Course Descriptions

Ad Audiendas Confessiones Review and Exam
Theo Ad Auds
Fr. Silvino Borres, S.J., Fr. Eric Genilo, S.J. and Fr. Enrico Eusebio, S.J.

This is a practicum course in preparation for the examinations on the hearing of confessions.

Advanced Pastoral Methods
Theo 288.1
Fr. Manuel Flores, S.J.

The course covers four of the most critical areas in pastoral ministry: preaching, managing church conflicts, designing programs for evangelization and formation, and fund raising and finance.

Advanced Pastoral Methods
Theo 288.1
Msgr. Manuel Gabriel

The course highlights the key principles of pastoral theology as they apply to the building up of the Local Churches (the Diocese, the Parish and the Basic Ecclesial Communities). It covers the five components of the Parish system: the vision and mission setting; the psychosocial and interpersonal relationships among the Parish communities; the priority pastoral programs and thrusts; the methods and approaches of program delivery; the organizational development and structuring of the Parish; and the management and leadership of the clergy (spirituality and lifestyle). The students are tasked to handle a Parish as a companion/co-traveler in the experience of building up the communities. In the process, they learn from the concrete concerns and crying issues that come from managing a Parish and acquire the pastoral methods and tools needed in their future ministry.

Assessment and Initial Intervention of Individual and Relationship Disorders
Theo 292.3/Sp 92.3
Dr. Elizabeth E. Rondain and Dr. Ma. Teresa G. Villasor

The main thrust of this course is to introduce the student to the common disorders encountered in the Philippine clinical counseling setting. The course is a weekly discussion on the individual disorders that may contribute to dysfunctional relationships.  It will be complemented by a weekend module tackling the disruptive issues of the relationship disorders such as infidelity, separations and the ineffective patterns that may develop in the family system. Brief lectures, case studies, actual assessments and film clips will be used for experiential learning.

Co-requisite or Pre-requisite: Theo 289/Sp 89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Basics of Christian Spirituality
BPM 104 (not applicable as STB or MA credit)
Dr. Carmen Valdes and Fr. Jose V.C. Quilongquilong, S.J.

This introductory course in spirituality includes an overview of the turning points of the history of spirituality (including the great mystical or spiritual leaders in the East and West); the key areas and movements of Christian spirituality; how spirituality relates to theology, religious practices, religious institutions and churches, major philosophical trends, and religious devotions or rituals. The course will also provide a basic training in Ignatian discernment, spiritual direction and retreat-giving.

Biblical Hebrew I
Theo 211.1/BH 201
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, S.J.
Class schedule to be arranged by the professor with enrollees

Hebrew I is an introductory course to the language of the Old Testament. It covers chapters 1 – 23 of Thomas O. Lambdin’s Introduction to Biblical Hebrew which deal with the alphabet, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, articles, pronominal suffixes, construct chains, and the QAL forms of the verbs. The students are expected to do the exercises in the textbook. Quizzes, oral reading practice, and periodic exams will be given to gain mastery of the language.

Biblical Hebrew III
Theo 211.3/BH 203
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, S.J.
Class schedule to be arranged by the professor with enrollees

This course consists in the translation and cursive reading of selections from the narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible. It will also include discussions of topics on advanced grammar and syntax using Waltke - O’Connor’s An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Students should now begin to invest in books needed for their future study of the Old Testament, among which are the Hebrew Bible and a Hebrew Dictionary.

Prerequisites: Theo 211.1-2/BH 201-202 Hebrew I and II

Biblical Greek I
Theo 212.1/BG 201
Fr. Herbert Schneider, S.J.

The course is designed for acquiring an active knowledge of the Koine Greek of the Bible. The methodology is the modern approach to language learning. Through listening, pattern drills, and memorization and acting out of dialogues in preparation for reading selected passages of the New Testament and other literature of the period, the student acquires an active knowledge of the language. At the end of the course, the student is prepared to begin reading the various books of the New Testament.

Minimum number of students: 6

Biblical Greek III
Theo 212.3/BG 203
Fr. Herbert Schneider, S.J.

This course involves the rapid reading of New Testament texts. The purpose of the course is to increase facility in the language and comprehension of New Testament texts.

Pre-requisites: Living Koine Greek I and II

Book of Revelation
Theo 227.2/SS 289/Theo 327.1/SS 389 
Dr. Markus Locker

This course studies the theology of the Book of Revelation in its social, historical and religious context from the historical-critical point of view. Hereby, students are introduced to the literary genre of apocalyptic literature marked by distinctive features like visionary experiences or journeys to heaven, often involving vivid symbolism. A careful reading and study of the text is accompanied by a survey of the most influential interpretative approaches throughout history (historicist, preterist, futurist, idealist) and followed by questions concerning a contemporary understanding of the writing.

Canon Law I
Theo 270
Fr. Reginaldo Mananzan, S.J.

The course studies Church Law with its origin in Jesus Christ – the Primary Legislator of the Church; its sources in Tradition – its history, theology, and role in today’s Church. It examines the significant canons of the following Books of the 1983 Code of Canon Law; General Norms, the People of God, and the Teaching Office of the Church.

Canon Law I
Theo 270
Fr. Enrico C. Eusebio, S.J.

This initial course in canon law is developed around four key questions: (1) In what sense is the Code of Canon Law of 1983 the final document of the Second Vatican Council? (2) Who make up the Church, the People of God? What are their prerogatives and obligations? (3) How is the People of God organized in order to serve its purpose? (4) How does the Church exercise today Christ’s triple office of governing, teaching and sanctifying? Part I of the course provides a basic introduction to the theology and history of canon law, with special focus on the new ecclesiological developments at Vatican II which guided the revision of the old Code of 1917. Part II looks into the communion of the Church as composed of the laity, clerics and consecrated persons, having their own unique charisms and ministries that build up the one Body of Christ. Part III studies the organization of the People of God on the level of the local, particular and universal Church. In Part IV, the course begins to study the Church’s triple office of governing, teaching and sanctifying, the treatment of which will be continued in the succeeding course, Canon Law II.

Christian Social Ethics
Theo 263
Fr. Eric Genilo, S.J.

The course will study the development of the Church’s Social Teaching from Rerum Novarum (1891) to Centesimus Annus (1991). The historical and cultural context of the writing of each document will be discussed, as well as the contribution of each document to the shaping of the Church’s position on social issues. The course will also provide an appreciation of the pastoral application of Catholic social teaching in documents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Themes in the Church’s social teaching will be discussed such as human dignity, solidarity, common good, participation, subsidiarity, private property, dignity of labor, economic development, peace and disarmament, and option for the poor. Other special topics include capital punishment, just war and Church ethics.

Christian Social Ethics
Theo 263
Fr. Romeo Intengan, S.J.

This course will systematically reflect, in the light of Christian faith, on a correct approach to addressing, in ethically appropriate ways, the specific problems in societal life, and on the concrete ethical guidelines and norms that arise from such an approach. It will integrate some of the main orientations and content of the social teaching of the Church.

The course will be presented in two parts: the first, fundamental Christian social ethics; and the second, concrete Christian social ethics.

Fundamental Christian ethics will consist of reflection upon the theoretical foundations of Christian social ethics. Among the main themes involved here are the correct methodology, the general categories, and the fundamental values of Christian social ethics, and a concrete theoretical and practical framework for mediating Christian social ethics for the present historical moment. The concrete mediating framework for Christian social ethics chosen in this course is the ethics of justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.

Concrete social ethics will study the moral questions and problems that Christians have to confront in the course of living their societal commitment. These questions and problems will be grouped into seven areas. The first area - of basic importance for the whole of concrete Christian ethics - is that of human rights. The second area is that of the basic unit of society - the family. The third, fourth, and fifth areas have to do with the three basic societal systems: the economy, culture, and politics. The sixth area is that of the natural environment. The seventh area is that of social conflict, social violence, and social change.

Christian Treasures from the First Centuries
Theo 238.1/377.5
Ateneo Title: Christian Witnesses from the First Centuries
Fr. Robert Godding, S.J.

Who was Jesus? How should we interpret the Holy Scripture? How should Christian communities be ruled and organized? How should Christians react in front of incomprehension and persecution? How can we present the Christian faith to a pagan world? These questions, and many others, have been discussed by Christians from the very beginnings. Treaties, letters, homilies, prayers, acts of martyrs, as well as paintings, sculptures, and mosaics, reflect the intensity and richness of the first Christian’s life and thought.

The course will present a selection of texts (in English translation) and works of art composed between 100 and 450. After the New Testament, the Church Fathers and the early Christian art constitute a fundamental (and too often neglected) reference in order to understand our faith as well as many aspects of the Church in its historical evolution.

Christian Worship
Theo 209
Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, S.J.

Christian Worship
Theo 209
Fr. Genaro Diwa

The course is an introduction to the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church. Beginning with the experience of worship and ritual in life, it considers the nature and scope of liturgy, its Trinitarian dimension, the liturgical assembly and various component elements of celebration. Key principles of sacramental theology are explained with a view to further study of the individual sacraments.

Christology
Theo 207
Fr. Miguel Lambino, S.J.

“But you, who do you say I am?” Responding to this question, this course has two major parts: Christology, which will focus on the identity of Jesus, and Soteriology, which will focus on Jesus’ saving work. Sensitive to the historical deepening of Christological reflection, the course will cover biblical, patristic, conciliar, liturgical and contemporary understandings. A conscious effort will be made to relate the class discussions to Asian, interreligious and pastoral concerns. The methodology would include reports, class discussions, lectures, research and other approaches - all intended to be student friendly.

Christology
Theo 207
Fr. James Kroeger, M.M.

Christology is the systematic faith reflection on the person, ministry, teaching and significance of Jesus Christ. This foundational course treats basic Christological themes: contemporary approaches to Christology and methodology; the “historical Jesus”, proclamation of the Kingdom; Jesus’ death and resurrection; redemption in Christ; faith formulations drawn from scriptural, conciliar, and contemporary theological reflection. A brief discussion of “Asian questions” (especially in religious pluralism) and the Christological insights of Ecclesia in Asia conclude the course (e.g. Where Jesus Walked Parable; How Jesus Died; Silent Witness).

Christology
Theo 207
Fr. Hartono Budi, S.J.

Christology is a systematic faith reflection on Jesus Christ, addressing the question of Jesus: “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29, 27). This critical faith reflection discusses the person of Jesus, his teaching and ministry, his death and resurrection as presented in the Gospel, the first ecumenical councils and various christologies. It is done within the community of Jesus' followers, later called church as pilgrim-in-history. This course also treats basic Christological concerns such as methodology and contemporary approaches to Christology such as one that seriously considers the context of various religions and cultures, with populations living in poverty as in the case of Asia. Creative reading, interreligious exposure and discussion will support this learning process.

Church History I: First to Thirteenth Centuries
Theo 272
Fr. Robert Godding, S.J. and Fr. Antonio de Castro, S.J.

Church History I: First to Thirteenth Centuries
Theo 272
Fr. Albert Flores

The course will introduce the student to the history of the Church from its beginnings to the high middle ages (13th century). It will pay close attention to several historical movements of the Church: from its Palestinian base to the wider Mediterranean world of the Roman Empire, from the collapse of this empire through the Barbarian invasions and their consequences for Church life, structure and doctrine. The course will also give a general account of Early Christianity’s diffusion to the East, and to the autonomous development of Eastern Christianity, with its base at Constantinople. It hopes to address in a general way developments in the Western Church in the areas of church organization and structure, spirituality, and doctrine, particularly through a consideration of the early councils.

Creation, Sin, Eschatology
Theo 239
Fr. Fernando Macalinao, S.J.

Creation, Sin, Eschatology
Theo 239
Fr. Jose Mario Francisco, S.J. and Fr. Manuel Francisco, S.J.

The value of ourselves and our world lies in that all are created, redeemed and destined by the Triune God in Jesus Christ. This theological reality does not diminish but enhances the characteristics and processes of the natural world as well as the relative autonomy of human freedom and history. Evil then, whether natural, moral or structural, is not a threat to this origin and destiny, but an indication of our need for transformation in Christ. The course draws from Scripture and Church documents as well as from cultural and scientific resources.

Doing Contextual Theology in Dialogue with Indigenous Peoples
Theo 245.4/Theo 345.5
Ateneo Title: Religion, The Catholic Church and and Society
Fr. Jojo Fung, S.J., Fr. Albert Alejo, S.J. and Fr. Pedro Walpole, S.J.

This course aims to contextualize the triple mission of the FABC V (Bandung) in terms of dialogue with the cultures, religions and poverty-marginalization of indigenous communities and the Asian Mandate of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) to engage in doing Asian theologies. Its objectives are: (a) To enable participants to learn about doing contextual theology in dialogue with the cultures, spirituality and struggle of indigenous peoples in Asia; (b) To learn about anthropological concepts and tools of critical analysis and theological reflection in the light of Scripture and the teachings of Vatican II, FABC, Catholic social teachings and papal encyclicals (Tradition); (c) To learn about community empowerment by way of pastoral response so that the indigenous communities are enabled to attain sustainable livelihood with greater dignity.

This course has 4 modules: (1) Orientation; (2) Anthropological Input and Cultural Analysis; (3) Discerning Theological Reflection; (4) Response in terms of community-based empowerment. Students are expected to participate in two (2) weekend community live-in interactive experiences in September 14-16 and October 5-7 (Ifugao and Igorot communities in Banaue and Bontoc-Lagawe).

Maximum number of students: 20

Doing Theology in Context
Theo 241.3/301
Ateneo Title: Christianity in Dialogue for MA; Theological Method for PhD
Fr. Felix Wilfred and Fr. Jose Mario Francisco, S.J.

Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Human Life)
Theo 262.2/386
Fr. Peter Pojol, S.J.

This seminar will focus on the bio-ethical and social issues addressed by John Paul II in his encyclical letter, Evangelium vitae, in 1995, as well as by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin in his Consistent Ethics of Life. There will also be a careful study of the papers presented in Choosing Life: Dialogue on Evangelium vitae.

Exploring Mission Through Film
Theo 248.1/ 345.3
Fr. James Kroeger, M.M.

A contemporary understanding of holistic mission and integral evangelization includes various dimensions:  witness of life; social transformation; interreligious and intercultural dialogue; explicit Gospel proclamation; prayer, liturgy, and spirituality.  This course, employing a variety of films, examines central elements of the Church’s mission of evangelization today, with special emphasis on the Asian context.

Examples of “Asian” Topics (with corresponding films) include: Interfaith Dialogue in Context (Japan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh); Social Witness and Development in Context (Thailand and Cambodia); Missionary Witnesses and Spirituality (Francis Xavier, Mother Teresa, Lorenzo Ruiz); Church in Contemporary China (“Living Temples”); Special Questions (Migration – “Asian Exiles”).

The methodology of the course will employ a weekly film or documentary viewing, class discussion, and additional complementary theological/missiological input by the professor.  Film reviews and relevant readings will be distributed.  Students will be required to submit short reflection and synthesis papers.

Expository Writing and Research Methods
PREng I
Ms. Catherine Tivnan-Oda

This course focuses on developing and refining skills in writing papers that students need in effectively expressing themselves as an academic writer. The course is organized into three parts in increasing complexity: Sentence Skills, Paragraphing, and Research. In strengthening students’ sentence skills, this unit includes reviewing grammar structures, sentence combinations, appropriate use of vocabulary and punctuation. Paragraphing is intended to refine students’ skills by employing the five patterns of expository writing (Comparison and Contrast, Process, Clarification, Cause and Effect, and Definition) with a higher level concentration on Theology and subjects with social relevance. Finally, research writing empowers students to further develop their skills by creating their own report research paper. Throughout the course, an environment of writing as a process will be adopted to create a clear, engaging and meaningful work.

Those taking Introduction to the Mystery of Faith may enlist in Section B of this course in consultation with Ms. Catherine Tivnan-Oda.

Family Dynamics and Counseling Approaches
Theo 293.1/Sp 93.1
Ms. Antonia C. Siy

Family Dynamics and Counseling Approaches
Theo 293.1/Sp 93.1
Fr. Arsenio A. Lumiqued, Jr., M.S.C.

The course will offer a psycho-spiritual approach to helping both developing and troubled families in the Philippine context. It will explore the psychodynamics of family systems, the dysfunctional manifestations of family crises in the socio-cultural setting, and the pastoral opportunities for caring and growth. Special care will be given to the trainee’s own family system. The course will invariably include diagnostic and analytic tools usable in counseling, and strategies and techniques in the resolution of family-wide problems. It will utilize experiential activities, actual case simulations, and explore the use of pastoral resources.

Co-requisite or Pre-requisite: Theo 289/Sp 89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Foundations for Directed Retreat
Theo 282.1/394.1
March 13 - 21, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.
April 17 - 25, 2012 Jesuit Retreat House, Cebu City

Foundational to the ministry of retreat-giving and spiritual direction is a deep experience of God’s love and the experience of accompaniment that helps one to notice, relish and respond to God’s person and action in oneself and one’s world. Hence, every applicant to our Directors’ formation modules are required to go through an individually-directed retreat preferably guided by a CIS-formed director.

Fundamentals of Directed Retreat-Giving
Theo 282.2/394.2
March 22 - April 3, 2012  Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.
April 25 - May 7, 2012 Jesuit Retreat House, Cebu City

This second module of the Formation Course formally introduces participants to the ministry of retreat-giving and spiritual direction as a ministry practiced with the intent of animating individuals, communities or even whole institutions. The participants are guided through conferences, case studies, real case spiritual direction demonstrations and workshops aimed at providing basic knowledge, skills and dispositions on spiritual direction and retreat-giving whether in individually-directed retreat formats or conference retreat formats. Module 2 of the Summer Formation course is also offered on a staggered basis as the Study Circle on Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Retreat-Giving.

Pre-requisite: Foundations for Directed Retreat

Giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Theo 282.4/394.4
4a April 11 - 19, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.
4b April 19 - 25, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.
4c April 25 - 29, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.

Module 4 provides an opportunity for participants to acquire a working knowledge of the specific parts and texts of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The course is designed to equip the participants with adequate knowledge and skills in order to give the Spiritual Exercises in daily life. The process seeks to guide participants through conferences, reflective reading, personal and common prayer, faith sharing and spiritual direction, whether one-on-one or in groups.

Pre-requisites: Foundations for Directed Retreat, Fundamentals of Directed Retreat-Giving) and Supervised Retreat-Giving Experience)

God One and Triune
Theo 237
Dr. Joaquin Yap, Jr., S.W.

This doctrinal-pastoral course on the living of Christian faith seeks to understand, interiorize, and proclaim the Trinitarian mystery as the central vivifying truth which responds to the deepest questions of the human heart. After a brief consideration of the present-day context of unbelief, the course gives a systematic exposition of the doctrine of the Trinity by means of Scripture and Tradition. The concluding lectures underline the pastoral dimensions of this doctrine which is meant to be the “deepest source, closest inspiration and the brightest illumination of the meaning of life that we can imagine” (Leonardo Boff).

God One and Triune
Theo 237
Fr. Fernando Guillen, Sch.P.

The Mystery of God: An Inquiry on the Holy Trinity. The capital aspect of the Christian Creed that summarizes and enlightens the whole Faith is the Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Indeed, we discover in the Trinity the everlasting source of the Design of Salvation, the deep meaning of the Incarnation of the Word, and the final horizon of the History of Mankind. Our course intends to explain the Trinitarian problem in the Asian context today, to analyze the biblical and historical data about the Holy Trinity with clarity and precision, and to summarize briefly the meaning of Catholic teaching on the Holy Trinity.

History of the Church in Asia
Theo 274/377
Ateneo Title: Selected Topics of Church History
Fr. Fernando Guillen, Sch.P.

Against the background of universal Church history and the successive paradigms of Roman Primacy, and coming from a missionary perspective, the course intends to present a historical survey of the principal periods and forms of Christianity in Asia, from the Apostolic and Patristic times (the Asian Patriarchates) to the centuries of the great Asian Empires (Arabic and Mongol) and the arrival of the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and French in Asia. Special attention will be given to the present situation of local Church in Asia since World War II and Vatican Council II, and the rise of Asian Theology.

International students may take this course as substitute for Theo 275, Philippine Church History.

Holy Orders
Theo 253
Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, D.D. and Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, S.J.

The course studies the contemporary theology of ordained ministries and especially the presbyterate; the ordained ministries and the origins of the Christian Church; the emergence of the Catholic priesthood in the Church’s magisterial teaching, especially in Trent, Vatican II and the Synod of 1971; outlines of a contemporary theology of the presbyterate, including current disputed questions.

Introducing the Theologies of Migration
Theo 236/363
Ateneo Title: Dogmatic Survey
Dr. Emmanuel S. de Guzman

The course focuses on methodological approaches in doing a theology of migration. It begins with anthropological-sociological perspectives to understanding the migrants’ experiences, and then deals with samples of attempts at doing systematic theologies from the migrants’ contexts. Students will participate in the construction of theologies for and with the migrants.

Introduction to the Mystery of Faith
Theo 206/BPM 101 (not applicable as STB or MA credit)
Fr. Hartono Budi, S.J.

This course is an overview (and a re-thinking) of the essential elements of the Christian Faith. It provides the students with a basic introduction to Christology, which is the systematic faith reflection on the person, ministry, teaching and significance of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospels, the first ecumenical councils and various christologies. Students will be guided in identifying “moments” of faith, hope and charity in one’s life in order to appreciate theological studies as a critical reflection on a living faith that is expressed within the context of a community called the Church. The course includes practical exercises and a modest research project to foster active and fruitful appreciation of the fundamentals of the faith.

Those taking this course may enlist in Section B of Expository Writing and Research in consultation with Ms. Tivnan-Oda.

Introduction to the Old Testament
Theo 215/BPM 102 (not applicable as STB or MA credit)
Fr. Rogel Anecito Abais, S.J.

This course introduces the students to Church teaching regarding Scripture in general and Biblical inspiration. It guides the students through the world of the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament which reflects the socio-political and religious history and ideals of ancient Israel. The following topics are treated: 1) the Bible and the Literature of the Ancient Near East; 2) the formation of the canon of the OT; 3) the books of the Torah; 4) the books of the Prophets; 5) the books of the Writings; 6) the overall message of the Old Testament and its relationship to the New. The course offers pedagogical tools in interpreting the Old Testament and in explaining and proclaiming the Sacred Scriptures to students and parishioners and to whomever the participants minister.

Israel’s Wisdom Literature
Theo 219/SS 276/Theo 319/SS 376
Fr. Rogel Anecito Abais, S.J.

This course intends to present an overview of the Sapiential literature in the First Testament. A general introduction of each book will be given, paying attention to its history, literary genre, structure, motifs, and theological themes. An exegetical analysis of selected pericopes from the different books will be presented to help the student appreciate some of the diachronic and synchronic concerns in the text.

Italian I
Ita1
Fr. Enrico Eusebio, S.J.

This basic Italian course introduces the fundamental elements of the Italian language: articles, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and the conjugation of verbs in the indicative mood.  Emphasis is on the progressive development of basic reading skills. Aside from the standard Italian grammar, exercise book, and dictionary, the following texts in Italian will be utilized as supplementary materials to enhance the building up of students’ vocabulary: common Catholic prayers, Breviary and Mass prayers, Scripture readings, religious and secular songs, etc.

Maximum number of students: 15

Jerusalem Temple Theology
Theo 220/320: Theology of the Old Testament
SS 271/371: Themes of the Pentateuch
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, S.J.

Since the time it was made the repository of the Ark of the Covenant to the time of its destruction in 70 A.D., the Jerusalem Temple played a central role in the faith-life of the people of Israel. This course studies the various religious attitudes and thoughts in the Hebrew Bible concerning the House of the Lord (e.g., Exod 25; Deut 12; 2 Sam 6- 7; Lev 16; Psalms; Mic 3; Jer 7; Ezk 8; etc).  It will explore some recurrent theological themes regarding the Temple - its significance as the symbol for the enduring presence of YHWH with his people - and how these themes may have some relevance for the Christian faith.

This is a workshop course in which part of the course will be spent on individual research by the students. Towards the end of the course each student will present his/her research paper in class. The basis for the final grade will be the oral presentation in class and the research paper.

Maximum number of students: 5

Short Bibliography: Margaret Barker, The Gate of Heaven: The History and Symbolism of the Temple in Jerusalem, Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2008. Michael Chytin, Architecture and Utopia in the Temple Era, tr. Richard Flant, New York: T&T Clark, 2006. Steven Fine (ed.), The Temple of Jerusalem: from Moses to the Messiah: in Honor of Professor Louis H. Feldman, Leiden; Brill, 2011. Simon Goldhill, The Temple of Jerusalem, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2005. Timothy Wade, The Jerusalem Temple and Early Christian Identity, Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2010.

Latin I
Theo 213.1
Fr. Reginaldo Mananzan, S.J.

Latin I is an introductory course to the basic grammar of Latin. There are no pre-requisites to the course, only a sincere will to study.

Management of Pastoral Programs in Migration
Theo 288.5/364/MTP 04
Ateneo Title: Effective Parish Group Organizing
Fr. Edwin Corros, C.S. and Fr. Graziano Battistella, C.S.

The course trains students in skills in pastoral planning, implementation and evaluation of programs with migrants and the families left behind. This would include as well training for advocacy and networking on migrants’ issues. The course will also offer possibilities of exposure to organizations involved in the migrant ministry.

Mariology
Theo 244/334
Msgr. Sabino Vengco

The course is a theological reflection on the mystery of Mary, the mother of the Redeemer, within the context of salvation history and the Church. It treats the scriptural roots of the Church’s teachings on Mary, patristic developments and dogmatic expressions in Christian tradition, certain ecumenical and feminist perspectives in the contemporary modern world, and particular manifestations of Marian devotion in the local churches of Asia.

Marital/Premarital Dynamics and Counseling: A Psycho-Spiritual Approach
Theo 293/Sp93
Fr. Ruben Tanseco, S.J.

The course will start with a Marriage Preparation Program, dealing with premarital psychodynamics, assessment for readiness in marriage through the use of premarital assessment instruments, followed by educative counseling. It will then explore the sources and patterns of interactional conflicts among couples, both marital and premarital, focusing on their socio-cultural, psycho-emotional, sexual, and spiritual underpinnings, followed by the sources and patterns of interactional growth, accenting the psycho-spiritual experience of authentic love.  The course will end with several basic operational models for marital counseling.  A content-and-process methodology will be used.

Co-requisite or Pre-requisite: Theo 289/Sp 89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling

Master of Arts Comprehensive Exam and Review
MA Syn
Fr. Manuel Francisco, S.J.

In order to assist M.A. students in reviewing the courses and in preparing for Part I of the MA comprehensive oral exam (Revelation-Faith, Christology, Ecclesiology, Christian Worship and Fundamental Moral Theology), LST provides review classes in every 1st and 3rd quarters of the academic year. Review classes will consist of seven (7) sessions of three (3) hours each.  This is equivalent to a quarter/half a semester of classes.  There will be an introductory session for an overview of the theses; five sessions for the five foundation courses; and a final integration/synthesis class. Review classes are optional.

Methods and Materials of Research
Theo Meth

a)    Research Techniques for Theological Libraries
       Fr. James Kroeger, M.M.

This practicum is designed to assist students in maximizing the use of a theological library, such as that of Loyola School of Theology. It emerges from the practical, concrete need of students to effectively discover and use theological sources for writing research/synthesis papers, particularly theses and dissertations. Often, important resources are missed and considerable time is wasted, because students are unaware of the library's resources and they do not know how to systematically do research in a theological library.

This ten-hour "hands-on" practicum or workshop is offered periodically throughout the semester; no credit is given; however, a modest registration fee is asked. Individual professors may prescribe this practicum as a pre-requisite to doing a major paper or writing a thesis. Students who take this workshop should have been enrolled at LST for at least one semester.

The entire practicum will be offered on one weekend: Friday (1:00 - 4:45 pm); Saturday (8:00 am - 12:00 nn and 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm). Each weekend session is limited to twelve students.

b)    Academic Style Module
       Fr. Peter Pojol, S.J.

The Academic Style Module includes training in the Turabian style applied to theological writing, the correct method in using data from sources, guidelines to avoid plagiarism, use of software, and other exercises to train students writing theological research papers. It is different from the LST Propaedeutic English course which trains the students in grammar and basic expository writing.

Migration in the Catholic Social Teaching
Theo 276/388/MTP03
Ateneo Title: History of the Development of Catholic Social Teaching for MA; Cross-Cultural Models for Christian Ethics for PhD
Fr. Graziano Battistella, C.S.

The first part of the course intends to trace the historical development of the teaching of the Church on the pastoral care of migrants, with particular attention to the major documents issued by the Popes and the Roman Curia. The second part will focus on the teaching of the Churches in Asia and on some thematic aspects.

Overview of Moral Theology
BPM 103 (not applicable as STB or MA credit)
Fr. Eric Marcelo Genilo, S.J.

This is a synthetic course on Christian morality that offers an overview of fundamental morality, sexual ethics, bio-ethics and social justice. It presents the historical richness and diversity of the Church’s moral tradition, seeking to provide the students with an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the sources of the moral tradition. Through the use of cases, the course will illustrate methods of moral analysis and the application of moral principles.

Pastoral Care of Migrants
Theo 292.1/360/ MTP08
Ateneo Title: Strategic Family Therapy
Fr. Nilo Tanalega, S.J.

This is a course on the psycho-social interventions and pastoral care of Migrant Workers and their families. The targeted population will be sorted out together with their all important issues for well-being, even as they are physically and emotionally separated from their own family members. The available interventions will be critiqued, and the class will explore other possible and effective service and care of them, both in their country of origin and job destinations. Derivation for personal Strategies and Plans of assistance in psychological, social and spiritual fields will be derived and evaluated at the end of the course.

Pastoral Group Process
Theo 295/Sp95
Fr. Arsenio Lumiqued, Jr., M.S.C.
Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00 pm
   
The course will give opportunity for students (a) to make a review and survey of the different theories  in  group  counseling  (like Person-Centered,  Psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Hypnotherapy, etc); (b) to experience these theories in a small growth group in class; and (c) to facilitate a small pastoral growth group outside class. The students will learn how to use the Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) and Process-Observation-Analysis (POA) which are important in facilitating groups. Priority will be given to students who are already involved with a group in their parish/church, work, or civic organization.

Prerequisite: Theo 289/Sp89 Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
   
Minimum number of students:  12

Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
Theo 289/361/Sp89
Fr. James Wenceslao Gascon, S.J.

Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
Theo 289/361/Sp89
Fr. James Wenceslao Gascon, S.J.

The course offers a basic understanding of psychological realities and an experience of the basic helping skills for individual counseling, as an aid to pastoral care in the Philippine context. The first part of the course deals with the psycho-dynamics of personality development, intrapersonal and interpersonal, normal and abnormal, and relevant cultural factors. The second part of the course treats the principles of a humanistic-Christian approach to individual pastoral counseling, focusing on basic helping skills. The course ends with metapersonal (societal) dimensions of pastoral care from a psycho-spiritual viewpoint.

Pentateuchal Studies 
Theo 216/SS 211/Theo 316/SS 311
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, S.J.

The course deals with the history of Pentateuchal research; the themes that bind the Pentateuch together; and the Levitical and Deuteronomic theologies of those who have written, compiled and edited the Pentateuch. This course includes the exegesis and rhetorical analysis of some key passages in the Pentateuch.

Pentateuchal Studies
Theo 216/SS 211/Theo 316/SS 311
Sr. Helen Graham, M.M.

After an introduction to the Pentateuch/Torah, its place in Jewish life and its relationship to the Christian Bible, this course will take up briefly some current issues in Torah/Pentateuchal studies; the shifting paradigm in contemporary research; an overview of the five divisions of the Pentateuch/Torah: Genesis through Deuteronomy; and an in-depth focus on as many selected portions as time permits. Particular focus will be given to encountering the text through a study of the weekly Torah readings.

Philippine Church History
Theo 275
Fr. Antonio de Castro, S.J.

The course begins with the evangelization of the Philippines under the Patronato church-state regime and follows the development of the Christian community, to the American colonial regime, and the beginning of full Filipinization.

Presiding at Liturgy
Theo Lit
Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, S.J.
F 9:00 am – 12:00 nn

This course is designed to prepare candidates for ordination (diaconate, presbyterate) to exercise their new ministerial roles at the Eucharist and in various sacramental celebrations. Starting from a consideration of the “qualities of a good presider”, it involves the students in a practical demonstration of this role by focusing on different parts of the Mass and the other rites. As the day of diaconate ordination draws near, attention is given to the deacon’s role at Mass and as presider at baptism, marriage and blessings. All LST candidates for ordination are required to take and pass an examination demonstrating their ability to preside at the liturgy in a competent, pleasing and prayerful manner.

Psalms, The Songs of Israel
Theo 218/SS 233/Theo 318/SS 333
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, S.J.

This course is a study of the psalms – their origin, literary genres, theological themes, and liturgical use in Ancient Israel as well as in contemporary Christian worship. Discussions focus on the major themes found in the psalms, such as Davidic kingship, messianism, wisdom, personal faith and piety of the psalmists, etc. Form-critical exegesis of representative psalms, including the analysis of elements and techniques of Hebrew poetry will be undertaken in the class lectures. Further studies of other psalms are made in the group research projects.

Religious Education as Instruction in the Mystery of Faith
Theo 206.1/306
Dr. Ma. Lucia Natividad

This course is a study of religious education as instruction in the Faith precisely as the core of the Church’s ministry of the Word. It focuses primarily on the doctrinal dimension (Creeds) of the Faith, as operative in the actual inculturated daily living of the Faith in the local Christian community.     

Maximum number of students: 10
                    
Revelation-Faith
Theo 205
Fr. Manuel Francisco, S.J.

Part I: surveys the history of theology of revelation; analyzes revelation as event (words) and deeds of God in history, the content of revelation (historical, doctrinal, and mystery) and the transmission of revelation (through Scriptures and Tradition); studies the signs of revelation, the method of a biblical apologetic, and the faith of the Church concerning Jesus as the definitive revelation of God. Part II: studies the notion of faith according to the OT and the NT and to important theologians and Church councils; analyzes the nature and properties of faith, the object and content of faith, the interaction of divine grace and human freedom in the act of faith, the effect and responsibilities of faith, and the eschatological dimension of ecclesial faith.

Revelation-Faith
Theo 205
Dr. Joaquin Yap, Jr., S.W.

Fundamental theology endeavors to study the foundational reality of Christianity and theology, which is the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. This revelation seeks a response of faith from the human addressee. Part I begins with an overview of the treatise on revelation, and examines successively: revelation as occurrence; revelation as doctrinal and historical; revelation as mystery; credibility and the signs of revelation. Part II considers the biblical foundation of the profoundly human experience of religious faith. This is followed by a rather rapid survey of faith in the history of dogma and theology. The course ends with a theological reflection on the paradoxes of faith.

Revelation-Faith
Theo 205
Fr. Arnel Aquino, S.J.

The first part of the course makes a historical and systematic survey of the theology of revelation and its development from: Scripture, the Church Fathers, the age of the Enlightenment, the advent of the Church Councils, with particular focus on the Christ-event and on Dei Verbum, and from theological reflections by contemporary theologians regarding the words and deeds of God in the Son and the Spirit, disclosed to and received by the world, and proclaimed in the words and deeds of the Church as a community constituted by the constantly revelatory Trinity. The course will also include a discussion on religious pluralism and the unicity and universality of the Christ-event in a multi-creedal, multi-cultural world, including the question of ongoing revelation. The second part of the course studies and analyzes the notion of faith − beginning from the Scripture, the Church Fathers, pertinent theologians and Church councils. It will conclude with a discussion on the crucial dynamic of faith and grace in the life of the individual, and more importantly, in living as community, as Church.

 
Sangguniang Pastoral
Theo 289/361/Sp 89
Fr. Teodulo Gonzales, S.J.

Nag-aalay ng pangunahing kaalaman sa larangan ng sikolohiya at ng mga kasanayan ng pagtulong na kinakailangan ng pinagsasanggunian.  Ang unang bahagi ay tumutukoy sa pagsusuri ng kaloobang siko-emosiyonal ng isang tao at sa kanyang pakikitungo sa iba at sa kapaligaran. Sa ikalawang bahagi naman, ang mga panuntunan ng maka-Tao at maka-Diyos na sanggunian sa pagtulong ng indibiduwal ang tatalakayin. At ang kurso ay magtatapos sa mga pagsasanay tungkol sa pagtulong sa loob ng mga situwasyong pastoral.

Spirituality and Medieval Mystics
Theo 284.2/398
Ateneo Title: Mysticism
Dr. Carmen Valdes

The course delves into the lives of the medieval mystics such as Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Hadjewich, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola and others. It looks into their role in the development of spirituality in Christianity based on their historical-theological foundations and their on-going life-project, which is still an energetic force in the 21st century. Why are their lives and mystical experiences relevant today? Are we called to mysticism in our relationship with God and the world?

Supervised Retreat-Giving Experience (with basic skills review)
Theo 282.3/394.3
March 29 - April 10, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.

Supervised Retreat-Giving Experience
Theo 282.3/394.3
April 4 - April 10, 2012 Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Q.C.

This Module 3 provides occasions for supervised retreat-giving experiences, focusing on a practicum experience for individually-directed retreats. Participants are guided through a review and deepening of the learning of Module 2 and then initiated into directing 1-3 retreatants making 4-day individually-directed retreats, while receiving one-on-one supervision with our Center staff or associates. After the practicum, participants gather together for appropriation sessions on retreat-giving. Only those who satisfactorily completed Module 2 qualify for this third module.

Pre-requisites: Foundations for Directed Retreat and Fundamentals of Directed Retreat-Giving

Synoptics
Theo 225/SS 241/Theo 325/SS 341
Fr. Herbert Schneider, S.J.
M 9:00 am – 12:00 nn   

Students are introduced to the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. Background for an understanding of each gospel, overview study, and more detailed exegesis of chosen passages will lead course participants not only to a better understanding of each gospel, but also to an appreciation of each evangelist as a theologian and pastor.

Synoptics
Theo 225/SS 241/Theo 325/SS 341
Fr. Renato Repole, S.J.

This course is an exploration of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) with particular attention to a) the problem of their interrelationships (the Synoptic Problem); b) the various approaches or methods that may help in understanding these Gospels, including specific ways to interpret parables, miracle stories, infancy narratives, etc.; and c) the particular theological emphases of each Gospel, especially in Christology, Pneumatology, the Paschal Mystery, Eschatology.

The Bible and People of God on the Move (Reading Course)
Theo 222.1/322.1/MTP02
Ateneo Title: Old Testment Seminar II
Fr. Mariano Cisco, C.S.
Frequency of meetings to be arranged by the professor

The course explores some of the Scripture texts in which God’s people are presented as descendants of outsiders. In the New Testament, Jesus comes as a “foreigner” and offers a new perspective to discover in every encounter with the migrant something unique of God’s experience and to appreciate hospitality to the stranger as the pastoral challenge of our time.

The Social Justice Advocacy of Bartolomé de las Casas
Theo 242/339.1
Ateneo Title: Redemption for MA; Faith and Philosophy for PhD
Fr. Hartono Budi, S.J.

Bartolomé de las Casas, OP (1484-1566) challenged the injustices committed in Latin America during the era of Spanish discovery and conquest of the New World as well as its Evangelization. For about 40 years he was exposed to the reality of the people of the New World and witnessed their sufferings due to the brutal treatment of their conquerors. Later, the conquest and colonization of the New World were presented in Europe as a missionary endeavour, a means to justify their presence, at any cost. Fray Bartolomé fought for the victims’ rights – a form of social justice advocacy − and wrote many treatises and memorials, masterpieces of history, anthropology and applied theology. He combined rights with facts, reflection with the knowledge of the situation, and confronted the oppression with “the law of Christ”.

The aim of this course is to study his theology and philosophical worldview in context, one that was born from the reality of injustice in the early Evangelization of Latin America and closely related to the person and his works. Redemption was demonstrated with its obvious socio-historical component, as later promoted by Latin American liberation theologians of the 20th century.

Though not required, some knowledge of the Spanish language would be helpful for students enrolling in this course.

Vocation and Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises
Theo 280.1/392.1
Fr. Jose V.C. Quilongquilong, S.J.

The course is divided into two parts. First, it will explore the theology of the mystery of Vocation as reflected in Church teaching since the Second Vatican Council. Related theological and pastoral issues on the specific Christian vocation as lay, religious, and ordained will also be discussed. Second, it will relate the theological explorations on the mystery of vocation with the vocational experience of St. Ignatius Loyola as narrated in his Autobiography and the dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises. Then, it examines how these two parts (the knowledge aspect and the experiential aspect) converge in our ongoing spiritual journey of conversion, commitment, and communion with God. A basic knowledge of the life of St. Ignatius and an experience of the Spiritual Exercises (in its various forms) would be helpful to appreciate more this course.