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This course examines a series of films to uncover their theological preoccupations, motives, and questions. Methods of analyses are discussed, in conjunction with screenings of selected films.

This course offers a study of Christianity from Late Antiquity to the dawn of the Reformation. It explores the history of the Christian Church in the West and in the East, the development of Christian thought and the formation of doctrine focusing on the most important theological figures of the period and history of movements and ideas. Students work with primary sources on diverse topics including but not limited to the conversion of Europe; religious acculturation of pagan peoples; the power and appeal of Christian saints; Christian kingship; monastic, scholastic, and lay piety; pilgrimage; Crusade; dissent and institutional response; and the relationship to those outside the faith.

This course explores Indigenous spirituality through its various epistemologies (ways of knowing) and axiologies (ways of acting). A key component of the course is studying the emerging field of Indigenous methodologies. Students encounter some of the many expressions of Indigenous spirituality, as it is concretely embedded in all aspects of existence (physical, emotional) and in all our relations, that is, to the land, to human and non‑human animals, and to the spirit‑imbued world surrounding us. Consideration is also given to the relationship between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous spiritualities and methodologies.

This course deals with the spirituality of aging through a number of important themes: mid‑life crises, intergenerational conflicts, sexuality, theology of the body, relationships, death and dying.

Instructor: Professor Hyejung Yum
Description: This course explores postcolonial, decolonial, and decolonizing theologies in conversation with intersectional approaches to theology. It examines how coloniality, gender, sexuality, race, disability, and other axes of difference shape theological discourse and practice. Emphasis is placed on contextual approaches to theological interpretations that challenge dominant paradigms and envision liberative futures.

Classes meet on Tuesdays from 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. 

Instructor: Professor André Gagné
Description: Pentecostalism stands as the fastest-growing expression of global Christianity, boasting over half a billion members worldwide. This seminar invites students to delve into the rich history of Pentecostalism, uncovering its transformative theology—covering crucial aspects like salvation and the role of the Spirit—as well as its vibrant spiritual practices, including speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy, and miracles. Students will also explore the concept of “glocalization,” demonstrating how this movement transcends geographical boundaries while maintaining its core values. Additionally, we will examine the Methodist-Holiness and restorationist-revivalist roots of Pentecostalism, as well as its diverse origins across the globe, including regions like Africa, India and Korea, which developed independently of the Azusa Street Revival.

Classes meet on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8:15 p.m.