500
Provides an introduction to the history, methods, and contemporary practice in catechetics. The Church's catechetical documents are studied in depth, providing the necessary foundations for the other religious courses. Catechetical skills will be developed by analyzing specific doctrines in order to learn how to handle them in catechetical presentations, determining what is essential in presenting a catechesis that is systematic and organic. In addition, the students will be introduced to the life and educational practice of St. John Bosco.
Pre/Co-requisite:
CAT 120. For CAT majors only.
Teaches students to see how Catholic doctrine is driven by Scripture, and how to effectively use the Bible in catechesis. The class examines the relationship of Scripture and Tradition, the Catholic hermeneutic in Scriptural interpretation, and the narrative of the Bible. Students will be exposed to various ways of using the Bible in passing on the faith to others, and be challenged to come up with creative ways to use Scripture in different catechetical settings.