Course Catalogue 2024-2025

This unit explores lgnatian mystical spirituality as a resource for the construction of religious narratives that contribute to intentional, social transformation in a post-secular context. Drawing principally on the lgnatian appropriation of monastic adaptation of rhetoric in the practice of mental prayer and the narrative theory of Paul Ricoeur, the course engages contemporary social theory to address issues of racism and other forms of systematic injustice. Students develop a transdisciplinary approach to ecological, social, cultural and ecclesial reconciliation. They also develop an understanding of the evolution of a religious and cultural recognition of the autonomous rights of indigenous peoples. Elements of recognition theory and transitional justice are introduced through a discussion of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools. Authors include: Marie Battiste, Judith Butler, Glen Sean Coulthard, Cynthia Crysdale, Nancy Fraser, Priscilla Hayner, Axel Honneth, Bernard Lonergan, Ronald Niezen, Paul Ricoeur, and Charles Taylor.

This course offers an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Drawing principally on magisterial sources, it will survey the main themes of CST, including: the dignity of the human person and the principles of CST, the family, human work, economic life, the political community, the environment, war, and peace.

This course offers an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Drawing principally on magisterial sources, it will survey the main themes of CST, including: the dignity of the human person and the principles of CST, the family, human work, economic life, the political community, the environment, war, and peace.

This course offers an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Drawing principally on magisterial sources, it will survey the main themes of CST, including: the dignity of the human person and the principles of CST, the family, human work, economic life, the political community, the environment, war, and peace.

This course offers an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Drawing principally on magisterial sources, it will survey the main themes of CST, including: the dignity of the human person and the principles of CST, the family, human work, economic life, the political community, the environment, war, and peace.

A practical and theoretical in-depth critical analysis of some of the most difficult contemporary ethical dilemmas humanity faces today. This course builds on the tools, skills, and insights gained in the introduction to Ethics courses. Students will engage in critical discussion and dialogue with their classmates, drawing on the wisdom of their own cultural and religious traditions. Students will gain crucial skills in dealing with ethical issues and gain insight into the main themes and specific methodologies other religious traditions offer to the study of ethics. Particular attention will be paid to examining the ethical issues that arise in relation to human identity (class, race and ethnicity, dis/ability, gender and sexuality, etc.) as well as other critical contemporary ethical issues like Indigeneity, neo/colonialism, interfaith/interculturality, and food sovereignty.

An introduction to the foundations and principles of Catholic moral reasoning in bioethics; consideration of select questions in contemporary bioethics in light of the Catholic moral tradition.

This course introduces students to the practice of theological research and its communication. It explores the distinctive contents, methods, and interests of theological disciplines (biblical studies, church history, pastoral and systematic theology and ethics) as well as their interrelationships. Students will explore the task of theological research and writing through all its steps.

This course focuses on the theological reflection and socio-cultural analysis of the students' respective contests of ministry and research.

This course focuses on the theological reflection and socio-cultural analysis of the students' respective contests of ministry and research.

This required first-year course for doctoral students deals with fundamental aspects of advanced research and scholarship. Students will (1) formulate their research problem for SSHRC or another granting agency in relation to relevant interdisciplinary scholarly approaches and theological sub-disciplines; (2) discuss how to identify relevant evidence and engage with relevant research methods; (3) communicate knowledge effectively in an academic, ecumenical, and multireligious context through class presentations; and (4) demonstrate an openness to dialoguing with, and learning from, people from communities, whose beliefs and practices are different from their own in their first-year cohort and with guest presenters from across the TST.

This course aims at a critical understanding of the theoretical base that informs the current practice of ministry. Theories of ministry and their practical consequences in the contemporary church are discussed.