THE 502: Theological Foundations (Dr. James Tuttle)

In the Theological Foundations class we tried to integrate the many aspects or dimensions of doing systematic theology. Please elaborate in a creative, but "systematic" manner two sets (e.g., 1 & 2, or 3 & 4, or 1 & 3, etc.) of numbers described below:

  1. divine faith and human reason
  2. the dialectical method in theology
  3. language we use of God and its implications for theology
  4. the problem of commingling divine persons and human persons
  5. the relationship of Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium to the believing theologian
  6. the role of living a morally good life in respect to doing theology

THE 503: Historical Foundations (Dr. Regis Martin)

Identify the ten (10) foundational events, or benchmarks, in the unfolding story of the Church's development; flesh out in greater detail the first five (5).

THE 503GA: Historical Foundations (Dr. Alan Schreck)

STUDY BOTH QUESTIONS AND THE PROCTOR WILL CHOOSE ONE

  1. Certain key issues emerged in the main eras of the history of Christianity and became focal points of attention for the Church's leaders and scholars for decades. In this question, I would like you to summarize the key figures, issues and development of thought or doctrine involved in one of the two topics from each of the four major eras of Christianity. (Therefore, you should summarize four issues, one from each period listed below.)
    1. Patristic period (Christ-800 A.D.) either:
      1. the doctrine of the Son of God in relation to the Father, and in the Union of His divine and human natures or
      2. the development of the Papacy
    2. Medieval period (800-1500 A.D.) either:
      1. Church-State relations, especially the "lay investiture" crisis or
      2. the emergence, rise, and decline of "Scholastic" theology
    3. The Reformation and Counter-reformation (1500-1750 A.D.) either:
      1. the basic objections against Catholicism of the various Protestant reformers
      2. the Council of Trent's response to Protestantism and how it shaped the subsequent history of Catholicism
    4. The "Modern" era (1750 A.D. - present) either
      1. impact of Enlightenment thought on Christianity
      2. significant movements of renewal in the Church (Catholic and Protestant) in this era

  2. If you had to select the 10 most important events in Church history after the apostolic age (1st century), which would you choose? Explain and defend your choices.

THE 504GA: Vatican II (Dr. Alan Schreck)

STUDY AND ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:

  1. Discuss how each of the four constitutions of the Second Vatican Council express both continuity with past Catholic teaching and new approaches that present Catholic doctrine in light of the present situation and understanding of modern people.
  2. How would you evaluate both the successes and shortcomings of the implementation of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in the Catholic Church from the close of the Council in 1965 to the present? Include in your answer the evaluation of the Catholic bishops from the "Extraordinary Synod" in 1985.

THE 630: Sin, Conversion and Evangelization (Fr. Dan Sinisi, TOR)

  1. Explain three (3) aspects of Old Testament teaching and three (3) aspects of St. Paul's teaching on sin and conversion and make one pastoral application; and
  2. Theologically reflect on evangelization using two (2) points from the Vatican II Decree on Missionary Activity, and two (2) points from Pope Paul VI's Apostolic Exhortation on Evangelization in the Modern World and also indicating a similarity or difference in the two (2) documents on any of the points.

THE 650: Christian Liturgy (Fr. Giles Dimock, OP)

(CHOOSE ONE)

  1. Trace the development of the Eucharistic Prayer and celebration from their Jewish roots to
    St. Hippolytus and the Liturgy of the Word from the synagogue to St. Justin, and relate this to the current order of Mass.
  2. Contrast Patristic and Medieval celebrations of the Eucharist, and show how the Reformation and Counter Reformation reactions grew out of this historical background.

THE 680: Applied Christian Ministry (Sr. Maria Walsh, CSJ)

After making an outline in your blue book, discuss the Spirituality of the Minister by defining each of these two terms and fleshing out their meaning from both our class notes, assignments, and textbooks. Make another outline in your blue book and discuss methods as they apply to content from our: classwork, guest speakers, observations, field experiences.

THE 681: Catechetical Practicum (Dr. Stephen Miletic)

No question required

THE 694A: Catechetical Practice Today (Prof. Barbara Morgan)

Produce an outline for a model of adult catechesis OR family-based catechesis in a parish, incorporating salient principles from the most applicable magisterial catechetical documents.

THE 694B: Catechetical Practice Today (Prof. Barbara Morgan)

Produce an outline for a model of adult catechesis OR family-based catechesis in a parish, incorporating salient principles from the most applicable magisterial catechetical documents.

THE 700: Sexual and Medical Morality (Fr. Anthony Mastroeni)

Question 1

Chastity:

  1. What is the nature and purpose of the moral virtue of Chastity?
  2. How is Chastity related to the Cardinal Moral Virtue of Prudence, and the Theological virtue of Charity?
  3. (Quay) How does human sexuality serve as a "symbol;" and how is its natural and supernatural symbolism perceived in such "sexual lies" as fornication and contraception?

Question 2

Part I

  1. What is the concept of moral cooperation; and distinguish clearly between formal and material cooperation.
  2. Resolve each of the following cases according to principle of Cooperation and give persuasive reasons for each.

     
    1. The policy of St. Dismas Hospital does not provide "estrogen pregnancy prophalaxis," DES, or D & C as part of its emergency protocol in the event of rape. The patient is informed of this policy upon intake and instead given a list of medical facilities in the area that provide such services.
    2. Mrs. Y is a Catholic and faithful to the teaching of the Church. Mr. Y, however, is a non-Catholic and insists on using a condom during sexual relations. Her local parish priest has counseled that, provided she continues to register her protest, she may continue to cooperate in having marital relations for the sake of the unitive good.
    3. Stella is an R.N. working in private practice with a local ob/gyn clinic whose practitioners refuse to do abortions but do many elective tubal ligations on the premises. While Stella herself is against the procedure, she realizes there are many extenuating circumstances that would require it, but she needs and enjoys her job which provides so many other good services, so she cooperates by participating in the actual procedure.

     

Part II

  1. What is the rationale behind the "Principle of Double Effect;" and the conditions that are required for its use.
  2. Resolve each of the following according to the Principle of Double Effect and give persuasive reasons for your answer.
     
    1. Holy Innocents Hospital does not provide D & C as part of its emergency protocol in the event of rape but does administer Oyral of 100 micograms within 72 hours of the rape and repeated 12 hours later. It justifies its position by stating that the intended effect of this is to prevent contraception which is morally licit in the event of rape.
    2. Mrs. Y has been diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy which demands immediate attention. Discuss the morality of the following suggested procedures:
      1. linear salpingostomy [opening of the tube]
      2. suctioning out its contents

THE 700GA: CMP Medical Ethics (Dr. Josef Seifert)

Explain the fundamental goals and goods which medicine is called upon to serve and show the concrete relevance of these goods in their concrete application to some fundamental medical ethical issues. Try to show, using the examples of abortion and euthanasia, how these goals as well as certain fundamental principles of ethics can help to solve difficult medical ethical issues.

THE 710: OTW Isaiah (Dr. Andrew Minto)

Write an exegesis of one of the following passages in Isaiah (the examiner will select the passage). Be sure to preface the exegesis with a discussion of the historical background, the structure of the passage and its contribution to the meaning of the passage. Conclude with a summary of the theology of the passage:

Isaiah 1:1-31; 6:1-13; 8:1-17; 9:1-6; 11:1-9

THE 711GA: The Gospel of John (Dr. Michael Waldstein)

Explain the words "glory" and "give" in the Gospel of John.

THE 722: Frs. and Drs. Hans Urs von Balthasar (Dr. Regis Martin)

By all accounts, the centerpiece of von Balthasar's theology is the Mystery of Holy Saturday. What exactly are we to understand by this otherwise obscure Article of Faith? And, leaving aside the doctrinal question for a moment, has it really any practical use for Christians living in the world?

THE 722GA: Trinity and Christology in the Early Church (Sr. Gertrude Gillette, OSB)

Give the development of Christology in the Early Church from the beginning through the Council of Chalcedon. Include in your answer the role the heretical positions played in the development of the formulations of orthodox theology.

THE 740A: TI Eastern Christian Churches (Mr. Richard Mattiussi)

  1. Identify and explain the key dimensions of "The New Situation" (John Paul II UT Unum sint) concerning the ecumenical developments between The Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches; and
  2. Also, discuss the possible implications of these key dimensions within the transition phase of an "imperfect communion" of "Sister Churches."

THE 740C: Christian Anthropology (Dr. Mark Miravalle)

Discuss the Thomistic nature of man with respect to:

  1. Critical question of hylemorphism
  2. Relationship between the intellect and will
  3. What type of rule should reason have over passion

THE 740F: TI Maternal Mediation (Dr. Mark Miravalle) -- Special course

Synthesize the papal teaching of Pope John Paul II on the theme of "Maternal Mediaton," as particularly found in Redemptoris Mater.

THE 740GA: Creator and Creation (Prof. Walter J. Thompson)

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, God is said to be in things in two ways (Summa Theologiae I.8.3). Identify the characteristic features of each of these two modes of God's presence to His creatures. Address the following questions: To whom is God present in each mode? In what manner and in what respect is He present? For what reason does He make himself so present?

Starting points for study: CCC 257-60; 279-314; and 355-356; Summa Theologica I.8.3., 20.2, 21.4, 38.1, 43.3, and 45.6.

THE 802: Nature of Love and Sexuality (Dr. Michael Healy)

Discuss the relation between love of the other person for his own sake and a concern for one's own happiness in life and love. Are these two attitudes necessarily contradictory -- the one altruistic, the other selfish? How can they be integrated?

 

SPECIAL COURSE FOR BLANCHE ALLAIN-DUPRE

Explain the seven (7) goals of medicine:
 

  1. In which ways is medicine/are physicians in medical personnel called upon to serve the first of these goods?
  2. Distinguish legitimate and illegitimate ways of serving this first goal of medicine.
  3. Give reasons for this distinction and contrast deceitful ways of serving life with various forms of violation of the first good of medicine.
  4. Explain some essential marks of moral values, distinguish them from merely relevant values, and show how the recognition of the central importance of the moral values contributes to the understanding of the transcendent goods which medicine should serve.


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