SUMMER READING AND PROJECT LIST

THEOLOGY


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Academic programs

 

 

2009     

 

During the first week of Fall classes, students in grades 9 and 10 are assessed on the summer reading by either a written test or a book report. Twelfth grade students in Honors Church History must turn in the completed assignment listed below. All students are expected to bring their summer reading books with them to class and have them available for future Theology classes throughout the year.

 

Where to buy your books:

 

Arrangements have been made for AHC Theology students to obtain their summer reading books from www.catholicshoponline.com

 

Or, visit the store at:

 

The Catholic Shop

13939 Metrotech Drive

Chantilly, Virginia 20151

(703) 222-0096

 

Note: Summer Reading is not required for all courses.

 

Grade 9:

Required Reading for all classes, including Honors:
   

Hahn, Scott.  The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. Doubleday , New York , 1999.

Price $21.95 plus shipping

 

Grade 10:

Required Reading for all classes, including Honors:   
 

Whittington, Nancy Mayer.  For the Love of Angela. Saint Catherine of Siena Press, Indianapolis , 2007.

Price $9.99 plus shipping

 

Grade 11:

Required Reading - None

 

Grade 12:
 

Church History:

Required Reading   - None

 

Honors  Church History:

Required Reading:   

 

Herbstrith, Waltrand. Edith Stein a Biography. Ingnatius Press, San Francisco , 1992.

Price: $12.95 plus shipping

 

Assignment:

Write an essay explaining why St. Edith Stein's spiritual journey, growth, and her arrival at the truth of Christ, make her a positive role model for young women. Be sure to give specific references and page numbers from the text.

 

Due date : first week of the Fall semester

Required length : 3 typed pages