Of particular concern is Catholicism's response to the political theories of the Enlightenment, the secularization of the state and social justice issues. After an historical survey of religious instruction in the Church, the students will engage in a close reading of selected sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church has developed a distinctive approach to the pedagogical enterprise. This course explores aspects of this approach by an examination of canonical legislation and other texts published by ecclesiastical authorities and their application in Canada. An historical appraisal of the evolution of Catholic schools, universities, and catechetical education in Ontario.
Special emphasis is placed on the evolution of Ontario's separate school system.
An exploration of the historical development of Catholic communities and institutions in all regions of Canada since the 16th century. Emphasis placed on themes of mission, church-state relations, ethnicity, belief and practice, social justice, gender, and secularization. SMC330Y1 Christ in Christian Tradition 52L, 26T Faith in Christ is central to Christianity. This course examines both classical formulations of that faith and Enlightenment critiques of them. It introduces students to contemporary rethinking of christology in the light of modern science and philosophy, comparative religion, feminism, and liberation movements.