Basic Diploma in Catholic Theology

Purpose

The purpose of the Basic Diploma in Catholic Theology is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology as well as communications and
basic ministry skills. This course of study constitutes a partial fulfillment of the requirements for archdiocesan certification of volunteers and professionals in ministry, and it may be used as a component of the Associate of Arts in Ministry (AAM) degree or the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree.

Goals

SHMS strives to instill in its Basic Diploma recipients the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of Sacred Scripture, Catholic tradition, and ministry, such as:
• Demonstrate the use of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sacred Scripture, and someconciliar documents for the study of Catholic theology.
• Identify basic tenets of the Catholic faith.
• Apply Catholic theology and the principles of theological reflection to a ministerial case study