Disciplines: Systematic Theology

Theology has been described as “faith seeking understanding” (St Anselm of Canterbury). Systematic Theology studies the great mysteries of the Christian faith, leading us to an ever-deeper appreciation and understanding of the person of Christ. Building on the solid foundation of Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology holds in creative tension a profound commitment to the Revelation of God made known to us in Christ, a deep sense of the living Tradition we have inherited, and an urgent commitment to proclaim the message of life to the world in which we live.

In this way, we seek to understand our faith so that we can share this gift with others and contribute to the “building up of the Body of Christ” (cf., Ephesians 4:12). At Catholic Theological College, students of systematic theology are invited to enter into an exciting journey of discovery as they study the great themes of Christian faith, including: Creation, Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Church, the Sacraments, and Eschatology. Along the way, students acquire skills they need to continue the journey with confidence, long after their formal studies are completed.

Systematic Theology units can be undertaken in most of CTC courses. Please view our courses for more information.

Undergraduate Units

• Introducing Catholic Theology CT1100C
• Ecclesiology and Ecumenism CT1110C
• Eucharist and Anointing CT2121C/3121C
• Baptism, Confirmation and Penance CT2131C/3131C
• Marriage and Orders CT2141C/3141C
• Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God A CT2201C/3201C
• Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God B CT2202C/3202C
• Theology of the Human Person CT2220C/3220C
• God: Origin and End CT3210C
• Theology and Religious Education through Art CT3303C

Postgraduate Units

• Introducing Catholic Theology CT8100C
• Ecclesiology and Ecumenism CT8110C
• Introduction to Theology for Teachers CT8620Z
• Eucharist and Anointing CT9121C
• Baptism, Confirmation and Penance CT9131C
• Marriage and Orders CT9141C
• Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God A CT9201C
• Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God B CT9202C
• Theology of the Human Person CT9220C
• God: Origin and End CT9210C
• Theology and Religious Education through Art CT9303C
• Identity and Mission for a Synodal Church CT9011C
• Doing Theology: Engaging With the Catholic Theological Tradition CT9013C
• Catholic Pedagogy in Religious Education CT9016C

Supervised Reading Units are available to students who have the prerequisites of level 3/9 study and wish to pursue a particular topic in systematic theology.

Undergraduate units

• The World of the Church Fathers: History, Theology, Spirituality CT2015C/3015C
• Christian Faith and World Religions: Inter-religious Dialogue in Australia CT2017C/3017C
• Liturgical and Sacramental Theology CT2102C/3102C
• Liturgical Leadership in Context CT2104C/3104C
• The Theology and the Liturgical Use of Icons CT2105C/3105C
• The Sacramental Theology of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) CT2111C/3111C
• The History and Theology of Marian Doctrine and Devotion CT2230C/3230C

Postgraduate units

• The World of the Church Fathers: History, Theology, Spirituality CT9015C
• Christian Faith and World Religions: Inter-religious Dialogue in Australia CT9017C
• Liturgical and Sacramental Theology CT9102C
• The Theology and the Liturgical Use of Icons CT9105C
• The Sacramental Theology of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) CT9111C
• The History and Theology of Marian Doctrine and Devotion CT9230C
• The Liturgy and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church CT8610C