EschatologyRGT2341HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Dadosky, John D.COLLEGE: Regis College SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit Introduction to the teachings of the Christian Church and theological understanding concerning eschatology both as it has developed in the tradition and in the renewed interest it has gained from some of the significant theologians of the 20th C. Topics include: philosophical foundations, eschatology in the OT and NT, immortality and resurrection, theology of death and afterlife, individual and communal judgement, parousia, apocalyptic, political eschatology. More Information |
You, Your Congregation, & the End of the World: Reclaiming Biblical Apocalyptic for the ChurchKNB2362HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Irwin, BrianCOLLEGE: Knox College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course will examine popular understandings of End Time events and the dispensationalist interpretation that underlies them. It will also provide an overview of biblical apocalyptic texts such as Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation to provide an understanding of what these books meant in their original context, how they have been received since, and how they might be applied to the life of the church today. More Information |
EcclesiologySAT2401HY L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S):COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: N/A CREDITS: One Credit The mystery of the Church as seen in the light of Vatican II. Her foundation in Christ in Scripture and history that gives rise to her structure, mission, and four Marks. Mary as the Mother of the Church and eschatological icon. More Information |
Medieval Eastern Thought, Doctrine and Theology: From Maximus to PalamasTRH2401HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Opperwall, Daniel G.COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 19:00 to 21:00 CREDITS: One Credit The Medieval period witnessed some of the most intense and fruitful theological and doctrinal discussions in Eastern Orthodox Church history, from the Monothelite controversy to Iconoclasm to the birth of Hesychastic theology and practice. This course will explore the writings of the most influential minds of the Eastern Church during the period, namely Maximus the Confessor, John the Damascene, Photius of Constantinople, Symeon the New Theologian, and Gregory Palamas. Heavy emphasis will be placed on primary sources (read in translation). Key topics will include developments in Christology, Trinitarian theology, the theology of icons, theological anthropology, Hesychasm and the theology of deification as discussed by these authors. More Information |
Medieval Eastern Thought, Doctrine and Theology: From Maximus to PalamasTRH2401HF L6101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S):COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: N/A Online TIME: NA to NA CREDITS: One Credit The Medieval period witnessed some of the most intense and fruitful theological and doctrinal discussions in Eastern Orthodox Church history, from the Monothelite controversy to Iconoclasm to the birth of Hesychastic theology and practice. This course will explore the writings of the most influential minds of the Eastern Church during the period, namely Maximus the Confessor, John the Damascene, Photius of Constantinople, Symeon the New Theologian, and Gregory Palamas. Heavy emphasis will be placed on primary sources (read in translation). Key topics will include developments in Christology, Trinitarian theology, the theology of icons, theological anthropology, Hesychasm and the theology of deification as discussed by these authors. More Information |
EcclesiologySMT2404HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Attridge, MichaelCOLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit Jesus' preaching of the reign of God; development of ecclesial structures; ministries in the church; mission, service, and witness in the Church today, contemporary issues leading to and arising from Vatican II. More Information |
Modern History of the Catholic ChurchSAH2424HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Ciani, AdrianCOLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Fri TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course is an overview of the modern era of ecclesiastical history.˜ Beginning with the ??Enlightenment?, we will examine the relationship between the Catholic Church and the world until Vatican II.˜ In the way we will look at the age of revolution, what new ideas like liberalism meant and how popes of the nineteenth century sought to deal with them.˜ The worldwide missionary experience of the Catholic Church at the time, as well as the rich history of Canadian Catholicism will be discussed.˜ Pius IX, Vatican I and the pontificate of Leo XIII will be a key part of the course, as well an examination of the issues that the Church had to confront in the twentieth century, such as world wars and the holocaust.˜ Light will be shed on these topics trough assigned readings, biographical studies and the study of examples of art and architecture from the period. More Information |
Church Ministry Sacraments: Presbyterian and Reformed ViewsKNT2431HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S): Fensham, Charles JamesCOLLEGE: Knox College SCHEDULE: Wed TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 PRE-REQUISITES: A basic introductory theology course. Knox M.Div. students need to have Ref. Theology in Dialogue. CREDITS: One Credit A theological exploration of Church, Ministry and Sacraments from a Presbyterian perspective in dialogue with other traditions and contemporary expressions of the Christian movement. More Information |
Sacramental Theology ISAT2431HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S):COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Fri TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit Introduction to sacraments in general, historical and systematic study of sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation, Eucharist) with special consideration of the pastoral viewpoint. More Information |
Fundamentals of Orthodox SpiritualityTRH2451HF L6101 SESSION: Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR(S):COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: N/A Online TIME: NA to NA CREDITS: One Credit This course will explore Orthodox spiritual theology from both thematic and historical perspectives, drawing on the principal writings that have contributed to its development over the centuries. From a consideration of the goal of Orthodox spirituality as union with God or deification (theosis ), the course will examine the contribution of the Old and New Testament; the experience of early Church; monasticism; ancient philosophy; liturgical and sacramental elements; the mystical and contemplative aspects; and patristic theology. More Information |
