Fall 2022 CoursesMost courses are available for rolling enrollment so that students may register at any time. However, certain courses are taught live and offered more than once. Information regarding how and when one can register can be found in the course listings below. Some students may wish only to register for individual courses apart from a degree program or certificate program. We allow students to take courses on an individual basis. The registration for students who wish to do so is different from that for students who want to study for a degree program. For information, please go to the Admissions page. To register for and pay for a class, click HERE. Below is a list of the courses being offered for the Fall 2022 Semester. |
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Sacred Scripture Courses
SC530: Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures I
The Law and Histories
The Law and Histories
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Begins Monday, September 12th, 2022
Instructor: Bishop Kristina Rake COURSE DESCRIPTION This introductory course offers an overview of the Old Testament writings known as the Torah (or Law) in Judaism. For Christians, these texts are the first five texts in our bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This course also explores the Psalms, Proverbs, and Wisdom literature of the Bible. Students will begin with a study of the early mythologies of Israel: the stories of Creation, the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, and the first covenants between YHW and the Israelites. The following books will be covered: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Esther, Ruth, and Tobit. |
SC535: Gender, Sexuality, and Misogyny in the Bible
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Course Begins Fall of 2022
Instructor: Bishop Jeffrey Montoya, Ph.D. COURSE DESCRIPTION This exciting and highly relevant elective course explores the concepts of gender and sexuality as presented throughout the Bible. Particular focus is given to the role and treatment of women as the course proceeds chronologically through salvation history as presented in both the Old and New Testaments beginning with Adam and Eve and ending with the role of the Virgin Mary. Presented as both heroines and victims, the women of the bible have much to reveal about these historic concepts of gender and gender roles and, as such, they give us insight into the relationship between men, women, and gender power. We will also explore the concepts of sexuality and marriage as we move through these dramatic narratives which cut to the heart of human nature. |
SC550: Gospels & Acts
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Course meets every Thursday evening at 7pm EST beginning October 13th.
Instructor: Rev. Shannon Sterringer, PhD., D.Min. through Hildegard Haus Parish* COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, students will examine the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts. Grounding each Gospel in its historical cultural milieu, students will consider the author's perspective, internal structure, and literary conventions as they compare and contrast the Jesus story across each of these New Testament books. Hermeneutical principles will also be used to help students critically deconstruct verses while also viewing the Christian audience of each work as a cohesive, living community. |
Theology Courses
TH651: Hildegard of Bingen:
Scivias*
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Rolling Enrollment
Instructor: Rev. Shanon Sterringer, Ph.D. through Hildegard Haus Parish.* COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will take an in-depth look at the twenty-six visions recorded in St. Hildegard’s first theological work, Scivias (Know the Ways of the Lord). Flowing from her Trinitarian worldview, Scivias is organized into three books which walk the reader through the whole of salvation history from creation, through the fall, the incarnation of Christ, and the last judgment. In addition to reading the text, we will spend some time unpacking the illuminated visuals which accompany each vision. This course is an advanced topic in Hildegard studies.** It is open to all levels, but additional background reading may be necessary for those without previous exposure to the topic of Hildegard of Bingen. The course has nine lectures along with reading and assignments. While it is not required, it is highly recommended that you purchase a copy of Scivias (Hart & Bishop, 1990, Paulist Press, NY) or borrow one from your local library for use during this course. *This is a parish program for Hildegard Haus that is being shared with St. Hildegard Theological School. Parishioners of Hildegard Haus should contact Rev. Sterringer to register through the parish. **Degree Students: Register for this course through St. Hildegard Theological School. This is a 2 Credit course. |
TH652: Hildegard of Bingen
Book of Divine Works*
Book of Divine Works*
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Instructor: Rev. Shanon Sterringer, Ph.D., D.Min through Hildegard Haus Parish.*
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will take an in-depth look at the ten visions recorded in St. Hildegard’s last and greatest theological work, Liber Divinorum Operum (Book of Divine Works). This visionary work is a culmination of Hildegard’s complex theology and thought as it developed throughout her lifetime. It unpacks her understanding of the intricate relationship between humans, creation, God, and the cosmos. Her theological concept of viriditas is woven throughout its pages in the way she understood the relationship between the macrocosm and microcosm–“as above, so below…” This course is an advanced topic in Hildegard studies.** It is open to all levels, but additional background reading may be necessary for those without previous exposure to the topic of Hildegard of Bingen. The course will meet in zoom for nine consecutive weeks on Monday evenings, beginning October 10th through November 28th from 7pm-8:30pm. While it is not required, it is recommended that you purchase a copy of Book of Divine Works (translated by Nathaniel Campbell, Catholic University of America 2018). *This is a parish program for Hildegard Haus that is being shared with St. Hildegard Theological School. Parishioners of Hildegard Haus should contact Rev. Sterringer to register through the parish. **Degree Students: Register for this course through St. Hildegard Theological School. This is a 2 Credit course. |
TH650: St. Hildegard of Bingen:
The Greening of the Soul
Photo by Rev. Dr. Shanon Sterringer
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Rolling Enrollment Anytime (self-study)
Instructor: Rev. Shanon Sterringer, Ph.D. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an engaging introduction to Hildegard’s life, visions, art, music, natural medicine, homilies, letters, and minor works. In addition to an overview of her works and their significance for us today, we will spend some time unpacking the theological concepts of Viriditas (greening power) and the Living Light (primordial energy force), as Hildegard understood them. The contemporary contribution of this medieval woman and Doctor of the Church, St. Hildegard of Bingen, has the potential for inspiring a renewed model of empowered companionship for ministry today through creativity, mysticism, and the greening of the soul. This course is based on ten topics drawn from Hildegard’s works. The topics will include recommended readings (summaries will be provided in a PDF format) plus supplementary material (recorded lectures, videos, music, website links). A weekly in-person session will be available. No textbook required. |
TH550: Dogmatic Theology 1
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Rolling Enrollment Self Study
Instructor: The Most Rev. Kristina Rake, M.A.T.S. Course Description Dogmatic Theology (TH550) is a required course for most degree programs and is taught in 2 semesters. Both sections of Dogmatic Theology focus on the fundamentals of Catholic Dogma while noting Old/Independent Catholic differences. TH550 focuses on the attributes and nature of the Triune God, the science of theology, creation, sin, evil, the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, and Grace. TH550 is the prerequisite for TH551. |
TH551 Dogmatic Theology II
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Begins September 1st and has rolling enrollment after.
Instructor: The Most Rev. Kristina Rake (Prerequisite TH550) Course Description This course continues the systematic instruction of Catholic Dogmatic Theology begun in TH500. Students continue their exploration of Catholic Doctrine from an Independent perspective by focusing on such topics as redemption, the sacraments, ecclesiology, the afterlife, Mary, the Saints, Apostolic Authority, the Papacy (from an Old Catholic Perspective), and eschatology. |
TH755: Demonology
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Available for rolling enrollment at any time.
Instructor: Archbishop Kristina Rake Course Description: This upper level elective explores religious conceptions of evil and the demonic from the dawn of civilization through modern day theory and practice. Students will explore the demonological religious texts and writings from pre-Old Testament Babylonian tales, to the Hebrew Bible and Talmud, to the Christian New Testament and beyond. Students will be introduced to the immense body of literature from the 6th centuries to the 17th centuries on Satanic ritual worship and witchcraft. Famous exorcisms, demonic visions and visitations, the Grimoires of the Middle Ages, and the early-modern witch crazes will be surveyed. Students will also learn specific demoniacal classification systems and the church's current exorcism practices. This is a theological history class. We will focus on the history of teachings on the demonic. |
Pastoral Care & Counseling Courses
PC500: Introduction to Pastoral Care
(Now Enrolling for Fall Semester)
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Begins September of 2022
Instructor: The Most Rev. Joseph Montoya Course Description: This course offers a holistic view of caring ministries focusing on the ultimate meaning and concerns of human beings. Pastoral Theology will focus on the spiritual/theological needs of persons as well as on emotional and systemic concerns. The appropriate balance of listening and speaking when providing care are central to the course. Themes will include: theoretical approaches to pastoral counseling, the development of a personalized approach to pastoral counseling, the role of a pastoral counselor, pastoral counseling ethics, multicultural competence in pastoral counseling, and self-care. |