Course
GBD11 - Theology of Ecumenical Dialogue
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General Information
| Course Type | On Campus |
| Course Category | 2. Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology |
| Description | Teaching Objective: By examining the social contexts and issues involved in Church divisions, and the development of Ecumenism today, the course aims at heightening the students’ awareness of the principles and norms on Ecumenism of the Catholic Church and on the importance of Ecumenical dialogue, both at the universal and local level, as well as promoting their interest in taking part in it. Teaching Content: A. History of Church Divisions and the Ecumenical Movement before and after Vatican II; B. Characteristics of Orthodox Churches and major denominations; C. Development of Ecumenical Dialogue with Churches and major denominations and its fruits; D. Theology of Dialogue: Nature and purpose of Dialogue; Catholic Principles of Dialogue; Approaches and technique of Dialogue; Spiritual Ecumenism; E. Recent developments: Receptive Ecumenism, Synodality and Ecumenism, Nicaean Creed and its ecumenical implications. F. Difficulties and Opportunities. Teaching Mode: Lecture, Group Discussion and Field Visits Assessment Mode: Group Discussion and Oral Examination |
| College Organization Structure | Holy Spirit Institute of Theology |
| Course Tuition Fee | 920.00 |
| Course Combination | There is no records at the moment. |
