School:

Boston University School of Theology

BTI Category:

Church Polity/Canon Law

Anglican Formation

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.

School:

Boston University School of Theology

BTI Category:

Church Polity/Canon Law

United Methodist History and Doctrine

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.

School:

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

BTI Category:

Church Polity/Canon Law

Canon Law

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.

School:

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

BTI Category:

Church Polity/Canon Law

Dogmatics I

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.