Summer Semester for Aquinas Institute

Registration for the Summer Semester at Aquinas Institute closes at 12 Noon Friday, May 22, 2009. For registration information call the Office of Christian Formation at (337) 261-5674.

Cost: $225 for course credit, $50 for audit.

St. Landry Catholic Church Parish's own Larry Jagneaux is one of the instructors for the Theological Latin course.

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Summer 2009 Courses

LAT 101: Theological Latin (3 credits)
Rev. Jerome Frey & Mr. Larry Jagneaux
Library of Prayer
421 ½ Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Monday & Wednesdays 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Classes begin on June 1, 2009 and ends August 12, 2009

Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to Latin grammar, syntax and vocabulary. The course will focus predominantly on Ecclesiastical Latin. Emphasis will be placed on developing the basic skills for reading and translating Latin. Readings and translations from the Vulgate edition of Sacred Scripture, the Roman Liturgy, and the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas will be used.

THE 280: Principles of Catholic Morals (3 credits)
Ms. Jennifer Miller
John XXIII Classroom, Immaculata Center
1408 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, La.
Thursday's 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Classes begin July 7, 2009 and ends September 17, 2009

Course Description
This course presents a study of fundamental Catholic moral teaching. Based on natural law and the teachings of Scripture and the Church, the course outlines a moral theology focused on the Sermon on the Mount and the virtues while addressing contemporary issues in moral thought.

THE 615: Mariology (MA) (3 credits)
Rev. Michael Champagne, cjc
Library of Prayer
421 ½ Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA
Tuesday and Thursdays 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Classes start June 2, 2009 and ends July 30, 2009

Course Description
It has been said that "Mariology meets at the crossroads of Theology," and since many fundamental theological questions impinge upon the study of Mariology, this course will study the Mother of Jesus in the Mystery of Salvation, in the light of Vatican II theology from Christocentric, Ecclesiotypical, Trinitarian, and Ecumenical dimensions. Further, this course, of necessity, will be scripturally based, grounded in tradition, supported by doctrine (dogma) and nourished by Marian devotion.