TH 610 - Theology of Orders: Bishop, Priest, Deacon

This prerequisite may be waved in special circumstances with the permission of the Program Director.

Course Learning Objectives

• Discuss the relationship of the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Orders to the Priesthood of Christ
• Identify the connection between the development of the doctrine of the degrees/orders of ministerial priesthood and their roots in the New Testament
• Explain the essential difference between the priesthood of the faithful and the sacrament of order of Holy Orders
• Distinguish the three orders/degrees of the sacrament of Holy Orders:  deacon, priest, and bishop
• Understand and articulate the teachings of the Magisterium on the male priesthood and diaconate