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* Summer 2020 courses are listed in Course Catalogue 2019-2020 found in the right sidebar menu.*
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer session classes may be delivered via a method other than in-person instruction (including online platforms) for part or all of the term. A final determination of delivery mode will be made by the college offering the course by April 24 for “F” summer courses, and by June 13 for “S” courses. Decisions regarding courses that cannot be accommodated online, or that are to be cancelled, will be communicated to students who have registered in those courses. Course registration for TST Summer courses opens via ACORN on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
Tools and Tips for Study of the Bible in the Original LanguagesWYB1101HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Taylor, J. GlenCOLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course will provide students with knowledge of, access to, and practice at using original language tools and resources that come in both hardcopy and electronic forms. Students will start by learning the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, including the convention of identifying Hebrew vowels. The course will follow with instruction on the meaning of the basic grammatical and syntactical features of these languages, so that reference made to them in these resources will assist students in exegesis. The resources to which students will be coached in accessing and understanding will include Interlinear Bibles, Concordances, lexicons, theological wordbooks and original language based commentaries. The learning of grammar will be tied to the study of selected portions of Amos and Philippians. More Information |
The God of the Gospel: Systematic Theology IWYT1101HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Connor, TimothyCOLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Fri TIME: 10:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course provides an in-depth exploration of two central Christian doctrines - the Trinity and the person of Christ - as well as reflection on the role of Holy Scripture and the nature of theology. This is the first part of a two-part sequence in basic Christian doctrine. More Information |
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew ISMB1102HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): TBACOLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: Mon, Wed TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 PRE-REQUISITES: SMB1101Y or NML250Y or one year of Hebrew CREDITS: One Credit Study of Hebrew grammar, providing a continuation of NML250Y /SMB1101Y (Introduction to Biblical Hebrew). Through extensive reading of ancient (biblical and non-biblical) Hebrew texts, grammar is reviewed and consolidated, and vocabulary expanded. More Information |
History of Christianity I (to AD 843)SMG1010HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): TBACOLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 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 |
Life Together: Christian FormationWYP1111HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Brownlee, AnnetteCOLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 10:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit This pass/fail first-term required course presents an overview of living the Christian faith in community, with an emphasis on spiritual formation for leadership. It places this overview within the context of the church's visible witness and an understanding of its mission as participation in Christ's mission. It hopes to help students think through the intersection of contemporary motions of spirituality and piety and the Christian life lived in the community of the church, with its disciplines and practice. It also hopes to begin to prepare students for continued growth and formation in Christ, through the gifts the church offers, as they begin to be trained and formed as Christian leaders. More Information |
Classical Philosophy for TheologyRGT1113HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Mulrooney, SeanCOLLEGE: Regis College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 18:30 to 21:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course is an introduction to ancient and medieval philosophy for theology students who have had little or no philosophy. In this course, we will focus both on understanding key philosophical concepts relevant to theology and on developing philosophical skills. Each class will consist of a lecture on a thorny philosophical question and a tutorial in which students actively work on acquiring and practicing philosophical skills. Throughout, philosophy is seen as a series of interpersonal communications (= asking good questions and formulating intelligent answers) rather than as a series of dogmatic pronouncements. |
Theology Spirituality and the ArtsRGT1120HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Smick, RebekahCOLLEGE: Regis College SCHEDULE: Wed TIME: 18:30 to 20:30 CREDITS: One Credit This course aims to provide an introduction to key points of intersection between theology, spirituality and the-arts across two millennia. Employing a broad-definition of the arts, it will include visual arts, music, liturgy, literature, -film and media. It will explore theological, historical, an d pastoral applications of the arts viewed as primary source material, forms of spiritual expression, and sources of inspiration, healing and social critique. ltwlll also address both the theoretical and practical aspects of the ongoing(elationshlp between theology and the arts, Select topics are discussed weekly with the participation of faculty guests from across TST. More Information |
Basics of Biblical PreachingKNP1352HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Travis, SarahCOLLEGE: Knox College SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit Introduction to the art and science of preaching. Topics: exegesis and hermeneutics for the purpose of preaching, techniques of sermon preparation, structure and delivery. More Information |
Education and Faith FormationEMP1431HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S):COLLEGE: Emmanuel College SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 14:00 to 17:00 CREDITS: One Credit The course will provide an overview to education ministry and to faith formation. It will examine the purpose, context, and content of CE and examine basic learning theory and curriculum resources. Students will also read a spiritual memoir and reflect on transformation in the Christian life. Practical skills for educational ministry will include evaluating curricula, contextual analysis of an educational site, and designing and facilitating a workshop. Intercultural challenges for CE will be discussed. Aspects of age-related ministry will include resources for children, youth and adults. In addition, education at different life stages will be studied as moments for formation of individuals and families as well as the community (baptism and confirmation). Students are encouraged to research a historical or contemporary practice of CE/formation and develop a paper on that topic. Students will read Tye, Pazmino, McClaren, Miles and Winner. More Information |
Human Growth & Spiritual JourneyKNP1443HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2020 INSTRUCTOR(S): Acolatse, Esther E.COLLEGE: Knox College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 14:00 to 17:00 CREDITS: One Credit Exploration of various theories of human development, stages of human growth, lifespan spiritual journey in correlation to human growth, implications for Christian ministry, and reflections of one's own lifespan on theories of human growth and spiritual journey. More Information |
