Pastoral Biblical Leadership

This course supports students as they transition into the university environment in a fully online format. It develops essential academic skills such as time management, study strategies, digital literacy, professional communication, and basic research and documentation practices. Through a formative and pastoral lens, students learn to apply critical thinking to analyze problems, propose solutions, and strengthen autonomous learning habits that support both academic and spiritual growth.

In this course, students learn and practice effective writing strategies in Spanish for a variety of communicative purposes, including explanation, instruction, persuasion, investigation, evaluation, and problem solving. Emphasis is placed on clear and coherent writing in Spanish, the full writing process from planning to revision, and the responsible use of sources. The online format incorporates collaborative activities and digital tools that strengthen written communication in academic, pastoral, and community contexts.

This course introduces philosophical anthropology from the classical and Christian traditions, exploring fundamental aspects of human nature such as sensation, emotion, thought, will, habits, body, and soul. Students reflect on human dignity, freedom, and the unity of body and spirit. The online format supports dialogue and critical reflection, connecting philosophical understanding of the human person with pastoral mission and service in diverse communities.

A study of the historical context, literature, and theology of the Old Testament.

Examination of the New Testament writings, focusing on their historical context and theological themes.

The course offers a comprehensive exploration of key theological concepts and motifs found throughout the Bible. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the major themes that unify the biblical narrative, encompassing both the Old and New Testaments.

Overview of key theological concepts and doctrines in Christianity. Starting from their Biblical principles, a study of Christian doctrines such as God, Christology, and the Holy Spirit.

This course is a survey of the whole history of the Christian church from its inception to the Reformation. The course will emphasize the most important biblical and theological themes that were crucial for Church’s History.

This is a course designed to explore the social teachings of the Catholic Church, which address contemporary social, economic, and political issues from a theological and ethical perspective. This course examines the principles and documents that form the basis of Catholic social thought, emphasizing its biblical foundation, their application to modern societal challenges and the promotion of human dignity, justice, and the common good.

The course explores the basic notions of Catholic Theological Foundations of Spirituality, Spiritual Practices, Mysticism and Contemplative Traditions, Spirituality and Daily Life, and Contemporary Spirituality and their respective biblical foundations.

The course is an in-depth study of the following notions: Human Dignity and the Image of God, the Fall and Its Consequences, Redemption of the Body, Celibacy and Marriage, Ethics and Sexual Morality, and the Eschatological Dimension of the body.

The course focuses on the biblical and pastoral principles, methods, and practices of teaching and nurturing the Catholic Christian faith within a community. This course is vital for those involved in religious education, pastoral ministry, and evangelization. It explores, the Catholic theological foundation of Catechesis, Pedagogy of Faith, Methods and Techniques, Curriculum Development, and Catechist Formation.

Techniques and practice in effective public communication, with an emphasis on sermons and presentations.

This is a foundational course that explores the rich tradition and theological underpinnings of Catholic liturgical practices. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the biblical nature, history, and elements of the liturgy, with a particular focus on the Mass, the sacraments, and the Liturgy of the Hours. Students will engage with biblical and liturgical texts, Church documents, and the theological and biblical principles that inform Catholic worship.

This is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the systematic study of society and social behavior. This course explores the structures, patterns, and processes that shape human interactions and social institutions. Through examining key concepts, theories, and research methods in sociology, students will gain a deeper understanding of how societies function, change, and influence individuals' lives.

The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to explain and defend the Catholic faith effectively. This course covers biblical, theological, historical, and philosophical foundations of Catholicism, as well as practical techniques for engaging in apologetic discourse.

The course is in-depth study of the following notions: Theology of Media and Technology; Digital Platforms and Tools; Creating Digital Content; Digital Community Building; Digital Catholic Evangelism and Outreach; Pastoral Care in the Digital Age.

The course is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and biblical theological foundation necessary for effective leadership within a pastoral context. This course covers a broad range of topics, from leadership theory and practice to pastoral care and administration.

This course examines the essential components of moral life and the process of ethical decision-making, including freedom, responsibility, conscience, values, and objective goods. Through case studies and online activities, students learn to apply ethical principles to concrete situations in personal, community, and pastoral contexts. The course incorporates the Catholic moral tradition and promotes ethical discernment as a foundation for Christian leadership.

This course introduces the fundamental processes of human behavior and the principles that guide scientific psychology. Topics include motivation, perception, cognition, human development, physiological processes, personality, social behavior, and abnormal psychology. The online modality encourages students to apply psychological concepts to real-life situations in pastoral accompaniment, community leadership, and multicultural ministry, fostering an integrated understanding of the human person.