Prerequisites

The Augustine Institute announces two new prerequisite requirements:

THEO 500: Introduction to Graduate Study of Catholic Theology (2 credit hrs) This introductory course has several aims.  It seeks to help students understand how Catholic doctrine coheres with the story of salvation.  This course will also familiarize students with the major developments in the history of theology and introduce them to the major theological thinkers.  In addition, the lectures and readings encourage students both to approach theology in a prayerful manner  and to apply  theology in a catechetical context.  Finally, a considerable portion of this course is devoted to learning the skills necessary to study theology effectively and write academic papers correctly.

PHIL 500: Introduction to Philosophy (2 credit hrs) This course provides an introduction to the methodology and major themes of philosophy, such as logic, anthropology, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

Questions:

Why is the Augustine Institute requiring prerequisites?

The faculty of the Augustine Institute has determined that foundational principles of philosophy and of graduate study of theology would greatly benefit our students. Students who enter into the course of students with the requisite knowledge of basic content and methods will be much more likely to succeed in our program.

When will the prerequisites become mandatory?

            On-campus students: Fall 2011

            Distance Education: Spring 2012

Can I test out of the prerequisites?

These prerequisite requirements can be waived based on prior study and after passing an examination administered by the Academic Dean.

How will they be offered?

Both classes will be offered on campus in the first two weeks of August 2011. Beginning in the Spring 2012 they will be offered through distance education for both on-campus and distance education students.