Course Catalog, History and Theology
The ecumenical movement has made enormous progress in resolving major doctrinal issues dividing Christian churches worldwide. Now the focus turns to the Christian moral life (ethics) which in turn is rooted in the nature of the church itself. On both of these the...
Course Catalog, History and Theology
What is the shape of a church called into being by baptism? The liturgical renewal of the late 20th Century moved baptism to the center of the Christian life and provided a new basis for ecumenical reconciliation and shared mission. This course, taught by the entire...
Course Catalog, History and Theology
The premise of this course is that Christians in general and seminary-trained leaders in particular ought to know why people who have heard the gospel and understand it choose not to be a part of the Christian community. If we are truly “mission-minded,” we should be...
Context and Culture, Course Catalog
This course provides an introduction to the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR), a form of inter-faith dialogue in which Jews, Christians, and Muslims gather to read and reflect on their scriptures. Students will explore sacred texts and their possible...
Context and Culture, Course Catalog
Why is Jesus so often portrayed as young and beautiful in his suffering and death, in spite of our lack of information about his age or appearance? What systems of belief are encoded in artistic renderings of the crucifixion? What hierarchies of value persist in our...
Context and Culture, Course Catalog
This is a travel course. Since 1990, the Diocese of London in the Church of England has grown by 50% in terms of average weekly attendance. Since 2000, giving has increased by 50%. This has come about through a combination of dynamic local parish programs, strategic...