melporcristo Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Do you ever not like what your studying? I am a Theology major, but really new into it (like 2 quarters of it) and I talked with this guy who is a youth minister, about 25 yrs. old, and he told me today that if you have studied Catholicism for a while, you tend to get tired of it and he even "joked" about wanting to become Jewish because he doesn't like the "things that have happened" in the history of our faith. Is this usual? Pax, Mel
Apotheoun Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 [quote name='melporcristo' date='Jan 5 2005, 07:30 PM'] Do you ever not like what your studying? I am a Theology major, but really new into it (like 2 quarters of it) and I talked with this guy who is a youth minister, about 25 yrs. old, and he told me today that if you have studied Catholicism for a while, you tend to get tired of it and he even "joked" about wanting to become Jewish because he doesn't like the "things that have happened" in the history of our faith. Is this usual? Pax, Mel [/quote] I haven't experienced this problem. I began reading the Church Fathers in 1980, and if anything, with each passing year, my interest in theology has continued to grow.
cathqat Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I too have studied theology for many years, both formally and informally, and my love for it also grows. But it isn't everyone's cup of tea. I have friends who are historians who just don't enjoy studying theological matters. They'd prefer to be reading genealogical microfilms all day, for example. Each has his own vocation, I guess.
Q the Ninja Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 (edited) I, too, haven't tired of learning theology, though I've slowed down/pushed it off for a few years to learn good philosophy first. If you tire of it, you're probably in the wrong field. Edited January 6, 2005 by Q the Ninja
StColette Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I'll be a Theology major starting in the Fall of 2005, but I've been studying Theology informally for about 4 1/2 years now and I still haven't tired of it. Great field to be in if that's where you're meant to be.
melporcristo Posted January 6, 2005 Author Posted January 6, 2005 thanks for the affirmations friends! this guy just really threw me off and I knew it could be his own spiritual battle so pray for him if you can. His name is Tim and he is affiliated with the LIFE TEEN program in Tacoma, WA. Mad props to him, but I hope all works out with the guy. La la la LOVE Mel
Q the Ninja Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 If ever you wanna talk about degrees and such, I'm up for it. I will probably be getting an S.T.D. or such from Roma. Possibly something even from Santa Croce.
popestpiusx Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 [quote name='cathqat' date='Jan 5 2005, 11:04 PM'] I too have studied theology for many years, both formally and informally, and my love for it also grows. But it isn't everyone's cup of tea. I have friends who are historians who just don't enjoy studying theological matters. They'd prefer to be reading genealogical microfilms all day, for example. Each has his own vocation, I guess. [/quote] History Major, theology minor here. Does that mean I like to look at Biblical genealogical microfilms all day?
dairygirl4u2c Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 do you who are continuing to grow in theology loving actually experience dissent in real life past phatmass?
cathqat Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 [quote name='popestpiusx' date='Jan 8 2005, 11:24 PM'] History Major, theology minor here. Does that mean I like to look at Biblical genealogical microfilms all day? [/quote] Hee!
cathqat Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 [quote name='dairygirl4u2c' date='Jan 8 2005, 11:28 PM'] do you who are continuing to grow in theology loving actually experience dissent in real life past phatmass? [/quote] Are you asking whether we encounter dissident Catholics, non-Catholics, non-Christians, or anti-Catholics? For me, the answer is easily "yes" to all of the above. Frequently. I don't work in a Catholic school or apostolate, and hey, my whole family is non-Catholic! I find that the above groups are often the most fun people to discuss theology with, but I prefer doing it in person.
Apotheoun Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 [quote name='dairygirl4u2c' date='Jan 8 2005, 09:28 PM'] do you who are continuing to grow in theology loving actually experience dissent in real life past phatmass? [/quote] Of course there are people who dissent from the teaching of the Church both in every day life and even on Phatmass, but normally such dissent is based on an improperly formed conscience. God bless, Todd
Guest JeffCR07 Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 Hey, I'm a Philosophy/Religion double major (school doesnt offer theology... ), but I'm planning on getting a Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from one of the schools in Rome. I've been reading theology pretty harcore for about a year now (nothing compared to those guys ^ ) But I can say I still love it. And Dairy, yes, very much so, I dont go to a catholic school, so I have discussions with people who dont agree with the Faith about every day.
Q the Ninja Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 [quote name='JeffCR07' date='Jan 10 2005, 10:28 AM'] Hey, I'm a Philosophy/Religion double major (school doesnt offer theology... ), but I'm planning on getting a Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from one of the schools in Rome. I've been reading theology pretty harcore for about a year now (nothing compared to those guys ^ ) But I can say I still love it. And Dairy, yes, very much so, I dont go to a catholic school, so I have discussions with people who dont agree with the Faith about every day. [/quote] Where at? Maybe you'll be there while I am.
Guest JeffCR07 Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 well I'm gonna get my Masters from Steubenville first (assuming I can get in). I think thats a two year program. Then I'd like to get my Licentiate and Doctorate from either the [i]Regina Apostolorum[/i] or the Gregorian.
Q the Ninja Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 I was looking into that school myself for a while. Isn't a licentiate pretty much a Masters? My old advisor said it was pretty much as though he was repeating his degree. What are your plans for your degree?
Guest JeffCR07 Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 A Masters in the US is less then a Licentiate in Europe, so even once I have my masters, it would be necessary to go through the Licentiate program. After you complete a Licentiate, only the dissertation is necessary in order to achieve a Doctorate. After I get my degree (is this what you're asking?) I'd really like to teach theology at the college level, publish, teach RCIA, and perhaps do some apologetics work. - Your Brother In Christ, Jeff
Q the Ninja Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) That's what I thought. Thanx. I am doing my theology degrees in Roma as well...all three levels maybe at Santa Croce. Edited January 12, 2005 by Q the Ninja
Guest JeffCR07 Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 thats awesome! when do you start, and how long do you plan on being there?
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