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Systematic Theology 5513A
Theological Integration
Fall 2009
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Deacon Classroom, St. Peter's Seminary
Instructor: Dr. John Dool, BA, MA, PhD
Office Hours By Appointment
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
An exploration of the unity of Catholic theology and the interdependence of theological disciplines. The course will include an assignment designed to assist students in integrating what they have learned throughout the program. (3 hours; antirequisite: the former Systematic Theology 513A)
B. GOALS
This course will assist students to grow in the following knowledge, skills and attitudes:
KNOWLEDGE:
To gain a deeper sense of the unity and inter-relatedness of key theological themes studies in the program.
SKILLS:
To learn to recognize and explore the connections between theological themes as a way to deeper understanding and contemplation of Christian truth.
To learn to communicate theological themes effectively by applying the wisdom of the tradition and the fruits of one's own experience to pastoral and catechetical questions as they arise within contemporary culture.
ATTITUDES:
To gain an appreciation of the significance of theological reflection for personal growth and pastoral and catechetical work.
To grow in recognition of the benefit of shared dialogue and shared exploration of theological issues.
C. ASSESSMENT
Two reflection papers, 4-5 pages each; due Oct. 14 and Nov. 2 (15% each)
Seminar presentation (50%)
Class participation (20%)
D. READINGS OR TEXTBOOKS
Required:
Francis Schussler Fiorenza and John Galvin, eds. Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic Perspectives, vols. 1 and 2. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1991. (Available at the UWO bookstore; all readings are from this text unless otherwise indicated; other readings are on reserve in the library).
E. STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE
Part I: God and Creation
Week 1 (Sept. 14/16):
* The Framework of Salvation History; Theological Reflection
* Revelation and Faith (Avery Dulles, "Faith and Revelation", v.1)
Week 2 (Sept. 21/23):
* Knowing God (William J. Hill, "The Doctrine of God After Vatican II". Search for the Absent God, [New York: Crossroad, 1992', pp.51-66; on reserve in the library)
* Exploring and Living the Mystery of the Triune God (Catherine Mowry LaCugna, "The Trinitarian Mystery of God", v.1, pp.151-192)
Week 3 (Sept. 28/30):
* Creation (Anne Clifford, "Creation", v.1, pp.195-224)
* The Human Person (Joseph Ratzinger, "Concerning the Notion of Person in Theology", Communio, v.17, Fall, 1990)
Part II: Redemption
Week 4 (Oct. 5/7):
* Sin (Roger Haight, "Sin and Grace", v.2, pp.78-107)
* Grace (Roger Haight, "Sin and Grace", v.2, pp.107-41)
Week 5 (Oct. 12/14):
* Thanksgiving
* Biblical and Classical Christology (John Galvin, "Jesus Christ", v.1, pp. 251-81)
Week 6 (Oct. 19/21):
* The Paschal Mystery and Contemporary Christology (Galvin, "Jesus Christ", v.1, pp.281-323)
* The Nature of the Church (Joseph Komonchak, "Ecclesiology of Vatican II", Origins, v.28, no. 44 (April 22nd, 1999), pp. 763-68; Walter Kasper, "The Church as Communion", Theology and Church, [New York: Crossroad, 1992]; both on reserve in the library)
Part III: Sanctification
Week 7 (Oct. 26/28):
* The Mission of the Church (Norman Pittenger, "The Church as Mission and Ministry", The Pilgrim Church and the Easter People, [Wilmington, Del.: Michael Glazier, 1987]; on reserve in the library)
* Mary and the Communion of Saints (Elizabeth Johnson, "Saints and Mary", v.2)
Week 8 (Nov. 2/4):
* Sacraments of Initiation (Duffy, "Baptism and Confirmation", v.2)
* Sacraments of Initiation (David Power, "Eucharist", v.2)
Week 9 (Nov. 9/11):
* Liturgy (Aidan Kavanaugh, "Liturgy", Contemporary Catholic Theology: A Reader, Hayes, Michael A. and Gearon, Liam, eds. [New York: Continuum, 1999], pp.445-52; Mark O'Keefe, "Liturgy and Christian Living", Becoming Good, Becoming Holy [New York: Paulist Press, 1995], pp.91-109; both on reserve at the library)
* Eschatology (Monica Helwig, "Eschatology", v.2)
Part IV: Student Presentations
Week 10 (Nov. 16/18):
• Michael Anderson: Suffering
• Patrick Beneteau: Wealth and Social Justice
Week 11 (Nov. 23/25):
• David Butler: Sexuality
• Ben Huyge: Technology and the Human Person
Week 12 (Nov. 30/Dec. 2):
• Christine Maracle Lockwood: Religious Pluralism
• Mark Morley: Communal Worship
Week 13 (Dec. 7/9):
• Roque Pereira: The Call to Holiness
• Terry Sawchuck: Women in the Church and Society
F. UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
Students are responsible for knowing the University's academic policies and regulations and any particularities of their own course of study. These can all be found at the University's website (http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/scholoff.pdf). Ignorance of these policies is not an excuse for any violation thereof. The following policies are particularly important to note:
Submission of Assignments: It is the responsibility of the student to organize his or her work so that the assignments are completed on time. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment will be deducted for each day it is overdue without permission.
It is the responsibility of the student to organize his or her work so that the assignments are completed on time. For a serious reason, a student may approach the professor before the due-date, and may be granted an extension at the discretion of the professor. Any medical reasons will be confirmed by proper documentation as approved by the Dean’s Office. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment will be deducted for each day it is overdue without permission.
No electronic devices will be allowed during tests or the examination, unless approved in advance by Student Services at the University or King’s.
Students who miss tests will negotiate a “make-up” date with the professor. Any medical reasons will be confirmed by proper documentation as approved by the Dean’s Office.
Plagiarism: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt by quotation marks and/or footnotes. Plagiarism is a major academic offense. Students may be required to submit their work in electronic form for plagiarism checking.
Selection and Registration of Courses: Students are responsible for ensuring that their selection of courses is appropriate and accurately recorded, that all prerequisite course(s) have been successfully completed, and that they are aware of any anti-requisite course(s) that they have taken.
