Core Courses

THEO 2023 Theology of Church
Wednesday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, St. Catherine of Siena, Pauls Valley, John Warren

A study of the nature of the Church as it has been understood through the centuries. The course begins with the New Testament, progresses through the Fathers of the Church, examines the ecclesiology of Vatican II and concludes with a study of post-Vatican II theologies of the church.

THEO 3003 Christian Morality & Social Issues 
Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, Mike Chavez

A study of basic Christian beliefs about the origin, destiny and meaning of the person, the nature of Christian life as the fundamental commitment to follow Christ, and the moral principles that flow from this. Students will explore the importance of moral “self-determination” through free choices and will explore how appropriate moral choices are made within the Christian faith commitment. Contemporary moral issues will be studied and analyzed from a Christian perspective.

THEO 4003 Christology 
Wednesday evenings, 7 - 10 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, Vince Brady

Students investigate the answers given in scripture and ecclesial tradition to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?”  Beginning with Gospel Christologies and tracing developments in Christological doctrine through the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon, this course gives a firm foundation for examining recent Christological proposals found among today’s leading theologians.  Emphasis is given to seeing Christian belief, worship, and moral practice as having its ground and legitimacy in the Church’s fundamental Christological convictions.  Prerequisites:  ordinarily New Testament Literature and Theology of Church.

Elective Courses

8 Week Course: January 21 – March 11   
THEO 4881 Nostra Aetate: Our Relation to the Non-Christian Religions
Thursday evenings, 6 – 10 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, Bill Gorden

This course will offer students the opportunity to study in depth the Vatical II Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. Students will consider how we are living this document today, in light of the many challenging relationships among religions in our world. Consideration will be given to the implications for pastoral ministers who encounter a variety of religious backgrounds in persons who participate in RCIA, for persons teaching in our schools and RE programs, and for all students in home, work, and neighborhood settings.  

Full Semester Course: January 19 – May 4
THEO 4881 Church History I  
Tuesday evenings, 7 – 10 PM, Catholic Pastoral Center, Fr. Phil Seeton

This course is an introduction to the movements, life and thought of the Church from its beginnings up to the period of the Reformation. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction of the social and cultural context of world history with political, intellectual, and ecclesial developments.

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.