Theology
Theology Department Philosophy
The American Catholic Bishops' pastoral letter on education outlines the educational mission of the Church as an integrated ministry embracing development of faith, building of community, and learning of service.
The Theology Department of the Academy of Holy Angels seeks to develop this model of religious education and learning of service.
Every student at AHA takes a Theology course each day, every trimester of the year. We invite students at appropriate development levels to an awareness of church heritage, the gospel call to personal holiness, and the challenge of transforming the world into the kingdom of justice and peace.
Learner Outcomes
- Knowledge, experience, and an appreciation of liturgy and the sacraments
- Realization of the mission of the Church, the school, and a deepening sense of membership in the Body of Christ
- Understanding of, and commitment to, love of God and neighbor in justice and service
- Knowledge and love of scripture
- Understanding of doctrine and commitment to morality
- Development of critical thinking, communication, and service skills
- An appreciation for the history and heritage of faith, service, and action established by the Sisters of St. Joseph as the founders of this school
- See the complete theology curriculum
Service and the Theology Curriculum
Service and volunteering are important components of theology instruction at Holy Angels.
Campus Ministry Team
A unique and valuable part of the AHA community, the Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is comprised of seniors who learn about liturgy, leadership and service and who plan and lead community events in those areas. The application process begins in January. Read more about CMT in the Program of Studies.
Faculty
Cathy Anhut
- Campus Ministry Team - Liturgy
Kathy Cassidy, Department Chair
- Jesus and the Christian Community
- Church History
- Bible I
- Catholic Social Action
- Morality
- Senior Theology Seminar
Kevin Chirpich
- Church and the Paschal Mystery
- Catholic Social Action
- Comparative Religions
- Bible II
- Prayer and Spirituality
Ann McComas-Bussa
- Campus Ministry
- Church History
- Sacraments
- Morality
Dan Meyers
- Jesus and the Christian Community
- Church and the Paschal Mystery
- Sacraments
- Comparative Religions
- Prayer and Spirituality
Paul Ruhland,
- Moral Philosophy
- Catholic Social Action
- Comparative Religions
- Morality
- Senior Theology Seminar
Mark Schumacher, Service Coordinator
- Campus Ministry Team
- Jesus and the Christian Community
- The Bible I and II