Previous Years' Course Catalogues

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church’s understanding of itself as a principal mediator of the mystery and grace of God in the world. The approach of the course will be threefold: 1) a study of the historical development of ecclesial structures with special emphasis on understanding the ecclesiology of the second Vatican Council. This will include, a discussion of some pertinent issues arising from the Council such as the magisterium, collegiality, and ministry; 2) an understanding of the diverse ‘theologies’ of Church through some of the
primary images and models in which it understands itself; and 3) an attempt to understand the ecumenical emphasis of Vatican II that has given rise to a renewed interest in interdenominational—interreligious dialogue, mission and inculturation, and the emergence of contextual approaches such as the feminist and liberationist methodologies.

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church's understanding of itself as a principal mediator of the mystery and grace of God in the world. The approach of the course will be threefold: 1) a study of the historical development of ecclesial structures with special emphasis on understanding the ecclesiology of the second Vatican Council. This will include, a discussion of some pertinent issues arising from the Council such as the magisterium, collegiality, and ministry; 2) an understanding of the diverse "theologies" of Church through some of the primary images and models in which it understands itself; and 3) an attempt to understand the ecumenical emphasis of Vatican II that has given rise to a renewed interest in interdenominational? interreligious dialogue, mission and inculturation, and the emergence of contextual approaches such as the feminist and liberationist methodologies.

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church'sunderstanding of itself as a principal mediator of the mystery and grace of God in theworld. The approach of the course will be threefold: 1) a study of the historicaldevelopment of ecclesial structures with special emphasis on understanding theecclesiology of the second Vatican Council. This will include, a discussion of somepertinent issues arising from the Council such as the magisterium, collegiality, andministry; 2) an understanding of the diverse “theologies' of Church through some of the primary images and models in which it understands itself; and 3) an attempt tounderstand the ecumenical emphasis of Vatican II that has given rise to a renewedinterest in interdenominational€”interreligious dialogue, mission and inculturation, andthe emergence of contextual approaches such as the feminist and liberationistmethodologies.

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church's understanding of itself as a principal mediator of the mystery and grace of God in the world. The approach of the course will be threefold: 1) a study of the historical development of ecclesial structures with special emphasis on understanding the ecclesiology of the second Vatican Council. This will include, a discussion of some pertinent issues arising from the Council such as the magisterium, collegiality, and ministry; 2) an understanding of the diverse €˜theologies' of Church through some of the
primary images and models in which it understands itself; and 3) an attempt to understand the ecumenical emphasis of Vatican II that has given rise to a renewed interest in interdenominational€”interreligious dialogue, mission and inculturation, and the emergence of contextual approaches such as the feminist and liberationist methodologies.

This course will provide an introduction to the theology of the Church and the Church'sunderstanding of itself as a principal mediator of the mystery and grace of God in theworld. The approach of the course will be threefold: 1) a study of the historicaldevelopment of ecclesial structures with special emphasis on understanding theecclesiology of the second Vatican Council. This will include, a discussion of somepertinent issues arising from the Council such as the magisterium, collegiality, andministry; 2) an understanding of the diverse “theologies' of Church through some of the primary images and models in which it understands itself; and 3) an attempt tounderstand the ecumenical emphasis of Vatican II that has given rise to a renewedinterest in interdenominational€”interreligious dialogue, mission and inculturation, andthe emergence of contextual approaches such as the feminist and liberationistmethodologies.

Catholic education, catechesis, and schooling are rooted in a centuries-long tradition of educating in faith as articulated in a variety of schools of spirituality. These schools of spirituality influence not only what is taught, but the educational approaches and practices that are used. This course will explore the foundational texts from major schools of spirituality and explore the ways that these have led to a variety of pedagogical practices in the formation of faith. Particular attention will be given to how these spiritual traditions inform the life of Catholic schools and universities, but application to other congregational and other ministerial contexts will also be explored.

Examines the theology and sacramental foundations of the priesthood of the baptized and the ministerial priesthood and their interrelationship within the church envisioned as an ordered community.

Examines the theology and sacramental foundations of the priesthood of the baptized and the ministerial priesthood and their interrelationship within the church envisioned as an ordered community.

This course introduces the student to the Psalms in the history of interpretation. It begins with a description of modern critical reading of the Psalms, including ‘canonical reading’, and then examines in weekly seminars the older history of interpretation, including the School of Antioch, Augustine, Aquinas, Rashi, Luther, Calvin and others.

Ecclesiology embraces the study of the story, nature, self-understanding, hopes, achievements and failings of the church. This class will explore the Inter-relation between ecclesiology, ethics, and community In recent times and our current age. It will focus primarily, but not exclusively on the Roman Catholic Church, although it will examine issues of wider ecclesial relevance, as well.

A study of the historical context, documents, and theology of the Second Vatican Council with special attention to the interpretive and theological principles that permit an analysis of how the council was in continuity with its historical past, a ressourcement, but also a development within the Roman Catholic tradition, aggiomamento, a critical renewal of the church for new times and new contexts.