Thy Kingdom Come : A Regnocentric Approach in Designing the Theology 11 Syllabus of the Loyola Schools

Date of Award

12-1-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts major in Theological Studies

First Advisor

Raymond B. Aguas, PhD

Abstract

This study proposes a regnocentric approach in designing the syllabus of Theology 11, an undergraduate theology course taught in the Ateneo de Manila University. It explores the possibility of integrating liberation theologian Jon Sobrino, S.J.’s insights on the reign of God in the syllabus to make the course more relevant for young people. To accomplish this, the study uses the see-judge-act framework. First, the study found that there has been an emergence of creative Catholics. Among other traits, young Filipino Catholics are increasingly finding right living to be more important than right believing. In addition, it was also seen that while Theology 11 has tried to be more responsive to students, the overall design of the course could be improved. Second, the study observed four major themes from Sobrino’s insights on the reign of God that are relevant for young people: The Poor and the Oppressed, The Praxis of Jesus, The Anti-Reign, and The Reign as Gift and Task. Lastly, the study presents both an approach and a sample syllabus that is regnocentric – one that integrates the mentioned themes more intentionally. The study concludes that a regnocentric approach can be utilized by integrating various themes from Sobrino’s theology that are in line with the course objectives and are responsive to the youth.

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