Old Catholic Theology in its ecumenical context
Locatie: Campus Universiteit Utrecht | Plaats: Utrecht, Nederland
The course offers an introduction to Old Catholic theology in an ecumenical context. Old Catholic theology is understood as the main theological currents as they exist in Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Churches. The topics covered by the course include the following aspect of Old Catholic theology and tradition: History of Old Catholicism, spirituality, ecumenism, canon law and ecclesiology, liturgy, and systematic theology. The course includes excursions to a major collection of related religious art (Museum Catharijneconvent), to a liturgical celebration (Utrecht), and to the traces of Catholic presence and history in the episcopal city of Utrecht.
At the end of the course, students will have a broad overview of main topics and themes in Old Catholic theology and spirituality and will be able to pursue further independent study of the subject. The course is at the introductory level of an M.Div. curriculum.
Prof. dr. Peter-Ben Smit
Prof. Dr. Peter-Ben Smit, Church History / Ecumenism
The Most Rev. Dr. Joris Vercammen, Ecclesiology, Spirituality
The Very Rev. Can. Wietse van der Velde, Church History
Dr. Mattijs Ploeger, systematic theology and liturgical studies
Mr. Adriaan Snijders, Canon Law
The Rev. Erna Peijnenburg, MA, Old Catholic Praxis and Spirituality
- Students of theology interested in Old Catholicism and ecumenism.
- Clergy and theologians interested in Old Catholicism and ecumenism.
- Laypersons with formal or informal theological training interesting in Old Catholicism and ecumenism.
The course is of specific interest for students with Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, Old Catholic, and ecumenical backgrounds.
The goals of the course are, the following; upon completing the course:
- The student will be familiar with central aspects of Old Catholic identity and theology.
- The student will be able to contextualize Old Catholic theology within the broader spectrum of theology and religious studies.
- The student will be able to undertake further independent study of aspects of Old Catholic theology.
4 contact hours/day, 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon; about 40 hours or preparatory self-study will be required.
• € 600 - Course + course materials + housing
• € 400 - Course + course materials
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Scholarships might be available for interested Anglican students, please contact the course director.
Peter-Ben Smit
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P: +31 6 11 75 78 51
Nederland
Alle datums
- Van zo 3 juli 2016 00:00 tot vr 8 juli 2016 00:00