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INTERNATIONAL MISSION & ECUMENISM CERTIFICATE (Pre-Approved Courses)
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMST8141
Theology of Mission
BTI Category
Semester
Systematic Theology & Philosophy (Western)
SP25
This seminar surveys diverse theologies of mission and examines how these theologies have informed and transformed the Church's understanding of mission and missionary activity in the 20th and 21st centuries. Attentive to the contributions of selected biblical scholars, theologians, church historians and social scientists as well as the corpus of Roman Catholic documents on mission, along with documents of the World Council of Churches and the Lausanne Movement, the seminar traces the evolution of critical theological thinking on mission and assesses the ecclesiological relevance of theologies of mission in a religiously pluralistic world.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F.
R
03:30PM-06:20PM
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 835
Evangelism and Contemporary Cultures
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
This course explores the practice of bearing faithful, visible, and embodied witness to God's commonwealth in contemporary contexts and cultures. The course covers the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of evangelism, its practice within congregational life, and contextual strategies.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stone, Bryan
T
3:30PM - 6:15PM
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTM 815
Christian Mission
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
Exploration of biblical, historical, theological, political, and cultural perspectives on the world mission of the church. This course is a requirement for United Methodist MDiv students pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Robert, Dana
T
12:30PM - 3:15PM
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
IS/WM520
Understanding Culture
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
SP25
The subject of this course is the cultural anthropological and missiological study of culture. It is designed to both challenge and support students to grow in their cultural awareness, and to also develop cross-cultural competence for building healthy and God-honoring relationships within diverse communities. Lectures, guided by the Bible and theories and data of anthropology, will encourage students to create environments that make God's reconciling initiatives apparent in church life and in our missional engagement with our neighbors and express the gospel in ways that both celebrate our differences and bring us toward unity in Jesus Christ.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Cho, Eun Ah
M
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
INDS 7115 Z1
The Ecum. Mvmt: The Visionaries
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
Who are the influential personalities and visionaries behind the ecumenical movement? In this new course offered by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross, we will explore the lives and contributions of key figures who have shaped and advanced the cause of Christian unity across denominational boundaries. From early pioneers to modern-day leaders like Pope Paul VI, Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu among many others, this course will examine the diverse array of individuals, clergy and laity alike, who have played pivotal roles in fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and cooperation among different Christian traditions. Through in-depth study and analysis of their writings, speeches, and actions, we will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and dynamics of the ecumenical movement, and how these personalities have left an indelible mark on its history and trajectory.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Nicholas Kazarian
M
6:30 PM - 8:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter/PF/Aud
Professor
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7210
The Missiology of Arch. Anastasios
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
SP25
The course will study in depth the life, missiology and writings of Archbishop Anastasios (Yannoulatos) of Albania, focusing on the foundation and calling of missions, and the practical living out of missions. We will consider the decade long ministry of the Archbishop in East Africa (1981-1991) and then the resurrection of the Church of Albania over the past 30 years (1991-2020), examining and analyzing the successes of how the church has succeeded in living out the missiology of the Archbishop, and where the church has not yet lived up to this missiology. We will also learn about the Orthodox Mission in Guatemala and evaluate the mission there in relation to the missiology of Archbishop Anparticipate. We will have a 10 day practical missionary outreach to Guatemala.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
T
6:30-8:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter/PF/Aud
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMST8555
Latin West and Greek East: From Nicaea to the Fall of Constantinople
BTI Category
Semester
Systematic Theology & Philosophy (Western)
SP25
The course is based upon reading and informed discussion of source texts referring to the main events and topics in theological relations between Latins and Greeks from the fourth to the fifteen century: from the "golden" conciliar age to early debates/schisms, especially on the filioque and azymes; iconoclasm; the so-called "Schism of 1054"; the Gregorian reforms; early scholastic theologians and their attitudes towards Greeks; Pope Innocent III and the establishment of the Latin Empire in Constantinople (1204); scholastic theologians of the "classical era" and their attitudes towards Byzantine theology and culture; Byzantine humanists and latinophrones of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and their appeal for Christian unity; the Council of Florence (1439), its achievements and failures. The course will focus on ecclesial self-understanding of the emerging Churches, and their respective perception of a theological and cultural "other." Special emphasis will be placed upon the developments in attitudes to sacraments, doctrine, and authority. The course will conclude with reflection on the implications for ecumenical dialogue and current ecclesiology.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Brian Dunkle, S.J.
T
12:30PM-03:20PM
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
One graduate course in historical theology; DEPT PERMISSION REQ
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 826
The Ecumenical Movement
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
This course examines the Ecumenical Movement--a "defining fact" of Christianity in the 20th century--and its implications for the life of the churches in the 21st century. The class will treat major streams of interchurch engagement including mission, faith and order, and life and work, and will give attention to ecumenical questions regarding worship and sacraments. In addition, the course will consider contemporary models of Christian unity as well as Christian dialogue with other faith traditions.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Westerfield Tucker, Karen
ARR
See notes
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Friday/Saturday instructional pattern except for the first session on Saturday, January 25 (because of faculty meeting): Fridays (1-5pm) Saturdays (9am-1pm) DATES: Saturday, January 25 | January 31 and February 1 | February 28 and March 1 | March 21 and 22 | April 11 and 12
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTM 931
Issues in Contemporary Missiology
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
Readings and discussions of important works in missiology from the 1960's to the present. This course begins where TM 930 ends.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Robert, Dana
F
8:00AM - 10:45AM with discussion from 11:15am-12:05pm Fridays
Grading Option
Letter
Professor
4
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
PhD Students only
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CHST 7701
Seminar:Orth-Roman Cath. Relations
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
SP25
Following a review of the issues of alienation and schism, the course will examine the documents of the contemporary bilateral dialogues between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. The course fulfills the World Regions/Ecumenism requirement.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Joseph Halikias
T
9:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Grading Option
Letter/PF/Aud
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
INDS 7200
Sem: On The Ecumenical Patriarchate
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
SP25
The seminar will examine the origins, canonical basis, and historical development of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The distinctive contributions of the Patriarchate to theology, liturgy, spirituality, philanthropy, social welfare, missions, iconography, and architecture will be discussed. Special attention will be given to the contemporary mission and witness of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the first see of the Orthodox Churches, as well as its primatial responsibility in guiding Orthodox conciliarity and addressing contemporary concerns. The special role of the Patriarchate in the ecumenical dialogues, inter-faith conversations, and environmental protection will be highlighted. This seminar is especially designed for students who plan to participate in the Study and Travel Program in Greece and Constantinople.
Professor
Class Day & Time
V. Rev. Bartholomew J Mercado
F
2:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter/PF/Aud
Professor
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 2142
Women in World Christianity
BTI Category
Semester
Systematic Theology & Philosophy (Western)
SP25
Historian Dana Robert famously described World Christianity as a "woman's movement," citing the female majority in churches worldwide and gendered reasons for conversion to Christianity throughout history. Drawing from historical and social scientific perspectives, this course investigates the ways in which World Christianity can be considered a "woman's movement." This course introduces students to a global history of women's involvement in churches and discusses the centrality of their contributions to World Christianity, both past and present. The course takes a historical approach in discussing Christian women's roles and responsibilities from roughly the 19th-21st centuries; a geographical approach by focusing on women in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania; as well as a diverse ecclesial approach in discussing trends among Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Pentecostal women. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, Christianity and gender-based violence, peacebuilding, theological education, and debates over women's leadership. All course materials (assignments, announcements, readings, grades, etc.) can be found on Canvas, and students will have the opportunity to write a final research paper.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Gina Zurlo
M
3:00pm - 5:45pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Professor
4
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
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