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Course Catalogue 2018-2019

Modern Anglicanism: From Maurice to Williams - Cancelled on Sep 10, 2018 WYT2119HF L6101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Knetsch, Robert L. COLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: N/A Online PRE-REQUISITES: WYT1101H CREDITS: One Credit This course introduces students to the cataclysmic changes that attended the nineteenth, twentieth, and the beginning of the twenty first centuries, especially with respect to new theological thought in the context of Anglican identity. By surveying some of the main thinkers form this time, this course examines major theological themes that are addressed, such as the nature of Scripture, baptism, the Eucharist, and the nature of the church. This course will use the governing theme of a particularly Anglican use of Scripture in order to assess and analyze the various thinkers during the historical error. More Information Add to Favourites
Hebrew Reading & Exegesis KNB2127HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Irwin, Brian COLLEGE: Knox College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 PRE-REQUISITES: Introductory course in Hebrew. CREDITS: One Credit This course builds on students knowledge of introductory Hebrew grammar to engage them in the reading and interpretation of Hebrew narrative (selections from Jonah, Ruth, and other books). Emphasis is on building Hebrew vocabulary and confidence in reading and on developing exegetical skill. More Information Add to Favourites
Byzantine Christian Sacraments SMT2141HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Galadza, Daniel COLLEGE: St. Michael's College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit An overview of the history, theology and current practice of the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Byzantine Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, with a view to examining and assessing their centrality in contemporary Christian life and ministry. In this course, the student will examine themes such as the world's sacramentality, the cosmic and personal transformation enacted in the Byzantine Christian Mysteries, and the Trinitarian foundation of all sacramental life. S/he will be able to list and identify many of the sacramental rites and texts and discuss and assess the works of several key Eastern Christian authors, both classical and modem. The student will be able to describe the evolution of these rites, and debate their possible reform today; and will be able to apply the theological vision emanating from these rites to contemporary situations. More Information Add to Favourites
Context and Ministry EMP2160HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Penner, Kimberly L. COLLEGE: Emmanuel College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 9:00 to 12:00 PRE-REQUISITES: EMP1741H or EMP1021H and specific foundational courses in student's program CREDITS: One Credit The core goal of Emmanuel College's Contextual Education Program is integrative; students integrate their learning from across the theological curriculum through critical engagement with their practices of ministry and pastoral care. In this way, the program seeks to equip students with the theological acumen, pastoral instincts, and personal/spiritual dispositions that are required for cultivating a sense of call in the flux of 21st century religious life. Questions of gifts, growing edges and discernment of call are inevitably part of this reflective process. Contextual Education intends both to reflect on and to re-imagine modes of religious practice that can contribute to the healing of each other and creation. More Information Add to Favourites
Prophetic Literature SAB2181HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Chung, Frederick Yon-Ho COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 PRE-REQUISITES: Introduction to the Old Testament course CREDITS: One Credit This course introduces the prophets of Israel from their historical contexts, explores developments, genres and theological themes. Attention will be paid to the role of Israelite prophets in the larger ancient Near East context and prophetic contributions to Israelite expressions of God. Basic methods of exegesis will be reinforced as well as attention to a Catholic framework for interpretation. More Information Add to Favourites
Spiritual Formation in the Anglican Tradition TRP2202HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Wang, Lisa COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 14:00 to 17:00 CREDITS: One Credit Reflection on aspects of the spiritual formation of the human person and of the postulant for ordination in the Anglican Church. Students will consider topics such as the theology of the human person, longing for God, spiritual motherhood and fatherhood, kenosis, stewardship of the sacraments, preaching and prayer, and how these inform our understanding of the priesthood. More Information Add to Favourites
Failed Causes of Saints - Cancelled on Jul 5, 2018 TRH2213HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Lofft, Jonathan COLLEGE: Trinity College SCHEDULE: Mon TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit This course explores the meaning of sainthood in different Christian traditions and cultures through the centuries by emphasizing the lives of unsuccessful candidates for sainthood. Some of these many and diverse failures are venerated regardless of official opinions of their heroic virtue, while others are relics of forgotten events and struggles. Some may yet achieve formal recognition, and at least one is nobody at all! More Information Add to Favourites
Book of Jeremiah WYB2213HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Taylor, Marion Ann COLLEGE: Wycliffe College SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 14:00 to 16:00 CREDITS: One Credit Seminar on the Book of Jeremiah involving detailed exegesis of selected passages with a view to using the text in the life of the Church. More Information Add to Favourites
The Mennonite Tradition In Historical Context CGH2235HF L4101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Osborne, Troy D. COLLEGE: Conrad Grebel SCHEDULE: Tue TIME: 9:00 to 12:00 PRE-REQUISITES: N/A CREDITS: One Credit This is a survey of the development of the Anabaptist and Mennonite traditions (Amish, Mennonite, and Hutterites) by placing them in the context of the broader history of the western Christianity from the early church through Its transformation into a global movement. Through the study of history, students will understand the forces and tensions that have shaped the Mennonites and other Anabaptists as they related to the changing contexts in the world around them. Throughout the course,students will attend to the strengths and weakness of defining Anabaptist Identity through history. More Information Add to Favourites
Christology SAT2242HF L0101 SESSION: Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR(S): Lombardi, Josephine COLLEGE: St. Augustine's Seminary SCHEDULE: Thu TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 CREDITS: One Credit Answering Jesus' question: "Who do people say I am?", course uses Old Testament expectations, New Testament data, Conciliar definitions and contemporary issues. More Information Add to Favourites