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CHURCH POLITY & CANON LAW
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMPS8122
Canon Law of the Sacraments
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This course examines Book IV of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, the sanctifying munus of the Church. It presents a canonical study of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, other Acts of Divine Worship, and Sacred Places and Times. Special emphasis is placed on the Sacrament of Marriage, not only on substantive norms (cann. 1055 � 1165) but also on Book VII as regards the Process for Declaration of Marriage Nullity. A comparison with selected norms of the 1990 Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches will highlight some specificities of Sacramental Law of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Andrea Ponzone
T
04:00PM-06:20PM
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
"One year of graduate level theology.Reccommended, but not required: TMPS8121 Introduction to Canon Law or its equivalent" Students who have not completed an introductory course in Canon Law are required (prior to the beginning of the course) to submit a preliminary essay to the instructor demonstrating basic knowledge and appropriation of the essential elements of the Code of Canon Law and insights from the work of Martin De Agar, Joseph T., A Handbook on Canon Law (Wilson & Lafleur, 2007).
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMST8017
Ecclesial Ministry
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This course explores the theology, history, and spirituality of ministry in the church. The emphasis will be on the ecclesial foundations for ministry and the relationship between ministry and the mission of all the baptized. The course will examine current issues in the theology and practice of ministry as well as the implications of ministry for the faith and practice of the minister.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Richard Lennan
F
09:00AM-12:00
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
The Church; prereq
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 724
UCC Polity
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
The United Church of Christ (UCC) enjoys a rich ecclesial history and thought- provoking polity, both of which should be understood and appreciated by those seeking to serve in ordained or lay ministry within the denomination. Students taking this course will encounter the traditional "UCC origins" narrative, learn about the four constituent denominations and hidden histories that shaped the UCC and its ideals, and engage issues of Theology, Ecclesiology, Mission, Ecumenism, and Liturgy within the denomination. This course fulfills the UCC polity and history course requirement for ordination in the denomination.�
Professor
Class Day & Time
Kidd, Anastasia
F
8:00AM - 10:45AM
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 2844
Unitarian Universalist Faith Development
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
Unitarian Universalist lifespan faith development practices have been evolving in response to changes in the religious and cultural landscape. Intentional faith formation for all ages is more crucial than ever to the spiritual health of people and our world. This seminar will explore how theory and practice from our forebears offer a foundation for innovation in faith development programming to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Exploration of material from past and present theorists, our own experience and understandings, as well as guest presentations from current religious education innovators will encourage students to bring a faith development perspective to all aspects of their congregational and community ministries.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Gail Forsyth-Vail, Cathy Seggel
F
9:30am - 11:59am
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 6051 Z1
Dogmatics II
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
The doctrines of Christology, Pneumatology, and Ecclesiology, emphasizing the conciliar Patristic Tradition. Emphasis will be placed on certain patristic writings and on the official statements of the Ecumenical Councils.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
ASYNC
ASYNC
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Saint John's Seminary
TH503
Ecclesiology
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This course is a systematic study of the foundation, nature, structure and mission of the Church. The course follows the treatment of themes found in the Vatican II Constitution Lumen Gentium, and gives particular emphasis to the revealed doctrine of the necessity of the Church, the holiness of the Church, and the relation of the Church to other faiths and to the temporal order.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Franks
TR
1:15-2:30 PM
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Saint John's Seminary
MM600
The Temporal Goods of the Church
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This course will study the canon law of the Church on temporal goods relative to their acquisition, administration, and alienation, with emphasis on the parish situation. Prerequisite: Canon Law or its equivalent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Prof. Shanklin
TR
9:00-10:15 AM
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prerequisite: Canon law or its equivalent.
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMST7020
The Church
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
The ecclesial dimension of Christian faith is the focal point of this course. The course will locate the church within both a Trinitarian theology and a theological anthropology. Specific topics for exploration include the place of the church in the Creed, the sacramentality of the church, a theology of mission, and of structure and authority. The course will also explore current issues shaping the church's life and its place in the wider culture.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F.
W
01:00PM-03:50PM
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 723
United Methodist Ministry and Polity
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
Covers the polity, structure, procedures, and ritual of the United Methodist Church along with the basic structure of and ecclesial concepts contained within its Book of Discipline. Designed to meet one of the requirements for membership in a UMC Annual Conference.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Williams, Jay
R
3:30PM - 6:15PM
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 857
Anglican Formation
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
An integrative weekly session incorporating worship, spiritual practice, and group reflection on significant texts within the Anglican spiritual and theological tradition. Students will take turns leading the Daily Office and guiding group conversations. This course aims at grounding students in the Anglican spiritual tradition and helping them to develop their own practices of prayer, worship, and spiritual leadership. It is especially recommended for Anglican/Episcopal students but is open to all regardless of religious tradition.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Feyerherm, Elise
ARR
Credits
Letter
Credits
1
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CLAW 6075
RegulationsProcedGuidelinesIntheGOA
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This course offers a study and in-depth examination of the principal governing documents of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA). A focus will be placed on the Charter and Regulations of the GOA, Regulations regarding Spiritual Courts, Regulations regarding monasteries, Archdiocesan procedures, and guidelines having both administrative significance and pastoral ramifications.
Professor
Class Day & Time
V. Rev. Bartholomew J Mercado
M
9:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 6075
Dogmatics III
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
The study of the seven holy sacraments: baptism, chrismation, Eucharist, ordination, matrimony, repentance and unction in historical, liturgical, and dogmatic perspective.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
R
2:10-4:30 PM
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Saint John's Seminary
TH551
Ecclesiology
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
SP25
This is a systematic study of the nature and mission of the Church, emphasizing particularly the vocation and mission of the baptized. All classes will meet in person at Saint John�s Hall.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Fr. O�Connor
Alternating Saturdays
8:30 AM -12:30 PM
Credits
Letter/PF/Aud
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
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