THEOLOGY 1 – Introduction to Scriptures/BBS

1. Introduction to the Old Testament books

- Literary styles/genres/canonicity
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical books
- The Wisdom Literature
- The Prophetic books
- The major prophets
- The minor prophets
2. Introduction to New Testament Books
- Literary styles/genres/canonicity
- Gospels
- Acts
- Letters
- Revelation
THEOLOGY 2 – Introduction to prayers, creed
1. Prayer
- How to Pray
- Prayer in the Scripture
- Christian Prayer
- Levels of Christian Prayer
- Constants in Prayer Guides
2. The Lord’s Prayer
3. Rosary
4. History of the Creed
- Biblical
- Liturgical and Catechetical
- The Creed Today
5. Functions of the Creed
- Summary of Beliefs
- Pledge of Loyalty
- Proclamation of Identity
THEOLOGY 3 – Salvation History OT
1. Creation
- The first story of Creation
- The six days of Creation
- Nature of Man and Woman
- Sabbath Day
- 2nd story of Creation
- Ongoing creation
- New creation
2. The Preface to Israel’s Story
- Genesis: The First Book of the Bible
- Genesis 1-11 as Preface
- The Priestly Creation Story
- The Yahwist Creation Story
- Is Genesis 1-11 Myth of History?
3. The Patriarchs
 - The Patriarchs as “National Heroes”
- The Story of Abraham
- The Patriarchal Stories as Sagas
4. The Exodus from Egypt Narrative
- The Exodus Event
- Egypt in the Period of the Exodus
- The Struggle for Freedom
- The Plagues and the Passover of the Lord
- The Miracle of the Red Sea
- Desert Escape
5. The Covenant and Journey to Canaan
- The Importance of Sinai Covenant
- The Pentateuch as Law
- The Book of Deuteronomy
6. The Israelite Possession of Canaan: The Books of Joshua and Judges
- The Twelve Tribes
- The Significance of the Land for Israel
7. Siege of the Promise Land and Canaanite Religion and Culture
- Divine Commission of Joshua
- The Significance of the Land of Israel
8. Judges and “A King Like Those of Other Nation:” The Book of Samuel and Kings
- Role of Samuel
- Need for a King
- Saul and David
9. Unification of the Kingdom
- Role of Samuel
- David
- Jerusalem as the Center of Government and Worship
- Promise of Eternal Dynasty
- Sins of David
- King Solomon
- Psalms of Praise
- Thanksgiving
- Lament
10. Schism
- Solomon
- Solomon’s Building Projects
- Sins of Solomon
- Division of the Kingdom
11. Jeremiah and the Deuteronomic History
12. On Exile and Homecoming: The Literature of Restoration
13. Suffering Servant

THEOLOGY 4 – Salvation History NT/Christology/Mariology

1. The Identity of Jesus
a. Palestine, the homeland of Jesus
b. Titles of Jesus
c. Infancy Narratives
d. Natures of Christ – conciliar, dogmatic & biblical Christology*
 2. The Public Ministry of Jesus
a. Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King
b. Jesus as Savior/Redeemer
c. Parables
d. Miracles
3. The Paschal Mystery of Jesus
a. Jesus’ Passion and Death
b. Jesus’ Resurrection
c. Jesus’ Ascension
4. Mary, Mother of the Son of God
a. Mary in Scripture
b. Mary in Catholic Doctrine
THEOLOGY 5 – Church History/Ecclesiology
1. Early Christian Community
- Pentecost
- The Apostolic Foundation of the Church
- The First Christian Community and the Growth and Spread of the Church
- The Persecution of the Early Church
- Early Church Fathers
2. Church during the Middle Ages
- Reformation and Counter-Reformation
3. Church during the Modern Era: Vatican I
4. Vatican II and Post-Conciliar Church
5. Nature of the Church
6. The Images of the Church
7. Marks of the Church
8. The Church in the Philippines
- Church in Isabela
9. The Dissensions with in the Church
THEOLOGY 6 – Liturgy and Sacraments
1. Church: the sacrament of Christ
2. History and Development of the Sacraments
3. Jesus: the sacrament of God
4. Sacraments of Initiation:
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
5. Sacraments of Vocation
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
6. Sacraments of Healing
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
7. Liturgical calendar/Liturgical colors
8. Sacramentals and Popular Religiosity
THEOLOGY 7 – Christian Morals
1. Morality and Moral Principles
2. General Ethical Theories
3. Ethics and Morality
4. Christian Morality: Decalogue and Beatitudes
5. The Moral Dimensions of Man
6. The Moral Rights of Man/Relevant Church Encyclicals
7. Social Issues in The Philippines
THEOLOGY 8 – Social Teachings/BEC/Jeepgy
1. Catholic Social Teaching: What Do We Mean by Vision?
2. Catholic Social Teaching: Biblical Roots
3. Catholic Social Teaching: The Ecclesiological Roots
4. Catholic Social Teaching: Natural Law and Virtue Theory
5. Economic Justice: Labor and Power
6. Economic Justice: Just Development
7. Economic Justice: Local Realities and Responses
8. Human Rights and Responsibilities
9. Non-Violence and Peace
10. Immigration, Family, Human Trafficking, and the Environment
11. Leadership and Vision: Future of Catholic Social Teaching
12. Immersion and Apostolate