Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology with Specialization in ...

FIRST COMPONENT: MASTERS LEVEL COURSES
[Leading to an Masters in APPLIED THEOLOGY
With SPECIALIZATION in Formative Counseling]
BASIC COURSES
18 UNITS
Foundations of Applied Theology I: Basic Realities and Process (APT101M )
3 units
Within the framework of the mutual interaction between the Judaeo-Christian Tradition and
contemporary human experience, the fundamental notions of Revelation and Faith shall be dealt with.
The process of “doing theology”, particularly with cultural resources, will be explained and illustrated.
Trends in Biblical Studies: OT (APT201M )
3 units
A survey of the contemporary trends in the study of the bible in the area of the New Testament. The
course is an updated overview of scholarly findings on the subject and their relevance to
contemporary issues.
Trends Biblical Studies: NT
(APT202M)
3 units
A survey of the contemporary trends in the study of the bible in the area of the New Testament. The
course is an updated overview of scholarly findings on the subject and their relevance to
contemporary issues.
Doing Christology in a Cultural Context (APT204M)
3 units
The present-day understanding of the identity and the significance of Jesus is no longer confined to
Western philosophical categories. Following the general renewal in theology inspired by Vatican II,
various approaches to Christology have been developed. One of these, the cultural approach, seeks to
inculturate the Christian Faith in Jesus Christ in the different cultures of peoples. The course first
analyzes the first disciples’ experience of Jesus in order to ascertain the theological and hermeneutical
principles involved in it and to indicate the various stages the experience underwent. Knowledge of
these principles and stages will then provide guidance in articulating a “Christology” utilizing local
cultural categories.
Foundations of Moral Life
(APT206M)
3 units
This course covers various moral problems in the contemporary world and the challenges they pose.
However, a specific slant is given to Asian context. The course will provide occasions to apply the
moral principles in the fundamental moral theology in its various fields: sexual, medical and social
issues. It will concentrate on analysis of the different moral cases and the proper pastoral paths
possible for the cases.
A Lay – Centered Church
3 units
(APT203M)
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