Course Schedule

PHIL 1203 Introduction to the Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas

Tuesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM  January 19 - May 4, 2021
Professor: Dr. Alex Schimpf

An Introduction to the philosophy of the "Common Doctor of the Church", St. Thomas Aquinas. The course explores the many and varied themes presented in St. Thomas' Summa Theologiae, and the harmonious relationship between faith and reason.

Required  Book

Summa of the Summa Edited by Peter Kreeft ISBN: 978 0898703009 $20.27

THEO 3053 Sacramental Theology

Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM January 21 - May 6, 2021
Professor: Dr. Jason Fugikawa

A consideration of the Church community as Sacrament - sign and cause - of Christ in the world today. Notions to be explored in this class include an understanding and appreciation of sacramentality, religious ritual and symbol. These understandings will provide the basis for an in-depth reflection on the seven sacramental actions of the Church from both an historical and contemporary point of view.

Required Books

	The Spirit of the Liturgy     Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Hardback ISBN: 978-1621642589 Available through Amazon $24.95 Paperback ISBN: 978-1621644293 Available through Ignatius Press: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Spirit-of-the-Liturgy-Commemorative-Edition-P3674.aspx     $16.96
	A Key to the Doctrine of the Eucharist    Dom Anscar Vonier ISBN: 978-0615900353   $12

Classes may be attended at the following locations which are connected via video conferencing. Most live instruction will be hosted at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Sites are subject to the availability of the host parish. In addition, students with the equipment and ability to video conference from home may be allowed to attend classes as individual video conference sites.