Date Cancelled | |
College | University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology |
Instructor(s) | Dias, Darren |
Course Code | SMT6633HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMT3633HS
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Semester | Second Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
Combining classroom time, and a trip to Canada's North, students will come to a deeper understanding of the Church's theology and praxis regarding inculturation and spirituality within a First Nations context. Consideration will be given to the legacy of colonization and movements fostering greater autonomy in the Canadian aboriginal context. Fond du Lac, SK and Bhechoko, NT are the two primary sites for gatherings. Students are expected to participate In all the preparatory gatherings prior to departure and to be actively engaged with their peers and members of the community upon arrival at Fond-du-Lac and Pine Channel, Saskatchewan or another approved location. The preparatory gatherings will be an opportunity to welcome members of various First Nations in Southwestern Ontario and to meet with non-indigenous men and women who have spent considerable time working with the Dene people. On site, this participation will include sharing in religious ceremonies, common meals, "evening conversations and contributing through your labours (cooking, dish washing, hauling of water) to the general well-being of the group. Students will have the opportunity to meet formally and informally with various community leaders, elders, elected officials, |
Schedule | TBA |
Start Time | TBA |
End Time | TBA |
Minimum Enrolment | 5 |
Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
Additional Notes | Course Module Fee (Flights, Room and Board charges) $4,015 |
Schedule Notes | <p>In the Spring term there will be 8 sessions with experts in the field. In July there will be a 2 week session in a a First<br /> |
Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Summative Paper
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Previously Offered | Winter 2018 |
Currently Offered | Winter 2020 |