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T4 Rev Syllabus
T4 Rev Syllabus
T4 Rev Syllabus
Course Description:
The Tredfor course develops in the students the disposition and knowledge in discerning that Christian life is
both a vocation and a response of faith to the call of God. As such, it focuses on the sacraments of vocation and
commitment: Matrimony and Holy Order.
Key Topics:
Texts:
Church documents, Canon Law, Holy Bible
Grun, A., The Seven Sacraments, NY: Continuum, 2005 (c. 6)
McBrien, R., Catholicism, London: Geoffrey Chapman, 2000 (Cc. 21 and 24)
O'Collins, G., Rethinking Fundamental Theology, London: Oxford UP, 2011 (ch. 13)
Rolheiser, R., Against an Infinite Horizon, NY: Crossroad, 1995 (ch.5)
Gray, J., Mars and Venus on a Date & Children are from Heaven, HarperCollins e-books
1. Research/Report (30%):
(the class will be divided into two big groups. Each group will work on & present in class the books of J. Gray)
2. Exams (30%): Written and Final Oral Exams (based on Lectures, Reports, etc, esp. McBrien)
3. Readings (20%): on Marriage (Rolheiser, due 19 June), Priesthood (Grun, due 17 July)
4. Others (20%): Attendance and Class Participation (includes seatwork, group discussion, short quizzes,
TVEP)