christology
Welcome to Christology
OVERVIEW
‘Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction.’ (Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, 2005, n. 1.)
Did Jesus really exist? Did He have passions? Could He really suffer? Could He have sinned if He wanted to? Did Jesus grow spiritually? What did Jesus mean by saying ‘why have You abandoned me?’ on the Cross? If Jesus’ Passion redeemed us, was the Resurrection really necessary?
This course in Christology is the theological study of the person of Jesus Christ and of His mission. We hope it will help you to know and love Jesus Christ, to discover the joy of the Good News, and equip you to share it with others.
The course covers the following:
SESSIONS
Session 1 | The Humanity of Jesus Christ
Session 2 | The Divinity of Jesus Christ
Session 3 | The Hypostatic Union & Its Consequences
Session 4 | God’s Plan of Salvation and the Triple Ministry of Jesus
Session 5 | The Redemption
MATERIAL
1 Course Notes for the subject. | VIEW
2 Slides used in the classes. Slides 1: VIEW | Slides 2: VIEW |
3 Links to Further Reading
The Holy Bible (RSVCE) VIEW
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 422-682. VIEW
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 79-135. VIEW
23 Questions About Jesus VIEW
Further readings are also included with each class, below.
4 Links to Supplementary Videos
The Chosen VIEW
Bishop Robert Barron: How Can Jesus Be Both God and Man? VIEW
Bishop Robert Barron on ‘The Case for Christ’ VIEW
Lee Strobel: The Case for Christ VIEW
SESSION 1: THE HUMANITY OF JESUS CHRIST
Recommended Reading
Course Notes, Chapter 1.
FURTHER READING
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 456-86.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 85-95.
Pope Francis, ‘Jesus, Ever Young’, in Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit, nn. 22-33. VIEW
Brant Pitrie, ‘The Brothers of Jesus’, in Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, (NY: Image Books, 2018), pp. 116-126. VIEW
J. Diéguez, The Face of Jesus: Finding Christ’s Face in Our Life VIEW
B. Estrada, The Historical Jesus VIEW
RECORDING SESSION 1 | VIEW
SESSION 2: THE DIVINITY OF JESUS CHRIST
Recommended Reading
Course Notes, Chapter 2.
FURTHER READING
Catechism of the Catholic Church nn. 422-451, 456-469.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 79-89.
Walking Towards Christ VIEW
RECORDING SESSION 2 | VIEW
SESSION 3: THE HYPOSTATIC UNION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Recommended Reading
Course Notes, Chapters 3-5.
FURTHER READING:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 258, 267, 333, 448, 465-468, 470-474, 528, 554-555, 572, 601,609, 618, 649, 971.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 87-93.
Pope Francis, ‘In Friendship With Christ’, in Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit, 25 March 2019, nn. 150-7. VIEW
Josemaria Escriva, ‘Contemplating Christ’s Life’, in Christ is Passing By, nn. 107-9. VIEW
Josemaria Escriva, ‘Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ’, in Christ is Passing By, nn. 162-70. VIEW
New Mediterraneans II: Jesus Is My Dear Friend VIEW
RECORDING SESSION 3 | VIEW
SESSION 4: GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION AND THE TRIPLE MINISTRY OF JESUS
Recommended Reading
Course Notes, Chapters 6-8.
FURTHER READINGS
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 218, 410, 430, 456-460, 478, 519-520, 553, 581-582, 606-618, 662, 764, 888, 894-896, 1137, 1330, 1366, 1539-1540, 1545, 2100, 2108.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 85, 107-124.
John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, Redemptor Hominis, 4 March 1979, nn. 20-21. VIEW
Benedict XVI, Encyclical Letter, Deus Caritas Est (on Christian Love), 25 December 2005, nn. 1-18. VIEW
The Soul of Christ: Priestly Soul VIEW
Luis Clavell, The Reason for Our Hope: Presenting Christ to People Today VIEW
READING & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Christ Present in Others VIEW Extra Reading VIEW
RECORDING SESSION 4 | VIEW
SESSION 5: THE REDEMPTION
Recommended Reading
Course Notes, Chapter 9.
Finding Christ in Others VIEW
FURTHER READING
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 631-682.
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 125-135.
John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, Redemptor Hominis, 4 March 1979, nn. 7-12. VIEW
Pope Francis, ‘Vocation’, in Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit, nn. 248-52, 287-90. VIEW
New Mediterraneans III: From the Wound of the Right Hand VIEW
Scott Hahn, The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth, (London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 2003), pp. 14-27. VIEW
God’s Open Heart: Mercy & Apostolate VIEW
With Love in Our Eyes: Mercy & Fraternity VIEW
‘You Did It To Me’: The Corporal Works of Mercy VIEW
Serene Attentiveness: The Spiritual Works of Mercy VIEW
RECORDING SESSION 5 | VIEW
