Aquinas: the Summa Contra Gentiles

Date Cancelled
College Regis College
Instructor(s) Mongeau, Gilles M.
Course Code RGT6551HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in RGT3551HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

A careful study of a book of the Summa contra Gentiles, where Aquinas explores Christian doctrines as an exercise in personally appropriating divine wisdom. The course teaches a method of close textual reading, and will interest students seeking an accessible introduction to Aquinas, those seeking an overall view of his methodology, and those preparing comprehensive exams in theology. Lectures and seminars. Assignments for 3551: 2 short papers, 2 learning reports, final take home exam. Assignments for 6551: 2 short papers, preparing and giving a 1 hour lecture, final exegetical essay.

Crosslisted to (1) Historical
Syllabus http://www.regiscollege.ca/files/images/rgt3-6551_2011-1.pdf
Schedule TueThu
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 24
Enrolment Notes

Max 24 (AD & BD)

Additional Notes

Last Day to Add: May 10, Last Day to Drop: May 24

Schedule Notes

<p>May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31; June 5, 7, 2012</p>

Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2011
Currently Offered Summer 2012