College | Emmanuel College |
Instructor(s) | Bourgeois, Michael |
Course Code | EMT3602HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in EMT6602HS
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Semester | First Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
Examination of the historical and ecumenical theological origins and contemporary expressions of Christian engagement with social justice. Topics addressed will include: the 18th -19th century economic, political, philosophical, and religious background in Europe and North America; the Social Gospel and Christian Socialism in Protestantism and papal social teachings in Roman Catholicism; black and feminist theologies and global liberation theologies; and justice-related issues such as wealth and poverty, war and peace, race, gender, sexual orientation, and ecology. Sources examined will include the work of theologians and reports by denominational and ecumenical bodies. |
Pre-Requisites | One course in Bible, theology and the history of Christianity |
Schedule | Thu |
Start Time | 11:00 |
End Time | 13:00 |
Hours Per Week | 2 |
Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
Teaching Method |
Lectures
Seminars
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Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Research Paper
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Previously Offered | Winter 2013 |
Currently Offered | Fall 2017 |