Aquinas: 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
Schedule Thu
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 16
Enrolment Notes

Max 16 (AD and BD combined)

Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2012
Currently Offered Fall 2014