Theological

foundations
of curriculum
development
Theology- the
study of the
nature of God
and religious
belief.
 1. God-centeredness
In man, body and soul are
substantially united. They both interact
and are interdependent. The soul is
destined for an eternal life. A
curriculum developed for the
perfection of the whole man lacks a
strong foundation if it puts aside this
theological consideration .
2. Christ-Centeredness
God’s plan and providence can be
understood only in the context of
time and space. He revealed
Himself in the person of Christ.
Christ Himself said: “I am the Way,
the Truth and the Life.”
3 . Community-centeredness
The community or the people of
God is the extension of God and Christ
through space and time. He is always
present in the community, which is the
connecting link between Him and man.
God gives people gifts not only for
themselves but also for others. Each
must serve for the other for the good
of all.
 THE CURRICULUM MUST HAVE FOR ITS
AIM THE BUILDING AND EXPERIENCING OF
THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVICE TO
OTHERS .

“A true education aims at the formation

of the human person to the good of
those societies of which as a man, he is
a member and in whose responsibilities
as an adult, he will share.”
-Vatican II’s Declaration of
Christian Education