Exploring, Engaging, Equipping
Christian Theology
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY I:Dates: Sept. 13th - December 6th, 2010
Time: Monday Evenings, 6:45 - 9:00 PM
Who is this course for?
This brand new course offering is intended to make theological education accessible to a wider range of students and lay people than the regular programs of the Montreal School of Theology. Courses will be offered evenings, weekends and other alternative schedules and modalities. It is a rich opportunity for those:
- seeking deeper understanding of Christian faith and spiritual enrichment; and/or
- wishing to pursue graduate theological education without earning a degree; and/or
- thinking about ordained ministry, but wishing to discern a call by trying some courses first
Course Description: This course is the first of two courses (Christian Theology I and II) intended to provide an introduction to the central categories of Christian theology. Christian Theology I examines the following doctrinal themes: the nature and method of theology, the meaning of revelation, the place of Holy Scripture in the Christian tradition, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of creation, and providence and evil.
Course Learning Outcomes: Systematic theology (dogmatics) is the critical and constructive exploration of Christian doctrines and their implications for the faith and life of the Christian community in its diverse ecclesial expressions throughout the world. Through a program of lectures and discussions, and engagement with a series of theological readings, this course is intended to assist students in reaching the following learning outcomes:
- To become familiar with the nature, shape and content of major Christian doctrinal themes and symbols as the basis for further theological reflection and exploration
- To be able to reflect critically and constructively on the significance and function of Christian doctrine in the light of Scripture, tradition and the contemporary context
- To be able to reflect upon the meaning of Christian faith for a life lived in response to God
- To acquire skills in the areas of oral, written and conceptual analysis and further acquisition of a facility in the language of faith
- To be able to work on the relation between doctrine and moral action and begin to reflect upon the meaning of the Christian gospel for the practice of ministry in church and world
- To develop an understanding of and appreciation for a diversity of theological and ecclesiastical traditions and perspectives
- To develop an ability to identify one’s own theological presuppositions, critically reflect upon them, and constructively work out one’s own theological position
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* New: Christian Theology Course for
lay people. Begins on Sept. 13, 2010.
Christian Theology