High School Theology: Patristics and Thomism
Mrs. Angela Solis
2026-2027
This class will be offered through two components to make up a school year. The first semester will focus on a patristics study, using The Bible and The Church Fathers, published by the Saint Paul Institute. Students will learn about the early Christian theologians and their contributions to sacred scripture and tradition.
The second component will introduce a Thomistic philosophical understanding of the human person and love, using the text The Human Person ~ Dignity Beyond Compare, published by The Dominican Sisters of Nashville.
Both components will require students to engage in Socratic discussion and consider the application of the topics at hand.
HOMEWORK
Homework will include reading, viewing, discussion prep, and the occasional written assignment.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
At this level, students are expected to be mostly independent. Parents could remind their students to complete their at home reading, viewing, and prepare for discussion questions. Grades will be published on the CANVAS platform.
COURSE FEE: $300 pay-in-full / $330 payment plan
SUPPLY FEE: $10
GRADE LEVEL: 11th and 12th
PREREQUISITES: None
CREDIT HOURS: 1 credit
MIN/MAX: 5 minimum, 11 maximum
TEXTS*:
The Human Person ~ Dignity Beyond Compare (https://www.nashvilledominican.org/bookstore/human-person-dignity-beyond-compare/)
The Bible and the Church Fathers Participant Workbook. The workbook comes with a subscription to the videos, but there are DVD's for purchase if you prefer. Please DO NOT activate the subscription until school starts, as it is a 6 month subscription and begins once you activate it. (https://stpaulcenter.com/bible-studies/the-bible-and-the-church-fathers)
Catholic Bible
Updated Catechism
The Fathers of the Church: An Introduction to the First Christian Teachers by: Mike Aquilina https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-fathers-of-the-church
Additional supplies*: Optional Extra Credit requires watching a movie that can be purchased, streamed, or rented.
*Please do not purchase any texts or supplies until you receive the officially, updated book & supply list after registration.