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Course Directory See Course Description for a full description of a number of courses offered during the session. 
The human effort to express the experience of the sacred and to name our sense of the “Beyond”. The different forms such expressions have taken: cosmic wonder and its symbols, foundations stories, ritual life. The meaning of this effort for understanding the quest of the human spirit and its attempts to build order in society and community.
The Bible: book or library, history or story? History of the Jewish people and of the culture in which the Bible was written. The Bible and its content. Interpreting the text. The Jesus event. The influence of the Bible on history and on contemporary culture.
Study of a particular topic in the practice of the Church.
Background for understanding catechesis in relation to evangelization. Nature, object and role of catechesis in the Christian faith community.
Norms and criteria for presenting the Gospel message in catechesis. Sources, structure, content and practices of catechesis in the current life of the Church.
Pedagogy of catechesis and the adaptation and inculturation of catechesis. Context, forms and methodologies of catechesis in the current socio-cultural and religious context.
Revelation, and our access to it. The Trinitarian nature of Revelation. Interaction of Logos and Spirit in the process of Holy Tradition. Scripture within and above Tradition. The sources of Tradition: Bible, Councils, Creeds, Fathers, Liturgy, Icons, etc. Tradition vs. traditionalism. Questions of theological method.
A general survey of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches of the East, with attention to the history as well as the theological, liturgical and spiritual traditions of each. Ecclesiological considerations: Church as an image of the Trinity; Church as communion of Eucharistic communities; Church as eschatological reality. Pentarchy and Papacy; The conciliar process – ‘sobornost’.
Study of a particular issue, author or trend in the hermeneutics and exegesis of the Eastern Churches.
Study of a particular tradition, period, or representative author from the Eastern Churches, with an emphasis on the history of ideas.
Study of a particular tradition, period, or representative author from the Eastern Churches, with an emphasis on the history of ecclesiastical institutions.
Study of a particular area of theology.
Study of a particular area in either patristic or later Eastern Christian Spirituality.
Study of a particular moral question or representative author from the Eastern Churches.
Study of a particular area of ethics.
Study of a particular area of the New Testament.
Study of a particular topic or issue in Scripture.
Study of a particular area of the Old Testament.
Study of a particular area of liturgy.
The Christian faith in interaction with other living faiths.
Study of a particular theme in ecumenism.
Nature and foundation of catechetics. History of catechesis. The process and dynamics of assisting others in their faith development. Study of recent documents. Issues at stake.
Study of a particular area in Christian spirituality.
Methods and resources for university studies in Christian Theology.
Study of a particular period, school or representative author of Christian thought.
Study of a particular period, school or representative author of Anglican thought.
An introduction to basic questions and fields of inquiry in Christian Theology.
The fundamentals of biblical Hebrew.
The fundamentals of biblical Greek.
The fundamentals of ecclesiastical Latin.
Continuation of the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew. (Prerequisite: THO 2190)
Continuation of the fundamentals of biblical Greek. (Prerequisite: THO 2191)
Continuation of the fundamentals of ecclesiastical Latin. (Prerequisite: THO 2192)
Study of a particular tradition, period, or representative author from the Eastern Churches, with an emphasis on the continuing significance of the doctrinal issues involved.
Study of the interaction of the theological traditions of East and West, both today and throughout history, with emphasis on a particular theme or set of questions in doctrinal theology.
Study of a particular issue in the historical development or theological interpretation of Eastern liturgy/sacraments.
Study of a particular issue in the historical development or present application of the Eastern canonical tradition.
What is ethics? Introduction to the key ethical ideas that shape our lives. Ethical riches of the Christian tradition to understand ourselves and our responsibilities to other persons.
Exploring the challenges of religious, cultural and gender diversity. Canadian context and globalization. Topics include: feminist approaches, social justice, liberation, religions and cultures.
An introduction to the history of Christianity through an exploration of its religious imagination. Topics to be included are: the use of biblical narratives, liturgy, symbolism and visual expressions throughout the different periods.
The adult Christian faith experience and social setting. Faith development and psychological growth. The liturgical dimension of Christian life. Practical and pastoral approaches.
The world of the Gospels and contemporary Christian life. The New Testament foundations of Christian moral living. The meaning of grace and the realities of sin and evil. Conversion, repentance and forgiveness in its ecclesial framework.
The ecclesial dimension of Christian life. Expectations and responsibilities. Interfaith dialogue and ecumenism. The philosophy of religious education in the Catholic context. The role of the Catholic schools and educators.
The Church as People of God. Church images and structures. The cultural context of mission. Old and New Testament roots of the Church. The word of God and human history.
The person and message of Jesus. His life, death and resurrection. Contemporary images of Jesus. The celebration of the Christ event in the sacraments of the Church.
The foundations and rationale of the Canadian catechetical programs. Post-Vatican II directives for Catechetics. Processes of Religious Education and faith community building in and outside the schools.
Contemporary attitudes towards Christianity. The personal and ecclesial situation of the Catholic educator.
The Church and contemporary society. Christian faith and social justice.
The impact of technology on Christian living. Sexual morality, marriage, economic ethics and bioethics.
Continuation of learning and growth in pastoral ministry through critical reflection in small groups, and integration of academic knowledge, personal experience and the practice of ministry. (Prerequisite: THO 3171)
Study of a particular area of the New Testament. (Prerequisite: THO 3161)
Study of a particular area of the Old Testament. (Prerequisite: THO 3160)
Study of a particular topic or issue in Scripture. (Prerequisite: THO 3160 or 3161)
An introduction to the historical and theological development of the Anglican liturgical tradition from the Reformation Book(s) of Common Prayer to the present.
Creation of a pastoral project: continuation of learning and growth in pastoral ministry through critical reflection in small groups, and integration of academic knowledge, personal experience and the practice of ministry. (Prerequisite: THO 3109)
Mary’s place in the Christ event according to the New Testament. History of Marian dogmas. Mary and the Church. Her place in Christian worship.
Study of a particular period, school or representative author of Christian thought. (Prerequisite: according to content)
History of the Church from the 6th to the 14th century.
History of the Church from the 14th to the 18th century.
History of the Church from the 18th century to the present.
Study of a particular theme in ecumenism. (Prerequisite: THO 3165)
Study of a particular area of theology. (Prerequisite: according to content)
Way(s) of the human person to God. Religious language: a critical consideration of its nature and validity. Christian language: expression of faith relationship. Articulation of Christian language and conduct. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology)
Study of a particular area of liturgy. (Prerequisite: THO 3169)
Study of a particular area in Christian spirituality. (Prerequisite: THO 3168)
Study of a particular topic in practice of the Church.
Continuation of THO 2193. Further development of basic skills. Selected readings. (Prerequisite: THO 2193)
Continuation of THO 2194. Further development of basic skills. Selected readings. (Prerequisite: THO 2194)
A survey course designed to help students reach an understanding of the Anglican tradition and of Anglican theological method and spirituality.
Study of a particular topic in Theology. (Prerequisite: according to content – with permission of the Faculty)
Study of a particular topic in Theology. (Prerequisite: according to content – with permission of the Faculty)
Study of a particular section of the Early or Medieval period. (Prerequisite: THO 3167 or THO 3123)
Study of a particular section of the Modern or Contemporary period. (Prerequisite: THO 3124 or THO 3125)
Study of a particular area of ethics. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Study of the Acts of the Apostles.
Study of the principles and importance of biblical and paleochristian archaeological realities.
Survey of the history of the Canadian Church from the colonial era to our day.
The Old Testament in its historical and cultural contexts. The Pentateuch: oral traditions; the Yahwistic, Elohistic, Deuteronomistic and Priestly traditions. The Deuteronomistic History.
The cultural and religious context of the New Testament History of the formation of the Gospels. Various methods of interpreting the Gospel texts. Special study of Mark.
The Revelation of God in the History of Israel and its fulfilment in Jesus Christ. Revelation and the early Christian communities. Theology of revelation. Inspired Scripture and Tradition. Word of God and the response of faith. Christian revelation and world religions.
The reception and expression of the mystery of God throughout history. Theological reflection on the mystery of God: the Trinity, the caring God. The question of the suffering God. The human experience of God. The question of God in today’s world.
Approaches to Jesus of Nazareth. His message and works. Theological interpretation of his death. His resurrection, exaltation, and the eschatological event of salvation. Jesus, Messiah and Saviour. Jesus, son of Mary and son of God.
The Church as institution and event. Its Christological origin and historical development. The Church sign of salvation among men and women. Unity and diversity in the Church.
Introduction to the field of ethics within theology. Historical development of ethical approaches within theology. Constitutive elements of moral existence. Moral existence and Christian faith.
Relationship between history and theology. Methodology of historical research. Overview of the historical evolution of Christianity from its beginnings to the end of the 5th century.
Nature of Christian spirituality, its definition and its foundations. Major periods and movements of Christian spirituality. Importance of spirituality for theological reflection.
Introduction to the worship of the Christian community: rite, symbol, celebration. The Paschal Mystery, centre of the Church’s worship. The liturgical assembly. History of liturgy and liturgical reform. Basic elements of sacramental theology.
The theology and practice of preaching within a liturgical context. Study of the Lectionary.
Learning and growth in pastoral ministry through critical reflection in small groups and integration of academic knowledge, personal experience and the practice of ministry. (Prerequisite: 9 cr. theology. Registration to this course requires a special permission from the Faculty. This authorization must be obtained at least two months prior to the beginning of classes.)
Christian faith and the contemporary cultural processes.
The religious thought of a number of major figures during a period when Anglican theology has developed in an international context.
Study of ecumenical issues in Anglican history, in the work of major theologians and in contemporary ecumenical debate.
The human reality of marriage. Christian understanding of marriage. The sacramental dimension. Some major pastoral and juridical aspects.
An introduction to feminist approaches in Theology. Topics include: the history and development of feminism and feminist theory; the impact of feminism on theology; central tenets of feminist theologies; contemporary theories and discussions; tools for feminist theological analysis; the significance of doing theology from feminist perspectives.
An examination of feminist contribution to spirituality. Topics include: history and development of feminist spiritualities; contemporary movements and trends; the significance of feminist spirituality for theology, culture, and women and men of faith; dialogue with world religions; a study of the works of selected authors.
An introduction to women in the Bible and women’s reading of the Bible. Topics include: a study of female figures and feminine images in the Bible; selected texts involving women; the role of social and cultural location in Scripture and in the interpretation of Scripture; feminist analysis and biblical study; the Bible and social transformation.
Study of an aspect of Christian thought considered from the perspective of both Eastern and Western traditions.
Patristic approaches to Scripture. Literal and non-literal exegesis. Allegory, theoria, typology. Alexandrian and Antiochene schools. Scripture in Byzantine worship. Contemporary Orthodox authors.
Development of conciliar structures and processes. Historical context and ecclesial setting of each of the great councils of the first millennium. Doctrinal and other ramifications of each council. Their significance for the Church today.
Crystallization of East-West estrangement, and attempts at reconciliation. Triumph of Hesychasm. Developments in Slavic lands. Missionary activity. Encounter with Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment and modern trends. Phyletism. The return to the sources. New persecutions and revival.
Study of the interaction between the Eastern Churches and other world religions over the centuries. Issues in the life of the Church today which arise out of this encounter.
Study of a particular tradition, period, or representative author from the Eastern Churches, with an emphasis on the history of ideas. (Prerequisite: according to content.)
Study of a particular tradition, period, or representative author from the Eastern Churches, with an emphasis on the history of ecclesiastical institutions. (Prerequisite: according to content)
A survey of moral thought from the patristic corpus and especially the Greek Fathers in the areas of both personal and social morality.
A survey of moral thought in modern Eastern Christian authors and ecclesiastical pronouncements in the areas of both personal and social morality, with special attention to emerging thought in the areas of bioethics, sexual ethics, and a response to social, political and technological changes in the world today.
Study of a particular area of Eastern Christian spirituality.
Study of a particular area of the moral tradition of the Christian east.
Study of the interaction of the theological traditions of East and West, both today and throughout history, with emphasis on a particular theme or set of questions in Christian ethics.
The human person before God. Creation, fall, and salvation in their anthropological and cosmological aspects, as well as an examination of understandings of the Church, according to the ancient and modern exponents of the tradition of the Christian East.
Inculturation of the Gospel: the cultures of the Mediterranean basin and their Christianization. Growing diversity in the Church. Doctrinal, liturgical and politico-social issues involved in the estrangement of the East and West. Schisms and their healing. Unionistic activity. Modern ecumenism and East-West relations.
Christianity in the Kyivan-Rus’ before the tenth century. Official Christianization and the establishment of the metropolitanate of Kyiv. Relations with the Churches of the West and with other Churches in the East. The first Ukrainian state. The Union of Brest- Litovsk and its aftermath. Ukrainian monasticism and the reform of the Order of Saint Basil the Great. The Synod of Zamost. The metropolitanate of Halych-Lvov. Orthodox and Catholics in Soviet and post-Soviet Ukraine. Catholic and Orthodox Ukrainians in Canada.
The sacramental foundations. Major trends. Contemplation and praxis. Forms of holiness.
Essence and Energies in God. God as Three and One. Christ as Divine and Human. The procession and activity of the Holy Spirit.
Historical evolution and theological analysis of the Byzantine liturgies of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil, St. James, and the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
The Eastern Churches and ecclesial communion. Historical development of the canonical tradition of the Eastern Churches, both Orthodox and Catholic. The teaching of Vatican II and postconciliar documents on the Eastern Churches. The Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. General principles of Eastern Catholic canon law with particular reference to the dispensing authority of ordinaries. Ecclesial institutions: eparchies, parishes. General principles of Eastern sacramental legislation.
An overview of the distinctive sources, history, spirit and methods of Eastern Christian ethics, past and present.
Icons and image theory in Byzantine Christology and anthropology. Theology of icons, theology in icons. Use of icons in worship and personal prayer.
Study of a particular area of Eastern Christian doctrinal tradition.
Study of a particular area of doctrinal theology from eastern and western perspectives.
The Holy Mysteries in the Byzantine tradition. Historical, theological and practical considerations. The Seven Sacraments and the issue of other sacraments. Sacramentality of the world and the Church.
Study of a particular area of Eastern Christian liturgy and sacraments.
Elements of good liturgical style for both presiding and participating in Byzantine liturgy. Byzantine hymnographic books. The irmologion, the hlasopisnets, Kyivan and Galician tonal systems. Historical, theological and practical considerations.
Vespers, Matins, Lesser Hours, and the liturgical seasons and feasts of the Byzantine tradition. Theologies of time and ritual. Historical, pastoral, and theoretical considerations.
Study of a particular period, school or representative author of Anglican thought.
General introduction to Wisdom Literature: its origin and evolution. Exegesis of selected passages. (Prerequisite: THO 3160)
General introduction to the prophets. Chronological study of prophets in their cultural and religious contexts. Evolution of prophetic literature towards the apocalyptic form. (Prerequisite: THO 3160)
Overview of the life of Paul and his work. Special study of some of his letters. (Prerequisite: THO 3161)
Study of Johannine writings, their structure, theology and setting. Exegesis of selected passages in the Gospel and Letters. (Prerequisite: THO 3161)
Meaning of human sexuality. Sexuality understood in terms of personal growth. Discernment of moral values in sexual behaviour. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Human being as personal and social being. Respect for human rights. Freedom in the socio-political context. Society as the milieu of personal growth. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Respect for human life. Right to physical integrity. Genetics. Abortion. Euthanasia. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Christian anthropology. Responsibility and freedom of the human person as co-creator. Relationship between creation and redemption. Creation and a scientific world view. Ecology and theology. (Prerequisite: THO 3162)
Divine grace and human freedom. Historical development of the theology of grace. Christian existence as faith, hope and love. God’s presence in the world and in the human person. Contemporary challenges. (Prerequisite: THO 3162)
Sin: personal, social and original. Conversion. Finitude, culpability. The anthropological and Christian significance of suffering, death and evil. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Origins of the Eucharist. History of eucharistic practice and theology. Eucharistic rite: liturgy of the word and liturgy of the Eucharist. Eucharist as memorial of the Paschal Mystery. Eucharist and ecumenism. (Prerequisite: THO 3169)
Salvific meaning of Baptism and Confirmation. Patterns of Christian initiation in the Church’s history. Ecumenical significance of Baptism. Reconciliation in Christ. Place and meaning of Anointing and Viaticum. Funeral rites. (Prerequisite: THO 3169)
Study of a particular area of the Pauline corpus. (Prerequisite: THO 4102)
General introduction. Study of the psalter according to the different literary genres, with exegesis of selected texts. Christian prayer of the psalter. (Prerequisite: THO 3160)
Study of the Gospel of Luke. (Prerequisite: THO 3161)
Study of the Gospel of Matthew. (Prerequisite: THO 3161)
Theology in the first centuries of the Church. (Prerequisite: THO 3164)
A reflection on theology in the mode of interpretation: historical reasons, operative principles, current prospects. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology)
General notions of law at the service of a community. Structures of participation at the universal, national, diocesan and parish levels. (Prerequisite: THO 3165)
Christian faith and the study of its relationship with a particular cultural process. (Prerequisite: according to content)
Mission as a permanent dimension of the Church: its theological basis and historical development. (Prerequisite: THO 3165)
An introduction to ethics from feminist perspectives. Topics include: historical background to feminist approaches to ethics; introduction to feminist analysis; approaches within feminist ethics; Christianity and feminist ethics; Christian praxis as foundational to ethics; the social, cultural, and political dimensions of ethics; specific issues arising in contemporary discussions. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
Unity and diversity of Christologies in the New Testament texts. Formation of the Christological dogmas. History of theological reflection on Jesus. Survey of modern Christologies. (Prerequisite: THO 3164)
Biblical foundation, historical evolution and modern development of the Church ministries. (Prerequisite: THO 3165)
Destination of Goods. Welfare and the promotion of the individual. Types of alienated and alienating economies. Proposal for a humanistic economy. (Prerequisite: THO 3166)
The interrelationship and convergence of the various divisions of theology. Critical considerations concerning theological method. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology)
Exegesis as a foundational element for theological reflection. The use of Scripture in theology. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology)
History as locus of theological reflection. Historical understanding as an essential element of theological method. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology)
Ethics as grounded in theology. Role of theological ethics in contemporary culture. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology including THO 3166)
The importance of theological reflection for the life and self understanding of the Christian community. (Prerequisite: 30 cr. theology). Applications.
The message and activity of Jesus of Nazareth. The meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus as the eschatological event of salvation. The identity of Jesus and the question of God. Teaching the message and person of Jesus.
The Church as institution and event. Its Christological origin. The importance of history for understanding the Church and its traditions. The Church’s mission in the world with a specific focus on education. Conditions and means of membership.
Theology and historical development of liturgy. Its major components: the liturgical seasons, the process of Christian initiation, different forms of liturgical prayer. Liturgy and youth. Liturgy and catechesis.
Historical development of ethical approaches in a religious context. Constitutive elements of moral existence. Moral development and education. Relation between moral and faith experience.
The interaction of Christian faith, religion and cultural processes. The implications for education.
The transmission of faith in the current cultural context. The main theories of religious education.
The history of catechetics. The role of the teacher in religious education. The challenges of transmitting a faith tradition in religious education.
History of the relationship of Christianity to the main spiritual traditions of the world. Convergences and divergences. Theological and anthropological grounds for dialogue among the traditions. Christian education and world religions.
Concepts and practices of leadership for Catholic Institutions.
Ethical, cultural and religious challenges facing leaders of Catholic educational institutions.
Theological study of Christian experience and practice in their individual and community dimension. History of pastoral/practical theology and its contemporary developments. Dialogue between present Christian communities and Christian tradition. Approaches and methods.
Theological reflection on the practice and principles of catechesis. The development and growth of faith in current pastoral contexts. Methodologies, learning styles, growth processes, and approaches tailored in view of various groups and settings.
Theological reflection on liturgical experience and expression of Christian communities. Principles, dynamics, and actualization of liturgical celebrations, including sacraments, para-liturgies and prayer services. Roles and ministries in liturgical celebrations.
The Christian community as a social reality embodying beliefs and values. Its relationship to and responsibility toward contemporary society and Church: local, national, international. Present social questions and the Christian social tradition.
Types of Christian communities. Maintaining the well-being and promoting the growth of Christian communities. Life cycles and life settings of Christian communities.
Study of a specific topic or issue in pastoral theology.
Study of a specific topic or issue in pastoral theology.
Study of significant theology texts representative of contemporary theological syntheses in a particular concentration, culminating in a synthesis exam.
Principles and history of interpretation in theology. Recent developments and debates. The role of classic texts and the question of historical consciousness.
Transmission of the text. Inspiration. Canonicity. The authority of the text and the believing community.
Principles and methods of interpretation. History of interpretation: the Church Fathers, Middle Ages, the Reformation, 19th and 20th centuries.
Historical critical methods. Literary and textual criticism. History of forms and redaction history. Life setting (Sitz im Leben). From text to history. Application.
Historical critical methods. Literary and textual criticism. History of forms and redaction history. Life setting (Sitz im Leben). From text to history. Application.
Rhetorical analysis. Principles and methods. Principal representatives. Application.
Structural and semiotic approaches. Principles and theories of semiotics. Narrative and discursive analysis. Principal representatives. Applications.
Narrative criticism or poetic analysis. Principal trends and representatives. Principles and methods of interpretation. Application.
A study of seminal works in biblical theology (e.g., psychological, sociological, or feminist readings, liberation theology, etc.). Application to scriptural texts or passages.
A study of seminal works in biblical theology (e.g., psychological, sociological, or feminist readings, liberation theology, etc.). Application to scriptural texts or passages.
A study of the major periods of the history of Israel from its origins to 70 A.D.
Archaeology of the Near East in relation to the Bible.
Apocalyptic literature, Qumran, Alexandrian Judaism.
Historical and cultural background to the New Testament literature.
A study of biblical Hebrew based on a reading of selected texts. (Prerequisite THO 2193)
A study of biblical Greek based on a reading of selected texts. (Prerequisite THO 2194)
Use of computers in the study of Scripture and related texts (e.g., machine readable texts, text retrieval and analysis, communication).
Hermeneutical questions and methodological foundations of contemporary ethical reflection analysed from a theological perspective.
Analyses, from a theological perspective, of major issues and debates characterizing ethical research in its present context.
The reciprocal contributions of contemporary ethics to biblical hermeneutics and/or of contemporary biblical hermeneutics to contemporary ethics. Illustration and discussion.
Ethical language and perspectives in the Bible and their relation to contemporary ethics.
Nature of historical considerations in ethical reflection. Illustration and discussion.
The study of the methods and perspectives belonging to ethical reflection in a period or school of thought (e.g., patristic period, Thomist school).
The origin and historical development of an ethical question (e.g., contraception, bioethics).
Theoretical studies (e.g., ethical criteriology, contribution of sexology, theoretical model, relationship to faith experience) and applications (e.g., sexual education, homosexuality, pleasure, adolescent sexuality) in ethics and sexuality.
Theories and issues in ethics and political society from a theological perspective. Discussions include topics in political theology, liberation theology, and social and political justice.
Examination of a problem in bioethics (e.g., human experimentation, medical genetics, allocation of limited resources). The study of a question in clinical ethics (e.g., informed consent, cessation of treatment, professional responsibility). Methodological and theological problems posed by this kind of applied ethics.
Theoretical and issue related studies in ethics and society from a theological perspective. Social ethics as a mediating role between the social sciences and social policy.
Ethical issues arising, from a theological perspective, in the theory and practice of economics, in the routines of economic living, and in the efforts to direct responsibly the course of economic society.
The study of particular schools of spirituality with a view toward identifying and evaluating ethical questions raised by these schools. Study of the role of spirituality in ethics.
A theoretical (e.g., relation between ethics and linguistics, humanizing purposes of speech, theoretical models) and applied study (e.g., truthfulness and lying, reputation and defamation, promise and fidelity) of the ethics of speech analysed from a theological perspective. The study may be directly tied to a special field of speech (e.g., the media, care-giving profession, business, politics, courts).
An examination of the role of history in the elaboration of theological understanding with reference to a significant thinker, topic or issue.
An examination of the role of history in the elaboration of theological understanding with reference to a significant thinker, topic or issue.
The study of a significant contemporary theologian or topic.
The study of a significant contemporary theologian or topics.
Investigation of a particular issue, author, or trend related to any aspect of Eastern Christianity.
Faith and experience. The Mystery of God. Interpretations and expressions of the experience of God.
The relationship between faith and culture: contemporary issues, questions and challenges. The contextual nature of theology.
An examination of the role of Scripture in the elaboration of theological understanding with reference to a significant thinker, topic or issue.
An examination of the role of Scripture in the elaboration of theological understanding with reference to a significant thinker, topic or issue.
Analysis of the methods used in the theological study of spirituality. Spirituality in relation to the human sciences.
Comparative theological study of one or more Christian spiritual traditions and one or more spiritual traditions within other religions to highlight their views of the world, human reality and salvation.
The study of the spiritual perspectives and outlook of one or more biblical texts.
The study of the spiritual perspectives and outlook of one or more biblical texts.
The study of one or more spiritual thinkers or movements in early Christianity up to the 8th century. Theological implications of this study.
The study of one or more spiritual thinkers or movements in early Christianity up to the 8th century. Theological implications of this study.
The study of one or more aspects of the relationship between liturgy and spirituality.
The study of one or more aspects of the relationship between liturgy and spirituality.
The study of a major thinker, period, movement or theme in the history of spiritual traditions. Theological implications of this study.
The study of a major thinker, period, movement or theme in the history of spiritual traditions. Theological implications of this study.
The study of spiritual movements, historical or contemporary, with a particular interest in their cultural context and social impact. Analysis of the theological implications of this phenomenon.
The study of spiritual movements, historical or contemporary, with a particular interest in their cultural context and social impact. Analysis of the theological implications of this phenomenon.
The study of a major thinker, movement or theme within contemporary spiritual traditions. Theological implications of this study.
The study of a major thinker, movement or theme within contemporary spiritual traditions. Theological implications of this study.
Various approaches to spiritual direction and different spiritualities. The basic relationship between director and directee and the process of growth. Specific skills of spiritual direction.
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of basic historical sources from the fourth-century to the present.
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of basic spiritual classics of Eastern Christianity from the fourth century to the present.
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of basic sources that illustrate the evolution of Eastern Christian worship – from the fourth century to the present.
An examination of various research tools related to Eastern Christianity and religion in general. An overview of key methods in Eastern Christian exegesis, theology, liturgy, spirituality and Church history and their interface with modern and classical Western approaches.
Study of a particular issue, author, or trend in the hermeneutics and exegesis of the Eastern Churches, (e.g., particularities of the Greek, Syriac, or Slavonic versions and their distinctive canons; worship as hermeneutical matrix; scripture and tradition in Eastern Christian reflection; extra-biblical texts; the development of modern Orthodox hermeneutics in dialogue with Western text criticism and methods).
Examination of a particular issue, author, or trend in Eastern Patristic theology, (e.g., Greek, Byzantine, Syriac, Coptic or Armenian sources; or the twentieth-century neo-patristic synthesis).
Study of a particular issue, author, or trend in contemporary Eastern Christian theology, (e.g., modern philosophical theology such as sophiology, and systematics and/or moral theology of the Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Melkite and Romanian schools in particular; or the systematics and/or moral reflection of non-Byzantine theologians).
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of basic texts that have helped shape Eastern Christian theology from the third-century to the present.
Study of a particular issue, author, or trend relating to the history of the Constantinopolitan, Armenian, Alexandrian, West Syrian or East Syrian worship traditions and their offshoots, (e.g., historical and structural analyses of Eastern patristic sources, Church Orders, ecologies, typical and other worship books; chant traditions, execution, environment; cultural factors conditioning these traditions).
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of basic texts from the fourth century to the present.
Historical analysis of Eastern Christian institutions, movements or persons in the early, “medieval,” or modern periods of one or several of the various Eastern Churches, (e.g., pre- and post-Nicene developments; Byzantium; pre-Ephesian and pre-Chalcedonian Churches; the Slavic missions and Kyivan Rus’; the Turkocrateia and subsequent liberation; later Rus’ Christianity; the Tsarist era; modern persecution; the Eastern Christian “diaspora”).
Investigation of a particular issue, author, or trend related to the periodization, historiography or methodology in general of Eastern Christian history.
In-depth reading, analysis and evaluation of key documents that have shaped East-West rapprochement from 1902 to the present.
Examination, from the perspective of the Eastern Churches, of a particular issue, author, or trend relating to dialogue between Christianity and other religions, (e.g., Islamic-Christian encounters in the Middle-East, the Balkans and the former USSR; Slavic Christian-Jewish interaction; Buddhist-Eastern Christian monastic contacts).
A study of methodologies found in different theological fields. Introduction to the diverse resources available for theological research. Preparation of a Master’s research paper.
A written and oral exercise during which the student is expected to demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on five themes (and concomitant texts) of particular significance to Eastern Christian Studies.
Theories and models of theological reflection. Principles for the selection of appropriate methods and their application in the critical analysis and interpretation of the context and practice of pastoral ministry.
A critical examination of the impact of theological and religious pluralism on the context and practice of ministry. Investigation of particular issues, authors or trends related to the theory and practice of ecumenical and interreligious collaboration and dialogue.
An exploration of the interaction of the Bible and contemporary Christian identity: the dialogue between Bible, Church, and society. The Bible and world religions. Recent approaches of interpretation and the rise of fundamentalism.
Critical reflection on ethical issues arising in diverse contexts of ministry. Theoretical, methodological, and theological dimensions of these issues. Religious traditions and public debates on contemporary ethical questions.
A critical examination of the biblical roots and historical evolution of the structures for ministry in the life of the Church. Recent theological developments giving rise to new forms of lay and ordained ministries. Identifying the operative theologies of ministry in diverse faith communities and their consonance with stated theology and mission. Evaluating their capacity to respond to issues arising from the contemporary social, ecumenical, and interreligious context.
Various social-scientific understandings of faith development in the human person and faith communities. A critical study of different theories of faith development and of the inner dynamics of religious communities. Evaluation of the coherence between the stated faith development objectives and the means to attain them.
A written examination and oral presentation of themes designated by the members of the supervisory committee composed of three faculty (Theology and Human Sciences) members, one of which is the thesis director. An examination of knowledge and critical judgment pertaining to major questions, significant debates, and principal authors past and present relating to the student’s area of research, and more particularly in the area of the student’s own research and field of professional practice.
In the third year of the Doctor of Ministry program, the student presents, with the approval of his/her doctoral thesis supervisor, his/her proposed thesis projects to the Faculty. This activity, the culmination of the process of the research practicum, is made before professors and graduate students. At this meeting, the candidate presents the formulation of an original hypothesis and explains how the thesis project attempts to prove it. The project and its presentation are evaluated on a Satisfactory [S] or Non- Satisfactory [NS] basis by the Thesis Committee.
A written examination and oral presentation of themes designated by the members of the supervisory committee composed of three faculty (Theology and Human Sciences) members, one of which is the thesis director. An examination of knowledge and critical judgment pertaining to major questions, significant debates, and principal authors past and present relating to the student’s area of research, and more particularly in the area of the student’s own research and field of professional practice. | |||
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