Module 1: Overview

At the end of the module, the students are expected to be able to:

 Name some of their faith convictions 

 Analyze the concept of faith in the Hebrew-Jewish context

 Classify faith expressions that are dominant in each  model of faith 

 Elaborate on what an ecclesial movement is and identify some faith-based organizations that
belong to these movements

Module 2: Overview

 First, we want to see the role of reason in cultivating and nurturing faith.

 Second, we need to explain the philosophical worldviews/ historical contexts that fostered the
development of an intellectualist faith,

 third, we want to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an intellectualist view of faith. And

 finally, we need to differentiate the distinct character of scientific inquiry from theological/ faith
inquiries by being able to articulate the scope and limits of both science and religion.

Module 3: Overview

The module presents the fideist model of faith, which highlights faith as personal trust in, and
commitment to, God. It draws chiefly from the writings and ideas of religious existentialism and contexts
that fostered the development of the fideist model of faith in the world. Set against the backdrop of
suffering, this model of faith challenges the students to see faith as the opposite of despair, and that the
life of faith is anchored in God’s self-emptying act and the outpouring of love in order to suffer with the
people. This is God’s kagandahang-loob.

At the end of the module, the students reflect on their own experiences of expressing faith as personal
trust and commitment to God.

Learning Objectives

After studying this module, you should be able to:

1. Explain faith as personal trust and commitment to God;

2. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the fideist model of faith;

3. Reflect on personal experience of suffering in the light of God’s kagandahang-loob.

Module 4: Overview
This part of your course will provide an opportunity for social analysis of current social problems
coupled with a critical reflection in the light of Christian principles that inspire active engagement in
finding solutions to social injustices prevalent in society.

Our primary task is to apply the see-discern/judge-act framework in analyzing social issues toward a
faith that does justice.

The first topic introduces the praxis-oriented way of believing where proof of faith is primarily expressed
in one’s active involvement in finding solutions to social problems. The framework of see-judge-act
popularized by Liberation theologians will provide a methodology for well reflected course of Christian
action.

The second topic will highlight the key principles of Catholic Social Teachings with some
recommendations on how we could be guided in our commitment to pursue our chosen advocacy.