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General Education: Religious Studies, Humanities and Natural Science

Each student takes a prescribed set of general education courses covering the Catholic faith, humanities and the natural sciences. The Catholic faith-based classes provide a solid understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Old and New Testaments, particularly in the Gospels. Students study Catholic theology, philosophy, ethics, moral and social teachings, The humanities curriculum covers the writings of the great intellectuals of civilization, the great music and of art. The natural sciences class introduces the student to principles of the life sciences and it broad applications in the world around them.

The following table outlines the general education courses required for all students:

Year Quarter Course Title
1 1 Getting to Know Jesus - Scripture I
1 1 Introduction to Philosophy
1 3 Masterpieces of Literature, Art & Music - I
2 1 Getting to Know Jesus - Scripture II
2 2 Foundations of Catholicism
2 3 Masterpieces of Literature, Art & Music - II
3 1 Theology of the Catholic Church
3 2 Moral Theology & Ethics
3 3 Masterpieces of Literature, Art & Music - III
4 1 Catholic Social Teaching
4 2 Marriage and Family
4 3 Wonders of Natural Science

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