THEOLOGY - Midterms

Holy Angel University (HAU)

A Catholic educational institution founded to meet the community's need for secondary education.

Founders of HAU

Don Juan D. Nepomuceno and Fr. Pedro P. Santos, who aimed to provide Catholic education.

HAU Vision-Mission Statement

Commitment to Catholic spirituality, character development, and accessible quality education.

HAU Core Values

Christ-centeredness, integrity, excellence, one community, and societal responsibility.

Theology 101

A foundational course introducing students to theological reflection from a Filipino cultural perspective.

Neo-Scholastic Methodology

A theological approach focusing on church doctrine, often detached from local contexts.

Vatican II

A significant council aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church's practices and engaging with contemporary issues.

Aggiornamento

An Italian term meaning renewal, emphasizing the Church's relevance to modern society.

Ad fontes

A Latin phrase meaning "return to the sources," highlighting the importance of staying true to the Gospel.

Lumen Gentium

A Vatican II document addressing the life of Catholics within the Church.

Gaudium et Spes

A Vatican II document discussing the Church's relationship with the modern world.

Dei Verbum

A key Vatican II document focusing on the relationship between God and humanity through revelation and faith.

Doing Theology

The process of theological reflection that connects faith with everyday life experiences.

Mabathalang Aral

A Filipino term for theology, reflecting the unique experiences of faith in Filipino culture.

Love in the Bible

Explored through narratives that depict God's love and humanity's response.

Covenant

A central theme in the Bible representing the loving relationship between God and His people.

Agape

The highest form of love in the Bible, characterized by selflessness and a focus on the well-being of others.

Eros

A Greek term for romantic love, reserved for marriage in biblical teachings.

Storge

A Greek term describing familial love, the natural bond between family members.

Philia

A term for deep friendship and brotherly love, emphasizing emotional bonds among believers.

Kagandahang-loob

A Filipino concept of divine goodness and love, reflecting God's nature.

Pagpapadama

A Filipino way of expressing feelings, emphasizing relational communication.

Ginhawa

A Filipino term for well-being, representing both physical and spiritual comfort.

Redemption-centered perspective

Focuses on liberation from sin and the need for salvation through Jesus.

Creation-centered perspective

Emphasizes the goodness of creation and the joy of life as intended by God.