| Shape of the Intellectual
Programme
Key Learning Outcomes
The aim of the Intellectual Programme is to serve the two-fold
primary function of the College: to discern priestly vocations
and to form candidates for priestly ministry (PDV n. 61).
The Intellectual Programme cannot be isolated from the other
areas of formation. In the initial formation-period of a seminary,
however, study will naturally absorb much time and energy.
Study is essential to human, Christian and vocational growth,
because through it "the future priest assents to the
Word of God, grows in his spiritual life and prepares himself
to fulfil his pastoral ministry" (PDV n. 51). In an era in which many distrust the ability of human reason
to reach objective truth, and in which science and contemporary
culture are raising profound and challenging questions,
a high level of intellectual formation is required (sic),
if priests are to be effective evangelisers, able joyfully
to proclaim the unchanging gospel of Christ.
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The
Intellectual Programme is validated by two universities:
- Courses in Years
One, Two and Three are validated by BU leading to a BA in
Fundmental Catholic Theology.
- Theology courses across the six year programme lead to the award of
an STB, through our affiliation with KUL.
The BA and the STB enable students to be admitted
to graduate level programmes in both the secular and the pontifical
university systems.
Each year of the Intellectual Programme has
been given a title in order to help students and staff focus
and appropriate the material studied at that level. Moreover,
Key Learning Outcomes are identified for each level in order
to help students in their work and to monitor progress within
the overall aim and purpose of the College: that is, to develop
a clear sense of priestly identity and mission within contemporary
culture. These Key Learning Outcomes also assist staff in
designing and delivering courses appropriate to the level
intended.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Mystery of Christ and His Church BU validated BATS Programme
Introduction to St. Thomas, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy,
Synoptic Gospels, Liturgy, Aspects of the History of Western
Christianity, Christian Latin leading at Level I to an introductory
knowledge of the subjects studied as a basis for further study
2. FOUNDATIONS
Divine Revelation and Its Transmission Foundational Theology
(Revelation and Transcendental Method), the Old Testament
(Psalms and Pentateuch), Christology, Biblical Greek, Philosophical
Ethics; Epistemology; Anthropology; History of Philosophy
enabling at Level 2 a deeper understanding of the theological
enterprise as a whole
3. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
The Mystery of the Triune God New Testament Theologies, the
Blessed Trinity, Grace, Fundamental Moral Theology, Ecclesiology,
Patrology, Early Modern Church History, Philosophy of Religion
leading at Level 3 to a greater awareness of the inter-connections
between subjects studied at Levels 1 to 3 and of their significance
within Christian life
4. PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Evangelisation and Ecumenism
KUL affiliated STB Programme Extended Pastoral Placement,
Ecumenism, Catholic Communications, Sacraments of Initiation,
Social Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Holy Order, Introduction
to Canon Law (Philosophy and General Norms) leading in addition
at Level 4 to further development of the skills needed to
communicate their knowledge as pastors and evangelisers.
5. MORAL THEOLOGY
Living the Christian Faith
Sexual Morality, Health Care Ethics, Canon Law, Creation and
Eschatology, New Testament Theology, Old Testament (Prophets
and Wisdom Literature), Biblical Hebrew leading in addition
at Level 5 to a more integrated appreciation of the practical,
moral and spiritual dimensions of theology in the life of
an ordained minister.
6. SACRAMENTS AND LITURGY
Celebrating the Mystery of Christ
The Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing and Funerals, Theology
and Canon Law of Marriage, Modern Church History, Comparative
Religion, Synthetic Seminar (Art, Evangelisation, Religious
Language and Mariology) At Level 6, the student relates further
his theological studies to the liturgical and sacramental
life of the Church, and writes an extended essay contributing
to a personal synthetic vision of priestly identity and mission
within contemporary culture
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