Description
Bishop Montgomery is seeking a qualified teacher who can teach 9th – 12th grade Theology courses. Qualified teachers must possess a teaching credential or Religious
certification, have experience in classroom management, and 3 years preferred
teaching experience in Theology.
- Salvation History I: God’s Revelation in the Hebrew Scriptures (Fall)
- This course is designed to introduce the students to the Hebrew Scriptures emphasizing the central theme of salvation history. Students will be introduced to basic skills of biblical exegesis as a method to interpret and understand the message of the early leaders of Israel, the patriarchs, judges, kings, and prophets. The students will understand the Israelites continuing covenant relationship with God, with an emphasis on community and social justice. Students will be introduced to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promise as revealed in salvation history.
- Salvation History II: God’s Revelation in the Christian Scriptures (Spring)
- This course is designed to lead the students to a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ as the full revelation of God through study of the sacred scriptures. Students will come to know Jesus and his teachings in their study of the Gospels. The students will come to a deeper understanding of Christ and explore the foundations of the early Christian Church through study of Acts of the Apostles and the epistles of St. Paul and other key figures of the time. Investigation into the historical setting, literary forms, and theological content of the New Testament writings will enable the student to interpret the scripture from the tradition of the Catholic Church.
- The Paschal Mystery (Fall)
- This course is a study of the Paschal Mystery of Christ using the Old Testament as the background for understanding the way the early Church came to interpret Jesus’ death and Resurrection. Building on this foundation the identity of Christ and Christ’s revelation of God and human beings will also be examined.
- Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church (Spring)
- This course builds on the previous one by studying the identity and characteristics of being Church. As the early Church came to understand the identity of Christ Jesus they also came to understand that Church is the Body of Christ. Examining the Marks of the Church will give us further insights into how the Church grew to express the identity of Christ in worship and Church Councils. Emphasis will be placed on how we live as Church in our world today.
- Sacraments as Encounters with Jesus Christ (Fall)
- The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the incarnational nature of sacramental spirituality as encountering Christ in all of creation especially through the seven sacraments. The students will be encouraged to identify Christ’s participation in their life journey focusing on the invitation that each sacrament offers to participate fully in God’s covenantal relationship.
- Moral Life in Jesus Christ (Spring)
- The purpose of this course is to help students understand Christian ethics as found in the teaching of the Beatitudes and God’s commands. Students will understand that moral precepts govern one’s life through the use of reason and conscience, and that the exercise of free-will led by faith results in freedom and happiness.
Requirements
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Resume
- A statement of interest and philosophy of education (no more than one page)
- Copy of credential/Religious Education Certification
- 2 letters of recommendation
- 2 references with contact information
- All materials should be sent electronically to Mrs. Carmen Garcia, Human Resources Director, cgarcia1@bmhs-la.org (310) 540-2021 ext. 225.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Bishop Montgomery High School (Torrance)
5430 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90504
yvigon@bmhs-la.org