theology modules 1-6

Theology

The study of God and religious beliefs.

Monophysitism

The belief that God is divine but not truly human.

Nestorianism

The belief that Jesus is only human.

Arianism

The belief that Jesus is partially divine and human.

Hypostatic Union

The belief that Jesus has two natures (fully divine and fully human) in one person.

Act of faith

The act of believing in Christ as the perfect example and representation of what is perfect in humans.

Word of God (Verbum Dei)

Jesus as the embodiment of God's message and love.

Sequela Christi

The experience of following in the footsteps of Christ, as seen in the disciples' responses.

Presence

The constant availability and involvement of Jesus as a teacher and guide.

Openness

The willingness to receive and accept the teachings of Jesus.

Christian moral vocation

The commitment to overcoming sin and serving others through the power of Christ's grace.

Revealing the father's will

Jesus as the one who shows and communicates God's desires and plans.

Blessed Trinity

The foundation for Catholic morality, emphasizing the belief in the three persons of God.

Catechesis

The act of bearing witness to God and teaching the truth about moral action.

Communion with God

The primary vocation of every human being, to be in a relationship with God.

Image and likeness of God

The inherent dignity and ability of humans to know and love their creator.

Stewards of creation

The responsibility to care for and protect the environment, as equal men and women.

Redeemed by the Blood of Christ

The belief that Jesus sacrificed himself to redeem humanity from sin.

Made Holy by the Presence of the Holy Spirit

The transformative power of the Holy Spirit in making individuals holy.

Dignity

The inherent worth and value of every human being.

Aristotelian-Thomistic hierarchy of beings

The belief in a hierarchical order of beings, with humans as rational and conscious beings.

Hylemorphism

The concept of the unity of body and soul in humans.

Counter-cultural and radical discipleship

Christian discipleship that goes against the norms of society and requires radical commitment.

Disciple

A person who loves truth and imitates Jesus in their thoughts, words, and actions.

Christ crucified

The image of a happy man who exemplifies freedom and joy, challenging societal expectations.

Worldviews/Trends in achieving happiness

Different perspectives and approaches to finding happiness.

St. Thomas Aquinas on Happiness

The belief that humans have the ability to choose their actions and pursue happiness.

Happiness in God as the Ultimate Goal

The association of happiness with the meaning of life and the pursuit of God.

God's Commandments

Criteria for Attaining Eternal Life:The connection between obedience to the commandments and eternal life.

Beatitudes

The call to perfection and the fulfillment of natural desires for happiness.

Consequentialism

A moral theory that focuses on the consequences or results of actions.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that emphasizes maximizing happiness or the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Deontological Ethics

A moral theory that derives moral obligations from pure reason, regardless of personal desires.

Human Acts (Actus Humani)

Actions that define a person as human, involving knowledge and freedom.

Acts of Man (Actus Hominis)

Actions that occur with less knowledge and freedom.

Knowledge

The intellectual component of human acts.

Freedom

The freedom of choice in making human acts.

Voluntariness

The formal quality of human acts.

Perfectly Voluntary Act

Acts with full attention and consent.

Imperfectly Voluntary Act

Acts with partial attention and consent.

Directly Voluntary Act

Acts with the end goal within the action itself.

Indirectly Voluntary Act

Acts where the end goal is not intended.

Negatively Voluntary Act

Acts with negative effects as the result.

Object (Finis operis)

The chosen object or goal of an action.

Intention

The purpose or motive behind an action.

Circumstance

Factors that contribute to enhancing or diminishing the moral quality of an act.