C228 Theology of Church and Ministry (Johnson)
An historical and theological overview of the Christian understanding of church and ministry, with the Second Vatican Council as a primary point of reference. Topics include the foundations of ministry in the New Testament, the manifold expressions of ministry in the history of the Church, development of ecclesial structures, the papacy, the magisterium, the church as local and universal, the priesthood of the faithful, the origin and function and evolution of ordained and lay ministries, and ecumenical dialogue. Also important will be the exploration of a variety of contemporary issues related to the theology and practice of church and ministry from a Roman Catholic perspective.
Tuesdays 6:00 - 9:30 pm 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 and 10/19 (note: 10/19 session 6:00 - 7:45 pm)
(available via video-conferencing)