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Studying for a Catholic Certificate

This academic course delves deep into Catholic teachings, with an emphasis on critiquing and broadening perspectives. Explore Vatican documents, second Vatican Council, and writings of the Popes critically. Engage in independent reflection and clear arguments backed by sources, enhancing your knowledge and understanding.

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Studying for a Catholic Certificate

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  1. Studying for aCatholic Certificate Revd Dr Gareth Leyshon Archdiocese of Cardiff

  2. An Academic Course • Cite your sources • Show diverse opinions A Catholic Course • Be clear what the church teaches • Critique it!

  3. An Academic Course • Evidence of good knowledge and understanding of the question and materials, relevant concepts and methodology. • Reading beyond the recommended minimum; • Independent reflection; • Good level of critical analysis; • Clear and coherent arguments supported by appropriate examples; • Good, clear written style • Full and accurate referencing and bibliography.

  4. Teaching Catholic Theology • An academic approach • Vatican documents are privileged • INFALLIBLE DOGMA • AUTHORITATIVE TEACHING • DISCIPLINARY NORMS • OFFICIAL OPINIONS • Church sets boundaries • For Alternatives: McBrien

  5. 1997 onwards www.vatican.va/archive/ccc/index.htm

  6. Documents of the Second Vatican Council 1962-65 • Lumen Gentium DOGMATIC – on the Church • Sacrosanctam Concilum – on liturgy (just a ‘constitution’) • Gaudium et Spes PASTORAL – the Church in the Modern World • Dei Verbum DOGMATIC – on Scripture and Revelation

  7. Decrees and Declarations • Second Vatican Council, 1962-65 • Unitatis Redintegratio (other Christians) • Inter Mirifica  (media) • Orientalium Ecclesiarum (Eastern church) • Gravissimum Educationis (education) • Optatam Totius (seminaries) • Dignitatis Humanae(human rights)

  8. Decrees and Declarations • Second Vatican Council, 1962-65 • Christus Dominus (bishops) • Presbyterorum Ordinis (priests) • Perfectae Caritatis(religious orders) • Apostolicam Actuositatem (the laity) • Nostra Aetate (other religions) • Ad Gentes(being missionary)

  9. Writings of the Popes • Vatican website • EWTN.com • PapalEncyclicals.net • Course website: www.garethleyshon.info/v2docs.html

  10. Historical Development

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