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CHURCH POLITY & CANON LAW
School
Saint John's Seminary
MM502
Survey of Canon Law
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
An introduction to key terms and concepts in canon law through a textual analysis of several topics treated in the 1983 Code of Canon Law including ecclesial structures, the sacraments of initiation and healing, teaching authority, and penal law.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Prof. Shanklin
R
10:30-11:45 AM & 1:15-2:30 PM
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
NA
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMST7020-01
The Church
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
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
Lennan, Richard J
F
09:00AM-12:00
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 857
Anglican Formation
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
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
F
See notes
Credits
Letter
Credits
1
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
9am-12pm, It is especially recommended for Anglican/Episcopal students but is open to all regardless of religious tradition.
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CLAW 6012
Canon Law
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
A study of the holy canons understood as practical expressions of doctrinal truth, and their application in the life of the Church. The administrative structute of the local church will also be examined.
Professor
Class Day & Time
V. Rev. Bartholomew J Mercado
W
2:10pm-4:30pm
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 5002
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, cosmology, and anthropology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contempotary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
MW
10:40am-12:00pm
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMPS8121-01
Introduction to Canon Law
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
This course examines the nature, history, and sources of Canon Law in the Catholic Church. It presents an overview of the norms provided in the 1983 Code of Canon Law and relevant complementary canonical legislation. This course will focus on general norms (Book I), the People of God (Book II), the teaching munus of the Church (Book III), temporal goods (Book V). Given the current circumstances and issues about the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis, a brief presentation of penal law (Book VI) and processes (Book VII) will be offered. This course is recommended as a foundational background for "Canon Law of the Sacraments."
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ponzone, Andrea
R
04:00PM-06:20PM
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
(One year of graduate level theology.)
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTC 724
UCC Polity
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
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
11:15am-2pm
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTH 821
History and Doctrine of United Methodism
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
An exploration of Methodist origins, the Wesleys, the rise of Methodism in England, and the distinctive doctrines of Wesleyan theology. There is a particular focus on the development of the various United Methodist traditions in America and their impact on society. The course is designed to meet one of the requirements for membership in a UMC Annual Conference.�
Professor
Class Day & Time
Maia, Filipe
T
3:30pm-6:15pm
Credits
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CLAW 6075
Governing Documents of the GOA
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
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
W
9:10am-11:30am
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 5002 Z1
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA25
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, cosmology, and anthropology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contempotary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
ASYNC
TBA
Credits
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
ASYNC
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N/A
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