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Course Catalogue 2013-2014

Introduction to the Old Testament SAB1003HF L6101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Online TIME: TBA to TBA CREDITS: One Credit A study of the Old Testament covering biblical books, their historical contexts, genres and ancient Near Eastern cultural contexts necessary for interpretation. The basics of exegetical method particular to the genres of the Old Testament will be covered. Principles of biblical interpretation will also be covered especially from a Catholic perspective. Lectures and assignments including quizzes, exams and a final paper. More Information
Introduction to the Old Testament I WYB1008HF L6101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Online CREDITS: One Credit Introduction to Old Testament literature and history (Genesis-Kings) with emphasis on application within the church. The course consists of online written lectures with class participation through discussion forums. Readings, written assignments and final paper. More Information
History of Christianity I (to AD 843) - Cancelled on Jun 24, 2014 TRH1010HF L6101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: Online CREDITS: One Credit From the subapostolic age to the "Triumph of Orthodoxy" in the East and the Carolingian revival and Treaty of Verdun in the West. Geographical expansion of the church; the relation of Christian faith to cultural settings and other religions; the development of doctrinal and ethical positions; forms of Christian life and worship; the rise of Islam. More Information
New Testament Hermeneutics - Cancelled on Jun 17, 2013 SAB1081HF L0101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Tue, Thu TIME: 19:00 to 21:00 CREDITS: One Credit Survey of New Testament world, authors, theologies. Introduction to the historical-critical and other methods of exegesis. Focus on the relation of hermeneutic to Christian Theological traditions; determining the senses of Scripture, the intent of the author, the structures in the texts; stance of the reader. Lecture/Discussion; paper; mid-term and final exam. More Information
Foundations of Theology SAT1101HF L6101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): Graham, Donald G. COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Online TIME: TBA to TBA CREDITS: One Credit Introduction to theology and the elements of Catholic theology. Revelation, Faith, Tradition, Church doctrine, infallibility, biblical inspiration. Lectures, mid-term test, final exam. More Information
From the Gospel to the Gospels (NT I) WYB1501HS L6101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Online CREDITS: One Credit An introduction to the four Gospels in their social, historical and theological settings. Using a "socio-literary" approach, we will study the Gospels within a two-dimensional framework, both centred on what the early Christians called the "gospel" or "Kerygma." One dimension has to do with social history the origin and development of Christianity as a distinct social entity, from its foundations in the ministry of Jesus and the Easter experience, through its emergence as a Jewish renewal movement, and on to its development into a separate, largely Gentile, institutionalized religion. The second dimension has to do with literature the process by which the Gospels came to be written, their literary form and texture, and their character as narrative versions of the "gospel." Weekly online lectures, assigned analysis/reflection papers, discussion board postings. More Information
Research and Writing WYJ1711HF L0101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): Power, Thomas P. COLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CREDITS: One Credit The literature of biblical studies, theology, church history and pastoral studies is introduced along with the research and writing process; locating, evaluating and using information; genres of theological writing; citation and bibliographic formats and ethical aspects. More Information
Moral Theology SAT1905HS L0101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): Murphy, Patricia COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Irregular CREDITS: One Credit An introduction to foundations of Catholic moral theology. Among the topics to be studied are scripture, tradition, natural law, relationship between faith & morality, moral norms, virtue and vice, freedom, conscience and magisterium, etc. Readings, lectures, online discussion, short written assignments and final exam. More Information
History of Christianity II (843-1648) - Cancelled on Jan 17, 2014 SMH2010HS L0101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: TBA TIME: TBA to TBA CREDITS: One Credit Development of thought and piety; monasticism and mendicants; crusades, parish life; papacy, princes and church councils; Byzantium; East-West relations; relations with Jews and Muslims; Renaissance and reformations; reformers; missionary expansion; confessionalism. Lectures and class discussion of readings. One research essay, one reflection paper. NOTE: Students who have taken --H2002H Medieval Christianity (600-1500) and/or --H2003H Reformation & Early Modern Christianity may not take Christianity II (843-1648). More Information
Teaching and Learning in the Spirit of St. Augustine - Cancelled on Oct 11, 2013 SMP2011HS L0101 SESSION: Summer 2014 INSTRUCTOR(S): COLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: TBA TIME: TBA to TBA CREDITS: One Credit This course will study some selections from Augustine on the dynamic process of discovering and communicating religious truths. Students will study the ordering of truth, divine pedagogy, divine illumination and the structure of meaning in Augustine. Through a reading and interpretation of selected texts from Augustine, students will learn how to embrace and communicate religious truths in love. They will be led to appreciate that teaching and learning while being processes in self-discovery and self- development are communal, ecclesial, and self-transcending. The overall goal of this course is to lead students to appreciate how teaching and learning integrate different and ongoing levels of meaning, transformations and conversion in the loving embrace of truth and wisdom. The relationship between the order of discovery, the order of presentation and the hermeneutic of trust in the dynamic process of Christian education especially in Augustine's On Christian Teaching will also be considered. Teaching methods: Weekly readings from selected texts, class discussion, and tutorials Means of evaluation: Class participation: 10%; Class presentation of a reflection paper: 30%; Book/Article Review: 20%; Final Integrative Paper: 40% More Information