Catholic Doctrine and Theological Development
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Catholic Doctrine
Overview of the importance of doctrine in Catholicism

Module #2
Sources of Catholic Doctrine
Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium as sources of Catholic teaching

Module #3
The Role of the Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Church and its role in defining doctrine

Module #4
Catholic Doctrine and Philosophy
The relationship between faith and reason in Catholic thought

Module #5
The Development of Doctrine
How Catholic doctrine has evolved over time

Module #6
The Trinity:Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The nature and relationship of the three persons of the Trinity

Module #7
The Incarnation of Jesus Christ
The significance of Jesus as fully human and fully divine

Module #8
The Hypostatic Union
The union of Jesus human and divine natures

Module #9
The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus
The significance of Jesus resurrection and ascension

Module #10
The Early Christological Controversies
The development of Christological doctrine in the early Church

Module #11
The Nature of the Church
The Church as the Body of Christ and the People of God

Module #12
The Marks of the Church
The characteristics of the Church:one, holy, catholic, and apostolic

Module #13
The Sacraments:Introduction and Baptism
The nature and significance of the sacraments, with a focus on Baptism

Module #14
The Eucharist:Sacrifice and Sacrament
The Eucharist as a sacrifice and a sacrament

Module #15
The Other Sacraments
Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony

Module #16
The Human Person:Creation and Fall
The nature of humanity and the effects of original sin

Module #17
The Nature of Grace
The gift of Gods life and love in the soul

Module #18
Justification and Sanctification
The process of becoming righteous and holy in Gods eyes

Module #19
Merit and Cooperation with Grace
The role of human effort in responding to Gods grace

Module #20
The Beatific Vision
The ultimate goal of human existence:seeing God face-to-face

Module #21
The Last Things:Death, Judgment, and Hell
The Catholic understanding of the end of life and the afterlife

Module #22
Heaven and the Beatific Vision
The nature of eternal life and happiness in heaven

Module #23
The Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Mary
The significance of Marys sinlessness and bodily assumption

Module #24
Mariology:Mary as Mother and Model
The role of Mary in Catholic devotion and spirituality

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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