This course is an introduction to the formal study of the theology of Jesus, the Christ (Christology) meant primarily for but not limited to seminarians and graduate students in theology. Interested students are most welcome to register or even just to seat in the class.
Monday, October 2, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Deep Resurrection
Deep Resurrection By Elizabeth A. Johnson
source: Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love
source: Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Lecture 10: Liberationist Christology (Gustavo Gutierrez and Jon Sobrino)
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Lecture 9: Christology of Schillebeeckx
Christology of Schillebeeckx - outline by Ryan.
Excerpt of Jesus: An Experiment in Christology
Summary of Schillebeeckx's Jesus Trilogy
by Fr. Benedict Viviano, OP.
Schillebeeckx: Bio-Bibliography
1. By Olav Hovdelien, Key Theological Thinkers (Arnoldus Library)
2. By Prof. Mary Catherine Hilkert
3. By Robert McClory (obituary).
Lecture 8: Christology of Karl Rahner
Lecture 8: Christology of Karl Rahner
Sketch (Flores)
Christology of Karl Rahner - sketch and major points, click here.
Christology of Karl Rahner - outline by Ryan, click here.
Transcendental Christology of Karl Rahner - by Fisher, click here.
Sketch (Flores)
Christology of Karl Rahner - sketch and major points, click here.
Christology of Karl Rahner - outline by Ryan, click here.
Transcendental Christology of Karl Rahner - by Fisher, click here.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Participation Assignment 3: Salvation
Procedure: Interview a young person (aged from 18-25, like one of our SVD-ALS Learners or from your apostolate area) and ask discreetly the following questions on salvation.
o Do you think we need to be saved?
o What does salvation mean for you?
o What does sin mean for you?
o Who is going to save us?
o What do we do to be saved?
o What do you think of EJKs?
Write a report on this experience: the answers and your own theological reflection.
In your report, include a short biographical profile of your interviewee.
Deadline: August 30 – Class period.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Lecture 7 Soteriology and the Christology of the Middle Ages
We will not meet as a class on August 9 (Wednesday). Please submit your Participation Assignment on or before 9:00 a.m. on August 9 tto the Dean's Office.
It pays to read ahead. After our discussion on "Classical Dogma," the next topic will be on:
V. The Christology of the Middle Ages Lecture 7
It pays to read ahead. After our discussion on "Classical Dogma," the next topic will be on:
V. The Christology of the Middle Ages Lecture 7
- Read RAUSCH, pp. 165-182.
- Also LOHFINK, No Irrelevant Jesus, pp. 90-104.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Classical Dogma
I. Sketches (Flores)
II. How relevant are these Christological debates today? Click here to read the reflection of Fr. Raymond E. Brown (Introduction to the New Testament Christology).
III. Some notes for your reading:
1. McMahon, "The Development of Classical Christology"
2. Loewe, "Classical Dogma"
3. Rausch, "From the Testament to Chalcedon" (pp. 147-164).
4. Sketches based on Rausch (FLORES)
5. Grillmeier, Christ in Christina Tradition, volume 1 (this is a book of around 600 pages).
6. Robin Ryan, "Christology of the Early Church" (outline).
IV. Instructions for the Assignment
Read one or all of the 3 articles above (McMahon, Loewe, Rausch). Do the following assignments and answer the following questions:
1. Talk to three friends of yours and and ask them to explain the relationship between "Jesus and God." From these conversations, do their answers reflect any of the Christological positions in debates leading to the Council of Nicea (325)?
2. Again with your three friends, ask them explain the relationship between the Jesus the divine Son and Jesus the Human Being. Do their answers reflect any of the Christological positions in the debates leading to the Council of Chalcedon (451)?
3. Choose any popular novena to Jesus (example Novena to the Sacred Heart), in the prayers of that Novena, what do you think is more emphasized--humanity or divinity of Jesus? Do you think this emphasis could influence the religious outlook and worldview of the person?
4. In the classical dogma, philosophical terms such as HOMOOUSIOS, PROSOPON, PHYSIS are used. As we have seen in the New Testament Christology, these terms are not found in the Scripture but they are decisive in the expressions of our faith (in our creeds, the Catechism). Do you think we need more up-to-date, more biblical, and understandable Christological language or expressions of faith in Jesus? Can you suggest some?
DUE: Submit it on or before AUGUST 9, 2017 (Wednesday class period).
II. How relevant are these Christological debates today? Click here to read the reflection of Fr. Raymond E. Brown (Introduction to the New Testament Christology).
III. Some notes for your reading:
1. McMahon, "The Development of Classical Christology"
2. Loewe, "Classical Dogma"
3. Rausch, "From the Testament to Chalcedon" (pp. 147-164).
4. Sketches based on Rausch (FLORES)
5. Grillmeier, Christ in Christina Tradition, volume 1 (this is a book of around 600 pages).
6. Robin Ryan, "Christology of the Early Church" (outline).
IV. Instructions for the Assignment
Read one or all of the 3 articles above (McMahon, Loewe, Rausch). Do the following assignments and answer the following questions:
1. Talk to three friends of yours and and ask them to explain the relationship between "Jesus and God." From these conversations, do their answers reflect any of the Christological positions in debates leading to the Council of Nicea (325)?
2. Again with your three friends, ask them explain the relationship between the Jesus the divine Son and Jesus the Human Being. Do their answers reflect any of the Christological positions in the debates leading to the Council of Chalcedon (451)?
3. Choose any popular novena to Jesus (example Novena to the Sacred Heart), in the prayers of that Novena, what do you think is more emphasized--humanity or divinity of Jesus? Do you think this emphasis could influence the religious outlook and worldview of the person?
4. In the classical dogma, philosophical terms such as HOMOOUSIOS, PROSOPON, PHYSIS are used. As we have seen in the New Testament Christology, these terms are not found in the Scripture but they are decisive in the expressions of our faith (in our creeds, the Catechism). Do you think we need more up-to-date, more biblical, and understandable Christological language or expressions of faith in Jesus? Can you suggest some?
DUE: Submit it on or before AUGUST 9, 2017 (Wednesday class period).
Monday, July 3, 2017
Book Review in Christology
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Welcome to the Christology course! Here's our Syllabus
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About Me
- Fr. Randolf C. Flores, SVD
- Fr. Randy is the current Parish Priest and Rector of the Sacred Heart Parish Shrine in Quezon City, Philippines. He is also the Director of the Biblical Apostolate of the Diocese of Cubao and the coordinator for the Biblical Apostolate of the SVD Philippine Central Province. He teaches Biblical courses at the Divine Word Seminary, Tagaytay City. He holds a doctorate from the Ateneo de Manila University (PhD, 2015) and from the Loyola School of Theology (STD, 2014); Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL, 1999) from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome); an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from the Divine Word Seminary (1995). He served as president of the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP), chairperson of the Tagaytay Religious Association (TRA), Dean of Studies (Divine Word Seminary), and editor of the academic journal Diwa: Studies in Philosophy and Theology. He founded the Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) at the Divine Word Seminary and the SVD Tagaytay Alternative Learning System (SVD-ALS), an educational program for the out-of-school youth. Visit also his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/biblicalapostolateph