Date of Award
Spring 5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Department
<--Please Select Department-->
First Advisor
Rev. Dr. Frank Yates
Second Advisor
Deacon Keith Davis, Ed.D.
Third Advisor
Daniel Doughty, Ph.D.
Abstract
Abstract The goal of the thesis was to explore factors that contribute to designing theological instruction in a Catholic high school to mitigate the perception of science-faith conflict leading to loss of Catholic faith among youth. The thesis examines the impact of secularism on religious faith, Catholic theology of creation, the nature of science, the contribution of Medieval Catholic theology to the development of science, and the history of the relationship of the Catholic Church to science. An overview is given of adolescent developmental psychology, particularly faith development. Finally, promising approaches for educating for science-faith cooperation and dialogue are presented.
Recommended Citation
LaRussa, Mary A., "Catholic Theological Education in a Scientific Age" (2025). Master of Theological Studies Theses (campus only). 36.
https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/mtstheses/36
