Curriculum
Our core curriculum offers foundational courses specifically designed to present a broad educational opportunity aimed at preparing the student to grow in their knowledge and love of the Catholic Faith and to bring their faith to others. Each semester-long course represents twenty-eight classroom hours and includes optional testing leading to certificate achievement. In addition to our core curriculum, the Magdala Apostolate offers continuing formation classes for those who have completed the core curriculum.
The Magdala Apostolate offers a broad range of foundational and continuing formation courses.
Scripture
SC 101 Foundations in Sacred Scripture
SC 102 Introduction to the Old Testament
SC 201 Introduction to the New Testament
Theology
TH 101 De Deo Uno (Oneness of God)
TH 102 De Deo Trino (The Triune God)
TH 201 De Gratia (On Grace)
TH 202 Ecclesiology
TH 301 Moral Theology
TH 302 Sacramental Theology
Church History
CH 101 History of the Ancient and Biblical World
CH 102 History of the Church from Christ to Today
CH 201 / SP 101 History & Development of the Consecrated Life I
CH 202 / SP 102 History & Development of the Consecrated Life II
Philosophy
PH 101 Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
PH 102 Principles of Christian Philosophy
PH 201 Philosophy of Human Nature
PH 202 Ethics
Catechetics
CT 101 Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CT 102 Biblical Catechetics
Spirituality
SP 101 / CH 201 History & Development of the Consecrated Life I
SP 102 / CH 202 History & Development of the Consecrated Life II
SP 112 Liturgical Spirituality
SP 201 Ascetical and Mystical Theology
SP 202 Mariology
Continuing Formation Courses
SC 202 Pentateuch
SC 301 Historical Books
SC 302 Wisdom Literature & Prophets
SC 401 Synoptic Gospels
SC 402 The Epistles of Saint Paul
SC 501 Johannine Literature
SC 502 Biblical Apologetics
TH 401 The Apostolic and Ante-Nicaean Fathers
TH 402 Nicaean and Post-Nicaean Fathers
TH 501 Theological Virtues
TH 502 Cardinal Virtues
LA 101 Spoken Liturgical Latin
LA 102 Spoken Liturgical Latin II
LA 201 Greek
SP 301 Evangelical Counsels