Course Catalogue 2026-2027

Will identify and deal with a complex set of issues involved in the relationship of the sciences - natural, biological, and social - to religion and theology. Particular attention will be given to methodological and epistemological matters.

The presentation of Christianity to the Indigenous peoples of Canada, and their response. vaned in complex ways, depending on the nationalities involved on both sides, the denominations of the missionaries and settlers, personalities, geography, and the political, military, and economic contexts, among other things. This diversity has often been obscured by grand narratives, which began to be created immediately on contact and in turn influenced perceptions and realities on the ground. This course will explore this history, in three steps (1) Historiographical and other methodological issues in this field will be explored. (2) A survey history of the encounter between Indigenous peoples in Canada and settlers will be sketched, focusing on the place of Christianity in the relationship. (3) Several themes, to be determined by the class, will be considered in greater depth.

This course introduces students to some of the historical, ethical, and theological dimensions of food and eating, with an aim toward thinking about food and eating in the context of practical ministry. Whether one is thinking about a community potluck, a food based outreach program, a local partnerhsip, or the Eucharist, food and eating remain central to the practice of the Christian faith and to a proper theological self-understanding.

This course introduces students to some of the historical, ethical, and theological dimensions of food and eating, with an aim toward thinking about food and eating in the context of practical ministry. Whether one is thinking about a community potluck, a food based outreach program, a local partnerhsip, or the Eucharist, food and eating remain central to the practice of the Christian faith and to a proper theological self-understanding.

This course introduces students to some of the historical, ethical, and theological dimensions of food and eating, with an aim toward thinking about food and eating in the context of practical ministry. Whether one is thinking about a community potluck, a food based outreach program, a local partnerhsip, or the Eucharist, food and eating remain central to the practice of the Christian faith and to a proper theological self-understanding.

This course introduces students to some of the historical, ethical, and theological dimensions of food and eating, with an aim toward thinking about food and eating in the context of practical ministry. Whether one is thinking about a community potluck, a food based outreach program, a local partnerhsip, or the Eucharist, food and eating remain central to the practice of the Christian faith and to a proper theological self-understanding.

The settler churches in Canada were deeply involved in the devastation of Indigenous cultures through processes of land dispossession, repressive legislation, residential schools, and racist child welfare systems, among other things. One might therefore expect that most Indigenous people would reject Christianity. Perhaps surprisingly, however, the 2011 Canadian census found that 63% of Indigenous people in private households identified as Christian. What stories can help us understand this outcome? This course will survey the history of Indigenous/settler religious encounter, consider Important themes, names, and stories, identify significant questions of interpretation, and reflect on possible future paths for Indigenous/settler Christianities In Canada. As the
instructors are a settler Anglican and an Indigenous Anglican, the course will use many Anglican examples but not to the exclusion of other denominations.

The settler churches in Canada were deeply involved in the devastation of Indigenous cultures through processes of land
dispossession, repressive legislation, residential schools, and racist child welfare systems, among other things. One might therefore expect that most Indigenous people would reject Christianity. Perhaps surprisingly, however, the 2011 Canadian census found that 63% of Indigenous people in private households identified as Christian. What stories can help us understand this outcome? This course will survey the history of Indigenous/settler religious encounter, consider Important themes, names, and stories, identify significant questions of interpretation, and reflect on possible future paths for Indigenous/settler Christianities In Canada. As the
instructors are a settler Anglican and an Indigenous Anglican, the course will use many Anglican examples but not to the exclusion of other denominations.

The settler churches in Canada were deeply involved in the devastation of Indigenous cultures through processes of land
dispossession, repressive legislation, residential schools, and racist child welfare systems, among other things. One might therefore expect that most Indigenous people would reject Christianity. Perhaps surprisingly, however, the 2011 Canadian census found that 63% of Indigenous people in private households identified as Christian. What stories can help us understand this outcome? This course will survey the history of Indigenous/settler religious encounter, consider Important themes, names, and stories, identify significant questions of interpretation, and reflect on possible future paths for Indigenous/settler Christianities In Canada. As the
instructors are a settler Anglican and an Indigenous Anglican, the course will use many Anglican examples but not to the exclusion of other denominations.

The Toronto School of Theology Choir is an ecumenical choir based at Emmanuel College whose members sing at TST chapel services and other community events at the University of Toronto and in the broader community. Through the choir, members are introduced to a wide variety of church music repertoire from various Christian traditions from around the world. Members also advance their singing and ensemble skills in a group through weekly rehearsals where they learn about vocal production and ensemble singing. TST Choir is open to all members of the University of Toronto: students, faculty and staff.

The Toronto School of Theology Choir is an ecumenical choir based at Emmanuel College whose members sing at TST chapel services and other community events at the University of Toronto and in the broader community. Through the choir, members are introduced to a wide variety of church music repertoire from various Christian traditions from around the world. Members also advance their singing and ensemble skills in a group through weekly rehearsals where they learn about vocal production and ensemble singing. TST Choir is open to all members of the University of Toronto: students, faculty and staff.

The Toronto School of Theology Choir is an ecumenical choir based at Emmanuel College whose members sing at TST chapel services and other community events at the University of Toronto and in the broader community. Through the choir, members are introduced to a wide variety of church music repertoire from various Christian traditions from around the world. Members also advance their singing and ensemble skills in a group through weekly rehearsals where they learn about vocal production and ensemble singing. TST Choir is open to all members of the University of Toronto: students, faculty and staff.