Core Courses

THEO 1003 Old Testament Literature
Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, Jim Williams.
Tuesday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, Holy Family, Lawton, Rev. Jim Goin.
A study of the law, prophets, historical books, and wisdom literature of the Old Testament using analytical methods of contemporary scholarship.  Each book will be studied within its own social-political and cultural context, as a product of the Jewish faith community and an expression of Yahweh’s revelation.  Prerequisites:  none

THEO 3053 Sacramental Theology
Thursday mornings, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, Peggy Dooley.
A consideration of the Church community as Sacrament-sign and cause-of Christ in the world today.  Notions to be explored in this class include an understanding and appreciation of Sacramentality, religious ritual and symbol.  These understandings will provide the basis for an in-depth reflection of the seven sacramental actions of the Church from both a historical and contemporary point of view. Prerequisites: Theology of Church and New Testament 

THEO 4053 Creeds and Faith
Tuesday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, John Warren
A study of the Catholic community’s endeavors to adequately articulate and systematize its beliefs through the centuries.  Sociological, political, and theological factors, which contributed to particular historical and contemporary creedal statements, as well as the implications of those statements, will be considered. Prerequisites:  Ordinarily taken as the last course in the program, or after at least 5 core courses.

Elective Courses

THEO 2003 Introduction to Doctrine
Thursday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, St. Catherine of Siena, Pauls Valley, John Warren.
This course examines the elements which comprise a Catholic-Christian vision of God, world and self. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church as the primary text, students will reflect theologically on the Creed (belief), the Sacraments (public worship), the Commandments (morality), and the Our Father (prayer). Students will be exposed to the various methods used in contemporary theological study. This course serves as an introduction to the Pastoral Ministry program.

THEO 4883 Later American Catholicism
Wednesday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, Mike Chavez.
This course will examine developments in the Catholic Church in the United States since the Second Vatican Council. Course discussion will consider the rise and influence of American Catholicism in the American Mainstream, as well as the tensions that result. Many current issues will be considered, such as, life issues, democracy, labor and employment, marriage and family, subsidiarity, citizenship, poverty and immigration. This course will provide students an opportunity to critically reflect upon these issues for themselves and to do so with others whom they meet in their varied arenas of pastoral ministry. 

Spiritual Direction Courses

Information on courses in Spiritual Direction is available from Benedictine Ministries, 405-373-4739.  These courses may be taken for credit through the Pastoral Ministry program. 

The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program

Information on this series of courses that promote leadership development for ministry with adolescents is available from the Archdiocesan Youth & Young Adult Office, 405-721-9220.  These courses may be taken for college credit through the Pastoral Ministry program.

Call the office at (405) 721-4208 or (405) 721-5651, ex-118 or e-mail cgrimes@catharchdioceseokc.org or dkoorie@catharchdioceseokc.org for more information.