Curriculum for the Master of Divinity Degree

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
I Philosophy Ancient Philosophy Logic Intro. to the Life and Works of Thomas Aquinas Philosophy of Nature [Cosmology] Elementary Latin I	Medieval Philosophy Philosophical Ethics Philosophical Anthropology Communicating God’s Word  ElementaryLatin II
II Philosophy Modern Philosophy Philosophy of Being Philosophy of Knowledge Early and Medieval Church History Elementary Greek I    Ministries Practicum [Non-Credit]	Recent Philosophy Theology and History of Preaching Elective (Philosophy) Reformation and Modern Church History ElementaryGreek II
I Theology Pentateuch Nature and Method of Theology Principles of Christian Moral Life I Introduction to Church Law Introduction to Pastoral Ministry	Synoptic Gospels The Triune Principles of Christian Moral Life II The People of God in Church Law Preaching: Preparation and Presentation
II Theology Prophets of Israel Creation and the Human Person Theological Virtues Sacraments:  Theology and Initiation Supervised Ministry	Pauline Letters Theology of Grace Cardinal and Moral Virtues Sacraments:  Eucharist and Orders Catholic Social and Sexual Teaching
III Theology Johannine Writings Basic Elements of Christology Sacrament of Marriage Theology of Liturgy Ecclesiology Deacon Practicum [Non-Credit]	Wisdom Literature Elective [Systematic Theology] Elective Elective Elective [Comprehensive Exams]
IV Theology: (Pastoral Year) Teaching & Learning (Elective)	Sacraments:  Reconciliation & Anointing Priesthood Practicum [Non-Credit]