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Religious and Pastoral Studies Goals and Outcomes
 Academics > Program and Goals > Goals and Learning Outcomes > Religious and Pastoral Studies
Program Goal
- Students assimilate the fundamental Christian principles and an experiential knowledge of the Catholic faith that will equip them to practice their faith courageously and meet the pastoral needs of others.
Program Outcomes
- Students acquire a profound knowledge and critical understanding of the major divisions and content of theology.
- Students become morally courageous Catholic leaders who effectively and affectively transmit the principles taught in class through their example and words.
- Students demonstrate an ability to support and defend controversial issues regarding fundamental Christian principles and the tenets of the Catholic faith.
- Students employ catechetical and pastoral principles in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Students demonstrate an understanding of the numerous concerns of the Church and the Holy Father and respond with a loyal attitude of seeking for adequate solutions.
- Students apply a deep understanding of the principles of the spiritual life in their own lives and to guide lay men and women on the path to holiness.
- Students esteem and reference Sacred Scripture, tradition and the Church’s Magisterium in their study and research.
- Students apply the Word of God to temporal realities taking into account the sensitivity of contemporary man.
- Students acquire knowledge and mastery of pastoral techniques for the formation and guidance of families and youth.
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