Course Syllabus for Theo 275
Course Number: Theo 275
Title: Philippine Church History
Semester: 1st
School Year: 2006-2007
Instructor: Antonio F. B. de Castro, S. J.
A. Course Description: Theo 275 deals with the study of the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, with particular attention paid to the following issues: the religious basis of Spanish colonization and the Patronato real; the evangelization of the Philippines; jurisdictional conflicts of the 17th century and their effect on the development of a Filipino clergy; the anti-friar movement; the Church and the creation of a national consciousness; the Church and the Revolution; the Church and the American regime; the Filipinization of the Church.
B. Course Objectives: the course is designed to enable the student to attain an impartial and honest view of the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines from the 16th to early 20th centuries through a judicious and critical use of primary source materials, a more than ordinary acquaintance with the secondary literature, an informed discussion of some of the nodal points of controversy in this history, and an adequate consideration of historical methodology as this is applied to the history of a religious institution in the Philippines.
C. Course Outline:
I. Introduction: Methodological Questions and Presuppositions; Current State of the Literature; Importance of the Study of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines for a more adequate understanding of the overall history of the Philippines
II. The Spanish Church in the Indies: The Age of Discovery, the Papal Bulls, Justice to the Indians, the Patronato real de la Iglesia de las Indias
III. Christianity Comes to the Philippines: Pre-Hispanic Filipino religion, the beginnings of Evangelization, the Organization of the Church, 1579-1595
IV. The Struggle for Justice: Augustinians versus Spanish Conquistadores, the Synod of Manila, Bishop Salazar as Champion of Filipino rights, the Acceptance of Spanish Sovereignty
V. Evangelization: Methods and Motives, Obstacles to Christianization, Adaptation to Filipino Culture, Building the Christian Community, Success of the First 50 Years
VI. Obstacles and Setbacks to Evangelization: Resistance in the South, the Dutch Wars (1600-1648), Disruption of the Christian Communities in Luzon, the “Moro Wars” in the Visayas
VII. Jurisdictional Struggles: Church versus State, Bishops versus Religious Orders, Episcopal Visitation Enforced
VIII. The Established Church, 1620-1760: Education, Works of Charity, the Church in Manila, the Church in the Provinces, Missionaries and Vernacular Literature, the Church and Material Development, Missionary Outreach
IX. Development of a Filipino Clergy: Initial Obstacles, Hesitant Beginnings (1720-1767), Twisted Growth (1767-1820), Political Suspicion (1820-1872), the Nationalist Clergy (1849-1872)
X. The Church and Filipino Nationalism: Nineteenth Century Religious Conditions, the Anti-Friar Character of the Nationalist Movement, Church Policy of the Revolutionary Government, the Filipino Clergy and the Revolution
XI. The Church in Disarray: a Church without Leadership (1899-1903), the Coming of Protestantism, the Aglipayan Schism
XII. Adjusting to a New Order: Reorganization of the Church (1903-1910), the Church on the Defensive (1910-1925), Adaptation and Resurgence (1925-1941), War and Destruction (1941-1945)
XIII. General Conclusions and Areas for Further Study and Research
D. Required Readings:
John N. Schumacher, Readings in Philippine Church History, Quezon City, 1987.
Horacio de la Costa, Readings in Philippine History, Makati, 1992.
E. Suggested Readings: I no longer give out a bibliography. But you can check out the reserve shelf for Theo 275 in the LST Library...
F. Course Requirements:
1) one final oral examination
2) one long paper on a topic to be approved by the professor
3) class recitation
G. Grading System:
1) S.T.B.: number grades (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4, inc.);
2) M.A.: letter grades (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, inc.);
3) long paper: 40 pts; final oral exam: 40 pts; class recitation: 20 pts.
H. Classroom Policies:
1) Dress code must be observed in class.
2) Class attendance is the student’s responsibility.
3) Rule on plagiarism will be strictly enforced.
I. Consultation Hours: every afternoon, M-W-F and by appointment for other days.
Prepared by:
Antonio F. B. de Castro, S. J.
Associate Professor, Church History
Loyola School of Theology
Ateneo de Manila University
13 June 2006
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Title: Philippine Church History
Semester: 1st
School Year: 2006-2007
Instructor: Antonio F. B. de Castro, S. J.
A. Course Description: Theo 275 deals with the study of the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, with particular attention paid to the following issues: the religious basis of Spanish colonization and the Patronato real; the evangelization of the Philippines; jurisdictional conflicts of the 17th century and their effect on the development of a Filipino clergy; the anti-friar movement; the Church and the creation of a national consciousness; the Church and the Revolution; the Church and the American regime; the Filipinization of the Church.
B. Course Objectives: the course is designed to enable the student to attain an impartial and honest view of the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines from the 16th to early 20th centuries through a judicious and critical use of primary source materials, a more than ordinary acquaintance with the secondary literature, an informed discussion of some of the nodal points of controversy in this history, and an adequate consideration of historical methodology as this is applied to the history of a religious institution in the Philippines.
C. Course Outline:
I. Introduction: Methodological Questions and Presuppositions; Current State of the Literature; Importance of the Study of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines for a more adequate understanding of the overall history of the Philippines
II. The Spanish Church in the Indies: The Age of Discovery, the Papal Bulls, Justice to the Indians, the Patronato real de la Iglesia de las Indias
III. Christianity Comes to the Philippines: Pre-Hispanic Filipino religion, the beginnings of Evangelization, the Organization of the Church, 1579-1595
IV. The Struggle for Justice: Augustinians versus Spanish Conquistadores, the Synod of Manila, Bishop Salazar as Champion of Filipino rights, the Acceptance of Spanish Sovereignty
V. Evangelization: Methods and Motives, Obstacles to Christianization, Adaptation to Filipino Culture, Building the Christian Community, Success of the First 50 Years
VI. Obstacles and Setbacks to Evangelization: Resistance in the South, the Dutch Wars (1600-1648), Disruption of the Christian Communities in Luzon, the “Moro Wars” in the Visayas
VII. Jurisdictional Struggles: Church versus State, Bishops versus Religious Orders, Episcopal Visitation Enforced
VIII. The Established Church, 1620-1760: Education, Works of Charity, the Church in Manila, the Church in the Provinces, Missionaries and Vernacular Literature, the Church and Material Development, Missionary Outreach
IX. Development of a Filipino Clergy: Initial Obstacles, Hesitant Beginnings (1720-1767), Twisted Growth (1767-1820), Political Suspicion (1820-1872), the Nationalist Clergy (1849-1872)
X. The Church and Filipino Nationalism: Nineteenth Century Religious Conditions, the Anti-Friar Character of the Nationalist Movement, Church Policy of the Revolutionary Government, the Filipino Clergy and the Revolution
XI. The Church in Disarray: a Church without Leadership (1899-1903), the Coming of Protestantism, the Aglipayan Schism
XII. Adjusting to a New Order: Reorganization of the Church (1903-1910), the Church on the Defensive (1910-1925), Adaptation and Resurgence (1925-1941), War and Destruction (1941-1945)
XIII. General Conclusions and Areas for Further Study and Research
D. Required Readings:
John N. Schumacher, Readings in Philippine Church History, Quezon City, 1987.
Horacio de la Costa, Readings in Philippine History, Makati, 1992.
E. Suggested Readings: I no longer give out a bibliography. But you can check out the reserve shelf for Theo 275 in the LST Library...
F. Course Requirements:
1) one final oral examination
2) one long paper on a topic to be approved by the professor
3) class recitation
G. Grading System:
1) S.T.B.: number grades (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4, inc.);
2) M.A.: letter grades (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, inc.);
3) long paper: 40 pts; final oral exam: 40 pts; class recitation: 20 pts.
H. Classroom Policies:
1) Dress code must be observed in class.
2) Class attendance is the student’s responsibility.
3) Rule on plagiarism will be strictly enforced.
I. Consultation Hours: every afternoon, M-W-F and by appointment for other days.
Prepared by:
Antonio F. B. de Castro, S. J.
Associate Professor, Church History
Loyola School of Theology
Ateneo de Manila University
13 June 2006
http://logoispermatikoi-musings.blogspot.com/
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