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Fall 2012

WYT1101HF - The God of the Gospel: Systematic Theology I
This course provides an in-depth exploration of two central Christian doctrines - the Trinity and the person of Christ - as well as reflection on the role of Holy Scripture and the nature of theology. This is the first part of a two-part sequence in basic Christian doctrine. Lectures, tutorial discussions generated by students' questions, question and answer periods. Short papers, final take-home exam. Tutorial 10-11 am.
Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: Joseph Mangina
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit


WYT1105HF - Teaching the Faith: Introduction to Catechetical Theology
This course is designed for new students, and acts as an introduction to a number of central pastoral responsibilities: teaching the faith to new Christians, grasping the overall shape and purpose of Christian theology, assessing and meeting the demands of local culture and context, engaging the character of conversion and formation, and finally, grasping an overall shape to the history of Christian witness. The course pursues the historical examination of key catechetical texts from the New Testament to the contemporary period, analyzes their content and purpose, locates them historically, and seeks to engage students' own comprehensive vision of the Gospel, its communication, and pastoral practice. Lectures and weekly tutorials on the primary-source reading. Extensive reading, discussion, and mastering of content. Weekly content quizzes; 3 papers (6-10 pages each); final exam.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday
Schedule Notes: Tuesdays 14 - 15:30; Wednesdays 11 - 12:30
Instructors: Ephraim Radner
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit


WYT2912HF - The Drama of Christian Ethics - Online Course
This course is designed as an introduction to the field of Christian ethics, not as a cerebral and academic discipline but as a lived, embodied Christian reality. It is designed with the intent of providing the student with a framework through which to understand what it means to live as the church within the complexities of the social, moral, and political world of the 21st century. The themes of drama, narrative, acting, and especially "improvisation" provide the conceptual lens through which we will engage various ethical complexities such as genetic-bio-ethical issues, sexuality, family and marriage, pacifism and war, or ecological ethics. This will be an online course with a written lecture format, weekly readings, student participation in weekly discussion questions, one minor assignment, and a final major paper.
Schedule: Online Course
Instructors: Patrick McManus
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit · Min: 10 · Max: 20


WYT3651HF - Theologies of Luther & Calvin
This course of lectures will examine Luther's writings on the theology of the cross and on human freedom; and Calvin's writings on Scripture and the Christian life. Weekly readings and final examination (oral or written).
Schedule: Wednesday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: David Demson
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit · Crosslisted to: Historical


WYT3927HF - Ethics of Wealth and Poverty
This course will begin with a summation of Biblical teaching about wealth and poverty, and the succeeding sessions will study diverse interpretations of that teaching in the history of Christian thought. Attention will be paid to the historical context of the theology under study, including contemporary ethical teaching and economic practice. The goals of the course will be to appreciate the paradoxical character of Biblical teaching on wealth and poverty, as well as the diverse ways in which theologies on wealth and poverty have reflected the impact of socio-economic change. The value of the study will be its assisting students to cope with 21st century challenges in its uneven regional and social distribution of wealth and poverty. Lectures and seminars. Requirements: one essay and exam.
Schedule: Tuesday, 9:00 to 11:00
Instructors: Reginald Stackhouse
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit


WYT5154HF - Introduction to Methods in Scripture and Theology
This course is designed for first year AD students in Scripture and Theology. It seeks to acquaint the student with major questions about and appreoaches to the theological meaning of Scripture in contemporary scholarship in the fields of Scripture and Theology, through the study of two key figures and their context, Brevard Childs and Robert Jenson. Seminar format, with some lecture and significant discussion, based on common readings. Attendance, reading, weekly precis, discussion (55%) and a major research paper (45%).
Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: Ephraim Radner
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: First Semester · One Credit · Crosslisted to: Biblical


Winter 2013

WYT1106HS - Introduction to Missional Theology
This course seeks both to introduce the different theological subspecialties, even as it orients the whole enterprise. It uses as its organizing concept that of mission. This also brings into play questions of our own cultural moment and the practical task of the church. Lectures, tutorials. Evaluation: class participation, two short reflection papers, one major paper.
Schedule: Wednesday, 19:00 to 21:00
Instructors: J. Glen Taylor, R. Mwita Akiri
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit


WYT2101HS - The Bride of the Lamb: Systematic Theology II
This course explores the activity of God from creation to new creation, with special emphasis on the Spirit's work in the Church. We also examine the image of God in the human person and the nature of sin. This course presupposes Systematic Theology I. Lectures, tutorials. Short papers, final exam. Tutorial 10-11 am
Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: Joseph Mangina
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit · Crosslisted to: Biblical


WYT2505HS - Introduction to Anglican Theology: Ways of Reading the Bible in the English Church and Anglican Communion
This is a survey course in Anglican theology that will involve extensive reading. Using the lens of Scriptural interpretation as a way of approaching the sweep of Anglican theological thinking, this course will survey chronologically a broad range Anglican readers of Scripture in an attempt to gauge the development of the larger religious vision of Anglicanism over time. Beginning with Wycliffe, the course will move through a number of writers into the early 20th century, and end with some recent statements on the reading of Scripture from around the Anglican Communion. Lectures and weekly tutorials on the primary-source readings. Weekly content quizzes; midterm; final exam.
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday
Schedule Notes: Tuesday 9-10:30; Thursday 11-12:30
Instructors: Ephraim Radner
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit

WYT3502HS - Atonement and Sacrifice: A Theological Inquiry
Is Chrisitianity a sacrifical religion? What does it mean to say "Christ died for our sins"? Do we offer Christ in the Eucharist? This course will explore the interrelated concepts of "atonement" and "sacrifice" as they are used in Christian theology, especially in the doctrine of the work of Christ, in ecclesiology, and in sacramentology. Readings will include both classic and modern authors, including Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, M. Douglas, Milgrom, Girard, Mascall, Boersma, Hunsinger. Some attention will be paid to postmodern discussions concerning the logic of gift-giving and exchange ( Maus, Derrida, Milbank, Cavanaugh). Seminar discussion, precis and other short papers, final paper. Readings, seminar discussion, short papers to be read in class. Class participation, short papers, final paper.
AD students enrol in WYT6502HS.
Schedule: 9:00 to 11:00
Instructors: Joseph Mangina
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit


WYT3855HS - Theology of Culture
Investigating the faith/culture relationship from the perspective of worldview analysis, this course seeks to engender a cultural discernment rooted in a radical biblical faith. Lectures and seminars, reflection papers.
Schedule: Wednesday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: Brian Walsh
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit


WYT5321HS - Ferment in Pneumatology
This course will focus on the crucial developments of the 18th century in pneumatology as a way of examining the radical innovations in pneumatology of the modern era in contrast to early- and pre-modern understandings of the Holy Spirit. In particular, the shift of interest in 18th-century to "pneumatic" religion, both among Christian and anti-Christian apologists, will be studied in the context of the Church's own specific historical challenges in this era. Readings will be drawn mainly from English and German writers in an effort to understand better the constraints of comtemporary pneumatology in contrast to the less systematic and particularistic construals of the Holy Spirit and his work in the pre-modern periods. Seminar format, with close reading of texts. Midterm exam; research paper.
Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: Ephraim Radner
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit


WYT5575HS - Barth on Sanctification, Church, Love
A seminar course in which Chapters 66 to 68 of the Church Dogmatics will be studied. The topics will be: Justification and Sanctification, Discipleship, Conversion, the Church, Christian Love. Requirements are: weekly readings, class participation, an in-class presentation, an oral examination.  Seminars, readings. Class participation, in-class presentation, oral examination.
Schedule: Tuesday, 11:00 to 13:00
Instructors: David Demson
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit


WYT6502HS - Atonement and Sacrifice: A Theological Inquiry
Is Chrisitianity a sacrifical religion? What does it mean to say "Christ died for our sins"? Do we offer Christ in the Eucharist? This course will explore the interrelated concepts of "atonement" and "sacrifice" as they are used in Christian theology, especially in the doctrine of the work of Christ, in ecclesiology, and in sacramentology. Readings will include both classic and modern authors, including Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, M. Douglas, Milgrom, Girard, Mascall, Boersma, Hunsinger. Some attention will be paid to postmodern discussions concerning the logic of gift-giving and exchange ( Maus, Derrida, Milbank, Cavanaugh). Seminar discussion, precis and other short papers, final paper. Readings, seminar discussion, short papers to be read in class. Class participation, short papers, final paper.
Basic Degree students enrol in WYT3502HS.
Schedule: 9:00 to 11:00
Instructors: Joseph Mangina
Course Syllabus: Click here to see the course syllabus
Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit