Religion

Religious Studies I (CP) – 9th

1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

Freshman Religion includes a general overview of Catholic Christianity and the Traditions that are espoused at Loyola College Prep.  Topics and subjects covered include: Biblical interpretation; Old and New Testament typology; The Mass; the introductory History, Structure, Traditions and Practices of the Catholic Church; Sacraments; Personal Responsibility; Morality; Decision Making; and Prayer.

Religious Studies II (CP) – 10th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Religious Studies I

Sophomore Religion focuses semester one on the Old Testament, highlighting God’s revelation of Himself to the Israelites.  Semester two covers the New Testament with emphasis on the Gospels, studying the Mission of Jesus and The Kingdom of God. Course objective is to enrich the students’ knowledge of the Bible through readings, passage identification, location of Old Testament Prophesies and Sacrament foundations, and familiarity of Biblical stories.

Religious Studies III (CP) – 11th                                                                        
1.0 credit 

Prerequisite: Religious Studies II

Religious Studies IV (CP) – 12th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Religious Studies III

Senior Religion’s objective is to educate and encourage students to view theology from a mature perspective, incorporating knowledge into comprehension with appropriate application for adulthood. We focus on elevating their ability to evaluate the world around them and determine the criteria that must be met to ensure a productive, positive life that does not conflict with the dogmas and doctrines of their Faith. Subjects include the teaching of Catholic Social Justice, History of the Church, Review of Dogma and Doctrine of Catholic Christianity, and the creation of an Adult Christian Life Style. Strong emphasis is placed on respecting other faiths, ideals, and philosophies.

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Bible I

Bible I (CP)
0.5 credit
The Spiritual Battle: Light Overcoming Darkness: A Scripture Study

Prerequisite: Religious Studies I 

Understanding the Spiritual Battle of Light Overcoming Darkness is the goal of this semester-long course focusing on the book of Genesis, parts of the Gospels and Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. This scripture study will uncover the role of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World presented by the sacred authors starting with the Typology of Creation, Noah, Abraham, and Isaac; Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of John; and finally Jesus as intercessor and Judge in the Revelation of John.  The course objective is to enrich the students’ knowledge of God’s Divine Nature from the Bible as a single Canon. We explore Sacred Scripture, official Vatican documents, as well as Catholic Faith and Culture.
 

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Bible II

Christ Goes to College: A Scripture Study                         

Prerequisite: Religious Studies I 

Christ Goes to College is a semester-long course focusing on the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament and the Parables of Jesus from the New Testament. This scripture study is directed towards providing a model for students to be Christ to others in college and beyond by exploring the life of Jesus and the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. The course objective is to present practical, biblically based solutions to address many of the potential challenges to faith experienced during college years and beyond. We explore Sacred Scripture, as well as Catholic Faith and Culture.