ineunte, 2000. Joseph Ciarrocchi, A Ministers Handbook of Mental Disorders, Paulist, 1993.Michael O'Brien, An Introduction to Pastoral Counselling, St. Paul's, 1968.Robert Morineau, Spiritual Direction: Principles and Practices, Crossroad, 1992.Thomas Dubay, Seeking Spiritual Direction, Servant Pub. 1993.

PHI 101

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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.

Aim of Course: An introduction to philosophy in the realist tradition of Aristotle and St Thomas Aquinas (Philosophia Perennis). Also, the course will serve as a short course in cosmology.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Nature of Philosophy.2. Division of philosophy: Logic, Epistemology, Cosmology,

Psychology, Ethics, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy.3. Philosophy and Christianity.4. Cosmology.


Assessment: 1 Exam (100%)

Prescribed Text: M. Artigas, Introduction to Philosophy, Sinag-Tala, Manila,

Other Texts: 1990J De Torre, Christian Philosophy, Vera Reyes, Manila, 1980P. Glenn, An Introduction to PhilosophyH Morris, Philosophy for Beginners, Mercier, Cork, 1966J Maritain, An Introduction to Philosophy, Sheed and Ward, 1930.Sullivan, D.J, An Introduction to Philosophy, Rockford: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc, 1992.Leo XIII, Aeterni Patris, 1879.

John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, 1998.

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PAS 102

METHODOLOGY OF STUDY

Level: FirstLength: One semesterPrerequisites: NoneLecturer: Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D., Grad.Cert.Astronomy

Aim of Course:This course is designed for seminarians unfamiliar with the requirements of tertiary study. It will introduce the student to research methods, essay writing techniques, as well as study timetabling etc.

Course Outline/Content: Given at first lecture

Method of Teaching: 1 lecture per week.

PHI 102

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LOGIC

Level: FirstLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.

Aim of course: An introduction to Aristotelian Logic. Logic is the art and science of correct reasoning. This course will deal with both minor or formal logic and major or material logic, with an emphasis on the former, since aspects of material logic are dealt with in the course on epistemology.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Nature of logic.2. The concept of the term.3. The judgement and the proposition.4. Reasoning: Nature of reasoning; the syllogism; induction;

demonstration; dialectics, fallacies (sophistry)1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Method of Teaching: 2 hours of lectures and practical exercises per week


Prescribed Texts: Sanguinetti, J.J., Logic, Manila: Sinag-Tala, 1992.

Other Texts: Pinon, M. Fundamental Logic, Manila: University of Santo Tomas, 1973.Spangler, M., Logic: An Aristotelian Approach, Boston: University Press of America, 1993.

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PHI 203

HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102 (or concurrently)Lecturer: Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.

Aim of Course: The study of ancient Greek philosophy.

Course Outline/Content: 1. The Pre-Socratics2. Greek Humanism3. Plato4. Aristotle5. Hellenism6. Neo-Platonism

Method of Teaching: 3 hours of lectures per week.


Prescribed Texts: Copleston, F., A History of Philosophy, Vol. 1Allen, R.E, (ed), Greek Philosophy: Thales to Aristotle (2nd ed.) New York: The Free Press, 1985.

Other Texts: De la Torre, T., Popular History of Philosophy, Houston: Lumen Christi Press, 1988.Guthrie, W.K.C., The Greek Philosophers, London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1972.Ross, D., Aristotle, London: Routledge, 1995.Yarza, I., History of Ancient Philosophy, Manila: Sinag-Tala Publishers, Inc., 1994.

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PHI 204

HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II


Aim of Course: The study of Medieval and Renaissance philosophy.

Course Outline/Content: 1. The rise of Christian Philosophy2. Early Scholasticism3. Golden Age of Scholasticism4. Late Scholasticism5. The Renaissance6. Renaissance Scholasticism



Prescribed Texts: Copleston, F., A History of Philosophy, Volumes 2 and 3Freemantle, A.(ed), The Age of Belief, New York: Meridian, 1984

Other Texts: De la Torre, T., Popular History of Philosophy, Houston: Lumen Christi Press, 1988.

Gilson, E., History of Christian Philosophy in the Middle Ages.Gilson, E., The Christian Philosophy of St Thomas Aquinas.McInerny, R., St Thomas Aquinas, Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 1977.

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PHI 205

HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY III


Aim of Course: The study of modern philosophy from Descartes to Kant.

Course Outline/Content: Descartes, Pascal, Melebranche, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkley, Hume, French Enlightenment, Kant.



Prescribed Texts: Copleston, F., A History of Philosophy, Vols. 4, 5, 6.Hampshire, S (ed). The Age of Reason, New York: Meridian, 1993.Berlin, I (ed). The Age of Enlightenment, New York: Meridian, 1984

Other Texts: de la Torre, T., A Popular History of Philosophy.Collins, J., A History of Modern European Philosophy.

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PHI 206

HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV


Aim of Course: To study contemporary philosophy from Fichte to the present day.

Course Outline/Content: Idealism; Marxism; Irrational philosophies; Positivism; Life Philosophies; Neo-Realism; Neo-Scholasticism; Phenomenology; Existentialism; Analytical Philosophy.



Prescribed Texts: Copleston, F., A History of Philosophy, Vols. 7, 8 & 9.White, M (ed). The Age of Analysis, New York: Meridian, 1988

Other Texts: Collins, J., A History of Modern European Philosophy.Russell, B., History of Western Philosophy.de la Torre, T., Popular History of Philosophy.

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PHI 208

METAPHYSICS

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of Course:The study of the science of being as being, i.e., the science of all beings considered simply as beings.

Course Outline/ Content: 1. The nature of metaphysics2. Being in general3. The metaphysical structure of being4. The transcendentals5. Causality

Method of teaching: 3 hours of lectures per week


Prescribed Texts: Alvira, Clavell & Melendo, Metaphysics, Manila, 1991.

Other Texts: Anderson, J.F., An Introduction to the Metaphysics of St Thomas Aquinas, Washington: Regnery Publishing, Inc., 1997Aristotle, Metaphysics Aquinas, Commentary on Aristotles Metaphysics, trans. J.P. Rowan, Notre Dame: Dumb Ox Books, 1995.Aquinas, On Being and Essence, trans. A. Maurer, Toronto: The Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, 1968.Owens, J, An Elementary Christian Metaphysics, Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1963.Wippel, J.F, The Metaphysical Thought of Thomas Aquinas: From Finite Being to Uncreated Being, Washington: The Catholic University of America Press, 2000.

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PHI 209

PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T L., S.T.D.

Aim of course: This course enhances one's vision of the principle of life: its nature and variety. Forms of life are discussed along with their powers and faculties. Then, in a specific manner, the nature of the human person is examined. With particular interest we study the process of reasoning and the power of the will (or freedom of choice), consciousness and the immortality of the soul. We conclude with a brief explanation and description of scientific (modern) psychology.

Course Outline/Content: Part I: General Psychology1.1 Principle of life 1.2 Forms of life1.3 Senses and passionsPart II: Psychology of the Human Person2.1 The Human Person2.2 Intellectual life2.3 Volitional life2.4 Human mind and consciousness2.5 Actions and habits2.6 The immortality of the soulAppendix: Modern Psychology3.1 Nature and history of Scientific Psychology3.2 Method and theories (Freud, Adler, Fromm, Jung, Rogers)


Assessment: one assignment and two exams

Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: Aristotle, De Anima; John Searle, Intentionality, Cambridge, Lon. 1983; A. Kenny, Action, Emotion and Will, Routledge, N.Y., 1963; E. Gilson, Thomist Realism, Ignatius, S.F., 1986; K. Wojtyla's, Existential Personalism, Mariel Pub. Ct., 1986; B. Mondin, Philosophical Anthropology, P.U.U., Rome 1990; M.A Krapiec, I-Man: An Outline of Philosophical Anthropology, Mariel Pub. CT 1983; A. Terruwe, The Neurosis in the light of Rational Psychology, Kennedy, N.Y., 1960; C. Baars, Healing and Feeling, Logos Intern., 1979; Morris & Roche eds. Man and Mind: Christian Theory of Personality, Hillsdale Press,

1987; J.F Donceel, Philosophical Anthropology, Sheed & Ward, N.Y. 1967; Summers et al. Psychology - An Introduction, Wiley, Qld. 1989.

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PHI 210

ETHICS

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102Lecturer: V. Rev. Fr Peter Thompson, C.M., M.A.(Theology), B.A.

Aim of course: To introduce the subject of Moral Philosophy

Course Outline/Content: 1. The nature, ends and method of ethics2. The moral experience3. Voluntary behaviour4. The virtues in general; Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance in particular5. The foundations of morality6. The moral law7. Conscience

Method of Teaching: Two lectures per week

Assessment: Class presentation 40%Exam 60%

Prescribed Text: Vendemiati, A., In the First Person, Urbania University Press, 2005.

Other Texts: Will be given during the course.

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PHI 310

PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102Lecturer: Rev. Fr Steven Ledinich, LL.B.(Hons), S.T.B., M.A.

Aim of Course: The study of the science of God, considered under the common aspect of being, acquired by the natural light of reason.

Course Outline/Content: 1. Relevant Magisterial teachings2. Existence of God3. Essence and attributes of God4. Operations of God outside Himself

Method of Teaching: 3 hours of lectures.

Assessment: 1 x exam 100%

Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.

Other Texts: Aquinas, Summa Theologiae; Summa Contra Gentiles.Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P., God: His Existence and His Nature.

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PHI 311

SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 209 an advantageLecturer: Rev. Fr Michael Kennedy, Dip.Teach., Dip.Mar., S.T.L.

Aim of Course: This course examines the Social teaching of the Church in light of philosophical understandings of both the human person and society. The course provides an overall view of the very nature, function, and workings of society, and studies the operative principles at every level of society that ensure justice for all. Extensive use is made of the Churchs rich patrimony of social doctrine.

Course Outline/Content: Notions of the human person (reaching a true anthropology)Notions of Society (reaching a true notion of society)Types of societyThe dynamics of Society: Common Good, solidarity, subsidiarity, authority & obedienceRights and JusticeUniversal Destination of Goods and Private PropertyHuman WorkDomestic Society: marriage and familyCivil SocietyChurch and StateNationhood and the International Society

Method of Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.

Assessment: one assignment and one exams

Prescribed Texts:

Other Texts: A. MacIntyre, A Short History of Ethics, London 1966; Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics; J. Messner, Social Ethics, London 1952; M. Gonsalves, Right and Reason, Merrill Pub. Ohio, 1989; Ralph McInerny, Aquinas on Human Action, CUA, Wash., 1992; J. Coleman, One Hundred Years of Catholic Social Teaching, Orbis, New York 1991; Richard J. Neuhaus, Doing Well & Doing Good, DoubleDay, NY, 1992; J. Schall, Liberation Theology, Ignatius, San Francisco 1982; P. Henriot et al, Catholic Social Teaching, Collins/Dove 1992; M. Walsh, B. Davies, Proclaiming Justice and Peace (Papal Documents), Twenty-third

Pub., Conn. 1991; Aust. Catholic Bishops Conference, Common Wealth for the Common Good, Collins/Dove

1992; J. De Torre, Politics in the Church, Vera Reyes, Manila, 1987; M. Novak, Freedom with Justice, Harper and Row, San Francisco, 1984; Michael Novak, The Catholic Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Free Press, NY 1993; J. De Torre, Person, Family & State, S.E.A. Sci. Foundation, 1991.Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, 1981

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PHI 312

EPISTEMOLOGY

Level: ThirdLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: PHI 102Lecturer: Rev. Fr Peter Murphy, Ph.B., S.T.L., S.T.D.

Aim of Course: To study the origin, nature and limits of human knowledge.

Course Outline/Content: Epistemology is one of the main fields of philosophy, and most of the great philosophers have contributed to the literature on this topic. This course will study the divergence between empiricism and rationalism in the works of the great philosophers.


Assessment: 1 x Mid-semester Exam 50%1 x End of semester Exam 50%

Prescribed Texts: J De Torre, Christian Philosophy, Vera Reyes, Manila, 1980.

Other Texts: D. J. Sullivan, An Introduction to Philosophy, Tan Books, Ill., 1992.Plato - Meno, Theatetus, Republic (book V-VII).

Aristotle - On the Soul, Metaphysics (book IV, Chs 5&6), Posterior Analytics (book I Ch 3).St. Anselm - Proslogion

St. Thomas Aquinas - Summa Theologica (First Part, Questions 77 -79)Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy.John Locke - Essay on Human Understanding.Kant - Critique of Pure Reason.Maritain - The Degrees of Knowledge

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SSC 101

INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES

Level: First / SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Rev. Fr Jordan Perry O.P., B.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E.

Aim of Course: To examine the various elements with which students should be familiar, prior to a life-long study of the Bible.

Course Outline/Content: Introduction Nature of Course & AssessmentBooks & other tools for Biblical study

What is the Bible? Inspired, Inerrant Word of GodCanon, Text and Versions

Pentateuch Genesis DeuteronomyMajor Issues & Themes

Deuteronomistic History Joshua 2 Kings (& Chronicles)Major Issues & Themes

Exilic & Post-exilic History From Ezra to Herod the GreatMajor Issues & Themes

Prophets Prophecy & the ProphetsMajor Issues & Themes

Writings Apocalyptic, WisdomMajor Issues & Themes

The Gospels Matthew - JohnMajor Issues & Themes

Jesus Life of ChristMajor Issues and Themes

Acts & Paul The early Church to AD 70Major Issues & Themes

Hebrews, Catholic Authorship & DateEpistles & Revelation Major Issues & ThemesExegesis Exegesis & Hermeneutics

Biblical Criticism & Exegetical Method


Assessment: 2 x sets of six short answer (1 A4 page) questions

Prescribed Texts: The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Translated by Catholic Biblical Association (Great Britain). San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.

Other Texts: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Homebush, St Pauls', 1994.Anderson, B.W., Understanding the Old Testament (5th Edition), New Jersey: Prentice

Hall, 2006.Bright, John. A History of Israel. 4th ed. Louisville & London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.

Collins, R.F., Introduction to the New Testament, New York: Image Books (Doubleday), 1987.

Duggan, M., The Consuming Fire, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1991.Kee, H. C., Understanding the New Testament, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 5th ed. 1993.

May, H.G., et. al., (eds.), Oxford Bible Atlas, Oxford: OUP, 3rd. ed. 1984.Soulen, R.N., Handbook of Biblical Criticism, Atlanta: John Knox Press, 2nd. ed. 1981.

Williamson, Peter S. "Catholic Principles for Interpreting Scripture." Catholic Biblical Quarterly 65, no. 3 (2003): 327-49.

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SSC 202

PENTATEUCH

Level: SecondLength: One SemesterPrerequisite: SSC 101Lecturer: Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,

Grad.Cert.Astronomy

Aim of Course: An introductory overview of the content of the first books of the Bible with a discussion of the structuring of these books among themselves and in relation to the rest of the Bible. Emphasis will be placed on the content of various passages in relation to ancient religious cultures, highlighting the significance of the emergence of a chosen people through a pedagogical revelation and the implications this history has for all of us today.

Course Outline/Contents: Introduction to the Pentateuch, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

Method of Teaching: Three hours of lectures each week supplemented by private study which includes the reading and re-reading of these books of the bible.


Prescribed Texts: The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Translated by Catholic Biblical Association (Great Britain). San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.

Other texts: Anderson, B.W., Understanding the Old Testament (5th Edition), New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006.Achtemeier, Paul J., ed. The Harpercollins Bible Dictionary. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996.Aharoni, Yohanan, Michael Avi-Yonah, Anson F. Rainey, and Zeev Safrai. The Macmillan Bible Atlas. Completely rev. 3rd ed. New York; Toronto: Macmillan; Maxwell Macmillan Canada, 1993.Alexander, T. Desmond, and David W. Baker. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002.Bright, John. A History of Israel. 4th ed. Louisville & London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000.Duggan, M., The Consuming Fire, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1991.Freedman, David N. The Anchor Bible Dictionary. 1st ed. 6 vols. New York: Doubleday, 1992.Hendel, Ronald S. "Finding Historical Memories in the Patriarchal Narratives." Biblical Archaeology Review 21, no. 4 (1995): 52-55, 58-59, 70-71.Levin, Christoph. "The Yahwist: The Earliest Editor in the Pentateuch." Journal of Biblical Literature 126, no. 2 (2007): 209-30.Matthews, Victor Harold, and Don C. Benjamin. Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East. Fully rev. and expanded ed. New York: Paulist Press, 1997.

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SSC 203

THE HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Level: SecondLength: One Semester; two hours per weekPrerequisite: SSC 101Lecturer: Rev. Deacon Rod Letchford, B.Sc., Th.L., M.A., Ph. D.,

Grad.Cert.Astronomy

Aim of Course: An introductory overview of the content of what are called the historical books of the Bible with an emphasis given to the prophetic/revelatory character of these books beyond the historical information and general flow of history which emanates from them. This will enable the student to appreciate the historical circumstances permitted and provided by God, circumstances which had the aim of continuing the formation of His chosen people. Highlighting the significance of the continuing emergence of a chosen people through a pedagogical revelation will help to manifest the implications such a history has for all of us today.

Course Outline/Contents: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1-2 Maccabees.

Method of Teaching: Two hours of lectures each week supplemented by private study whi