Theological Foundations

Leaders come in many forms. Atlantic School of Theology helps lifelong learners, post-graduate students, those seeking church vocations, and many others reach their educational goals. AST balances practical skill development with the pursuit of scholarly wisdom.AST is located in the heart of the  south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our peaceful grounds are highly conducive to study. The beautiful waterfront of the Northwest Arm is in our back yard, with the woodland Point Pleasant Park nearby.We are shaped by a tradition of cooperation and respect, going back over 200 years, to create an open, inclusive, and welcoming environment.In registering for a continuing education program, you authorize Atlantic School of Theology, or its representative, to photograph and record your image and voice on still photographs, audio, or video media. You assign Atlantic School of Theology (AST) any and all rights, including copyright, on this material for promotional purposes.This material can be used, in whole or in part, for the non-commercial promotion of Atlantic School of Theology programs, events, or activities including social media such as Facebook, Twitter, the AST website and YouTube channel.AST is a registered charity and welcomes donations in any amount (please clickhere).

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This course introduces the key themes, methods, doctrines, and technical terms (vocabulary) of Christian theology.

This course introduces the key themes, methods, doctrines, and technical terms (vocabulary) of Christian theology, and fosters habits of theological thinking. The readings include a text that offers a broad introduction to systematic and historical theologians and theological movements, and essays by Patristic and contemporary theologians.About the Instructor: Dr. Alyda Faber earned a BA in English and French Literature (University of Guelph); an MA in English and Creative Writing (University of New Brunswick); a BTh (McGill University); an MDiv (United Theological College); and a PhD in Theology and Ethics (McGill). She is an Adjunct of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University, and an Associate Editor of the Dalhousie Review. Her research interests include forms of theological writing; poetics; literature, film, and theology; violence and theological ethics. Among others, she teaches courses on mystical theology, sexual ethics, theological ethics and the climate crisis, the doctrine of sin, theological foundations, and research methods in Theology and Religious Studies.Dates: weekdays Monday, July 3rd - Friday, July 14th Days &amp; Times: 9:15am - 12:15pm unless otherwise noted.Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.Books to purchase: <ul><li>C﻿hristian Theology: An Introduction by Alister E. McGrath - Sixth (2017) 25th Anniversary Edition</li><li>B﻿eing Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons by Rowan Williams - 2018 Edition</li><li>Also other assigned readings by feminist, queer, and racialized Christian theologians</li></ul>Fee: $250.00 plus Eventbrite feeFormat: In-PersonCOVID-19 protocols: Please visit https://www.astheology.ns.ca/home/covid-19/index.html Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 48 hours before a program commences, minus the Eventbrite processing fee. After that time, fees are non-refundable.Questions? Please contact: Ginny Wilmhoff, Continuing Education Convenor, at virginia.wilmhoff@astheology.ns.ca Or the instructor, Dr. Alyda Faber at Alyda.Faber@astheology.ns.caShare news about this program with a friend:Hi! I thought you might be interested in this program at Atlantic School of Theology this summer: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/theological-foundations-tickets-554357627587

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