TH 562 - Foundations in Religious Education

Interactivity: Discussion Board

Final Assessment: None

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

• Understand the ministry of Catechesis, its tasks, nature, and purpose and the object of Catechesis. 
• Grasp the Source and sources of Catechesis. 
• Understand the Deposit of Faith. 
• Become more deeply familiar with the Symbol of Faith. 
• Become familiar with the significant historical moments within Catechetics. 
• Become acquainted with selected key catechetical figures throughout history and recognize the methodology used throughout history. 
• Strengthen your own knowledge of the Catholic faith by reading primary catechetical resources throughout the Church’s history. 
• Engage with the key genres of Catechesis: initiation homilies, catechisms, and directories. 
• Understand “evangelizing catechesis.”