Explorations in Eastern Christian Spirituality

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMP2271HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 9101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Online – Synchronous
Description

This course serves as a broad survey of the ascetico-mystical theology (Spirituality) of the Eastern Churches, as represented by a multiplicity of authors and texts (using both secondary and primary texts in English translation). Through required readings, lectures, student class presentations and class discussions as well as a renection paper, summative exercise and oral exam, both ancient and modem authors will be studied in this intensive course, with a view to examining the unifying characteristics that underlie the various spiritual traditions, as well as those elements that distinguish various trends, themes, regional emphases and personal particularities of individual authors. Connections will be made to Eastern Christian doctrinal emphases where appropriate, and historical contexts will be taken into account. In addition to work done together as a group, students will have the opportunity to choose from a list of authors/texts for individual study.

Schedule Tue
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Hours Per Week Intensive
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: Take-home exam.

Teaching Method
Lectures
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Book Review
Previously Offered Summer 2018
Currently Offered Winter 2021