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This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.
A study of the issues involved in contemporary urban ministry: historical Christian roots; maintaining parish cohesion in the city; ministry to the community social needs; the issues facing secular work. One extended paper.
A study of the issues involved in contemporary urban ministry: historical Christian roots; maintaining parish cohesion in the city; ministry to the community social needs; the issues facing secular work. One extended paper.
This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.
Using various methods of interpretation, this course offers a more focused approach to the Synoptic Gospels, and the Book of Acts. Special attention will be paid to the themes and theology of each book, including an examination of authorship, date, and context. An exegetical study of select texts will guide some of the discussion.
Using various methods of interpretation, this course offers a more focused approach to the Synoptic Gospels, and the Book of Acts. Special attention will be paid to the themes and theology of each book, including an examination of authorship, date, and context. An exegetical study of select texts will guide some of the discussion.
Using various methods of interpretation, this course offers a more focused approach to the Synoptic Gospels, and the Book of Acts. Special attention will be paid to the themes and theology of each book, including an examination of authorship, date, and context. An exegetical study of select texts will guide some of the discussion.
Students will participate in Justice Camp, a five-day adult, residential learning experience during which they will develop their knowledge of and skills for community development and social justice ministries. Camp will use a wide array of learning methods: plenary workshops; panel discussion; immersion experiences including site visits, interpersonal encounters, hands-on activities, participants.
For more information, please see http://justicecamp.ca/
Students will participate in Justice Camp, a five-day adult, residential learning experience during which they will develop their knowledge of and skills for community development and social justice ministries. Camp will use a wide array of learning methods: plenary workshops; panel discussion; immersion experiences including site visits, interpersonal encounters, hands-on activities, participants’ presentations; corporate worship; bible study and personal and small group spiritual reflection. Students will take part in one stream of immersion experiences focussed on one aspect of social justice. In addition to participation as campers, students will write and submit two short papers: a theoretical engagement with an assigned text and a personal integration paper. Register for camp at www.justicecamp.ca; for the TST course, please email divinity@trinity.utoronto.ca
This course examines the Gospel of Luke in Its historical, social and literary contexts. The life of Jesus presented as a culminating event In the Lukan view of salvation history generates a number of distinctive theological themes. An exploration therefore of literary features, editorial activity in the Lukan account, its relation to the Acts of the Apostles and Its situation to socio-cultural conceptions of first century Judaic discourse will provide a network of meaning-effects accounting for the theological character and purpose of the Gospel. Major themes in Luke's work will be further explored, including such topics as the plan of God, exaltation Chrlstology, the marginalized, eschatology and gender pairing and status reversal. This course will solicit discussion and reflection on our own religious contexts within developing diverse twenty-first century cultures.
This course examines the Gospel of Luke in Its historical, social and literary contexts. The life of Jesus presented as a culminating event In the Lukan view of salvation history generates a number of distinctive theological themes. An exploration therefore of literary features, editorial activity in the Lukan account, its relation to the Acts of the Apostles and Its situation to socio-cultural conceptions of first century Judaic discourse will provide a network of meaning-effects accounting for the theological character and purpose of the Gospel. Major themes in Luke's work will be further explored, including such topics as the plan of God, exaltation Chrlstology, the marginalized, eschatology and gender pairing and status reversal. This course will solicit discussion and reflection on our own religious contexts within developing diverse twenty-first century cultures.
This course examines the Gospel of Luke in Its historical, social and literary contexts. The life of Jesus presented as a culminating event In the Lukan view of salvation history generates a number of distinctive theological themes. An exploration therefore of literary features, editorial activity in the Lukan account, its relation to the Acts of the Apostles and Its situation to socio-cultural conceptions of first century Judaic discourse will provide a network of meaning-effects accounting for the theological character and purpose of the Gospel. Major themes in Luke's work will be further explored, including such topics as the plan of God, exaltation Chrlstology, the marginalized, eschatology and gender pairing and status reversal. This course will solicit discussion and reflection on our own religious contexts within developing diverse twenty-first century cultures.