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THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY
REV. Msgr. GERALD L. ORBANEK, M.A., Chairperson
FACULTY: Professor: Rev. Terry Giles. Associate Professors:
Patrick F. O’Connell, Suzanne Richard. Assistant Professors:
Sister Michele Healy, S.S.J., Rev. Edward C. Krause, Rev. Gerald L. Orbanek,
Rev. Nicholas Rouch, Rev. Casimir Wozniak. Instructor: Rev. Michael T.
Kesicki
Aims and Objectives:
St. Anselm of Canterbury defines Theology as “faith seeking
understanding.” Since a faith commitment is an essential part of that community
of learning which is Gannon University, it follows that a scientific and
systematic investigation of that faith plays an important part in the
intellectual life at Gannon.
With this in mind, the Theology Department offers several
courses as part of the Core of Discovery. Each student is required first to take
Introduction to Sacred Scriptures (LTHE 121). After successful completion of
this course, the student is offered his or her choice of one of any of the
Theology catalog offerings which vary from semester to semester. Upon completion
of that course each student is further required to take either Theology of Moral
Responsibility (LTHE 227) or Philosophy of Ethical Responsibility (LPHI 237).
In addition, the Theology Department offers a sequence of
courses enabling a student to major in the study of Theology or to take
specialized Theology courses as an elective in his or her field of
concentration. The Theology major at Gannon will find the program a very
thorough program in Catholic Theology enabling him or her to specialize in
either Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology. The Theology major is required
to complete 30 credits in Theology and to write and defend a thesis showing his
or her competence in the field and the ability to do independent research. The
student who takes specialized Theology courses as an elective in his or her
field of concentration must have completed the Core of Discovery Theology
requirements.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
THEO 200-209: Special Topics in Theology
These are 1-credit tutorials offered to students as enrichments for their
general college educational experience. These courses, whose topics vary from semester to semester, as determined by the
faculty, consist of weekly discussions on a common text, theme, or issue of
current interest.
1 credit
THEO 240: Faith, Revelation and Theology
An investigation of the nature and methods of the science of Theology, with a
study of the phenomenon of faith, of Revelation, and of Biblical and Magisterial
hermeneutics.
3 credits
THEO 331: Israel: Election, Covenant and Promise
A study of the Pentateuch of the Hebrew Scriptures seen in the context of the
history of Israel from the pre-Patriarchal period to the beginning of the
Christian Era.
3 credits
THEO 332: Prophet, Poet and Sage in Israel
A study of the phenomenon of prophecy in the Old Testament, with special
emphasis on the distinctive character of the individual prophets, and a study of
the prayer of the Psalms, and Wisdom literature.
3 credits
THEO 333: The Synoptic Gospels
A study of the first three Gospels, their origin and composition, and their
distinctive theological content.
3 credits
THEO 334: The Theology of John and Paul
A study of the two great theologians of the New Testament, St. John and St.
Paul.
3 credits
THEO 341: The Living God
A study of the Christian understanding of God in revelation and in Christian
Tradition.
3 credits
THEO 342: Jesus Christ: Yesterday, Today and Forever
A consideration of the question, “Who is Jesus of Nazareth?”, and a study of the
answers to that question presented by the Scriptures, ecclesiastical tradition
and classic and contemporary theology.
3 credits
THEO 344: The Theology of Church
A study of the origins, nature, structure and role of the Church, with special
emphasis on the theological insights of the II Vatican Council.
3 credits
THEO 345: The Theology of Worship
A study of Christian worship in its Christological, ecclesial and
sacramental dimensions.
3 credits
THEO 346: Women and the Pilgrim Church
A study of women’s contribution to Scripture, Theology, and the Church from
the Church’s origins to contemporary times.
3 credits
THEO 347: The Theology of Marriage
A study of the Judaeo-Christian understanding of marriage in its various
aspects, biblical, theological, canonical, psychological, in the light of
current ecclesial doctrine.
3 credits
THEO 350: Current Problems in Moral Theology
An examination of selected current moral problems, including revolution and liberation, world hunger, population control, contraception, abortion, and sexuality with a suggested Christian response.
3 credits
THEO 361: Christianity and World Religions
A study of the religious quest of humankind with special emphasis on the religions of India and the Far East, as well as Christianity.
3 credits
THEO 362: The Thought of the Fathers
An introduction to the thought of the great writers of the early Church and of their influence of subsequent Christian theology.
3 credits
THEO 390-394: Special Topics
1-3 credits
THEO 395-399: Independent Study
1-3 credits
THEO 400: Senior Seminar
A research seminar of faculty and senior majors.
(Required of all senior majors)
3 credits
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Theology Curriculum
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)
| FRESHMAN | | SOPHOMORE |
| 3 | Hist of West & World/LHST 111 |
| 3 | College Composition/LENG 111 |
| 3 | Crit Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 |
| 3 | Sacred Scriptures/LTHE 121 |
| 3 | Catholic Tradition/LTHE 223 |
| 3 | Protestant Tradition/LTHE 225 |
| 6 | Foreign Language |
| 3 | Inv to Philosophy/LPHI 231 |
| 3 | Social Science/BCOR,SOCI,POLI,PSYC |
| 3 | Mathematics |
| 33 | Credits |
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| 3 | Theo of Moral Resp/LTHE 227 |
| 3 | Philosophy of God/LPHI 233 |
| 3 | Philosophy of Knowledge/LPHI 235 |
| 3 | Literature Series/LENG 240 |
| 3 | LS Science/BIOL,CHEM |
| 6 | Elective |
| 6 | Cognate |
| 3 | Faith, Revelation, Theo/THEO 240 |
| 3 | Israel:Elec, Covnt, Prom/THEO 331 |
| 33 | Credits |
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| JUNIOR | | SENIOR |
| 3 | Phil of Ethical Resp/LPHI 237 |
| 3 | Synoptic Gospels/THEO 333 |
| 3 | Theo of John & Paul/THEO 334 |
| 3 | Theo of Church/THEO 344 |
| 3 | Theology elective |
| 9 | Cognate |
| 6 | Elective |
| 3 | Fine Art Series/LFIN 251-253 |
| 33 | Credits |
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| 3 | Senior Seminar/LBST 383 |
| 3 | Jesus Christ: Yesterday, Today, & Forever/THEO 342 |
| 3 | Theology of Worship/THEO 345 |
| 3 | Women & the Pilgrim Church/THEO 346 |
| 3 | Theology elective |
| 9 | Cognate |
| 2 | Elective |
| 3 | Theology Senior Seminar/THEO 400 |
| 29 | Credits |
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Cognate subjects include Education, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Political
Science, Classical Languages, Language and Literature, English, Economics, and
Natural Sciences. A total of 24 credit hours in the cognate is required.
ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURE MINOR
For a description see The Archaeology and Culture section in this catalog.
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