Theology Courses

Theology Course #1: On the Existence and Attributes of God 

With St. Thomas Aquinas as our guide, this course introduces students to basic philosophical and theological principles operative in understanding the Triune God. In beginning to understand God, this course will focus first on His existence, select attributes of the one God, and consider in what way we can know and speak of God. In considering these questions about God, we aim to develop our ability to think through serious questions through discussion.

Selected texts from St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa theologiae I, q. 2-13

Location 1: St. Sebastian’s Parish (Akron, OH) – Forest Lodge

6:45-8:45PM Tuesdays/Thursdays (June 21, 23, 28, 30 and July 5, 7, 12, 14)

Location 2: Padre Pio Academy (Lakewood, OH)

6:45-8:45PM Mondays/Wednesdays (June 20, 22, 27, 29 and July 6, 11, 13, 18)

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Theology Course #2: On the Trinity

With St. Thomas Aquinas as our guide, this course introduces students to basic philosophical and theological principles operative in understanding the Triune God. In beginning to understand God, this course will focus on understanding how God can be both one and three. In considering these questions about God, we aim to develop our ability to think through serious questions through discussion. (Theology Course #1 recommended but not required for Theology Course #2.)

Selected texts from St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa theologiae I, q. 27-29

Location 1: St. Sebastian’s Parish (Akron, OH) – Forest Lodge

6:45-8:45PM Tuesdays/Thursdays (July 26, 28 and August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18)

Location 2: Padre Pio Academy (Lakewood, OH)

6:45-8:45PM Mondays/Wednesdays (July 25, 27 and August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17)

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Latin Reading Fluency

Latin Reading Fluency Course

Fluency is acquired in any language by receiving understandable messages in that language. Therefore, this course helps students develop reading fluency in Latin through the reading of short Latin novels. No studying of grammar required or recommended. No prior Latin knowledge required.

Location 1: St. Sebastian’s Parish (Akron, OH) – Byrider Hall, Room 2

9:30-11:30 AM Saturdays (June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23; August 6, 13, 20)

Location 2: Padre Pio Academy (Lakewood, OH)

6:30-8:30PM Fridays (June 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 12, 19, 26)

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Cost: $250 for one course; $450 for two courses; $650 for three courses

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