Foundations of Theology

College Regis College
Instructor(s)
Course Code RGT1101HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course examines the historical development and contemporary practice of theology as an exercise of intellectual probity and religious commitment. Topics include the origins of Christian theology, its historical development, the relationship of religious narrative to religious doctrine, faith and reason, revelation and authority, tradition and development. The course introduces Bernard Lonergan’s Method in Theology as a framework for conceiving theology as a unity of interrelated functions including exegesis and doctrine, systematic understanding, pastoral communication, and responses to contemporary hermeneutical challenges. Quizes, short papers, one 4-6 page paper, class preparation.

Schedule Tue
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 42
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2012
Currently Offered Fall 2013