Breakthroughs and Barriers in Ecumenical Dialogue

Study and discussion of difficult topics in current ecumenical dialogue among Christian churches where both breakthroughs and barriers are evident. The course will focus on justification, women's ordination, Eucharist, teaching authority, papacy, ethical decision-making and the uniqueness of Christ and/in interreligious dialogue. Auditors welcome. Located at St. Michael's College. Lectures, readings and discussions; take-home exam and final paper.