Theology & Philosophy
The Theology and Philosophy department is dedicated to introducing students to and cultivating them in the intellectual and practical aspects of religious belief and philosophical reflection. This is accomplished by training them to engage critically and charitably with a wide array of religious and philosophical views on reality, ethics, God, and human nature.
Course Path
Students take a foundational course, Biblical Literacy, their 9th or 10th grade year, and Ethics during their 12th grade year. Students have the options to take electives during 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
9th | Biblical Literacy |
10th | Elective Classes Theological Imagination Justice, Mercy, & Kinship Eastern Religions |
11th | |
12th | |
Ethics |
Course Spotlight
Ethics
As a formative senior course, Ethics challenges students to navigate questions of right and wrong. This course requires students to develop critical thinking,research and synthesize information from many perspectives, and articulate one’s own perspective. Ethics is dedicated to developing these skills by means of class dialogue, establishing an introduction to logical principles, acquiring a familiarity with ethical theories through the close examination of the ideas of seminal philosophers, and learning the basics of the ethical issues in contemporary society.
Faculty
Contact: keffron@lalumiere.org
Kevin Effron joined La Lumiere as a full time faculty member in our theology department in the 2021-2022 academic year. He brings a BA in Philosophy from Marian University Indianapolis and a Master of Divinity degree from Notre Dame. Previously Kevin has been a director of religious education in Indianapolis and South Bend. He also has been a tutor at La Lumiere for the past year. Kevin is excited to give his full attention to the La Lu community this year and can be often found on the disc golf course here on campus.
Contact: jsanchez@lalumiere.org
Jorge joined our wonderful community in 2026. Mr. Sanchez teaches AP English Literature, Speech, English seminar electives and Biblical Literacy. Mr. Sanchez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Loyola University, Chicago, and then earned two Master degrees, one in English from the University of Michigan and one in Divinity from the University of Chicago. He has taught in high schools and college over a 25-year career, most recently serving as English teacher and Dean of Students at Roycemore School. Mr. Sanchez has extensive experience with academic competitions. He also assists with the Academic Super Bowl team!
Graduation Requirements
Two credits (2) are required. All students must take Biblical Literacy in 9th or 10th grade, and all 12th grade students must take Ethics.