Student Faith Formation

Theology Curriculum

The Theology Department curriculum is designed to guide students on a journey of discovery and mastery of the teachings of Christ found in the scriptures and traditions of the Catholic faith. The department expects students will be able to articulate articles of faith but also that they will relate those to their own lived experience as Christians. Cor Jesu Academy requires 4 credits of Theology for graduation.

Freshmen: one credit - Christology and Sacraments

Sophomores: one credit - Hebrew Scriptures and World Religions

Juniors: one credit - Morality and Social Justice

Seniors: one credit - Ecclesiology and Christian Life

Elective: An optional ½ credit course for 1818 credit is also offered - Introduction to Theology

The Lasting Project

In addition, Cor Jesu’s motto of Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ takes new life as each Junior begins her Lasting Project. The Lasting Project is Cor Jesu’s service-learning ministry of 40 hours to be completed as a culminating project following a semester of social-justice learning and in keeping with Catholic Social Teachings. Successful completion of the Lasting Project is a school graduation requirement administered by the Theology Department's junior and senior teachers.