KNT 3000/6000 Seminar on Theologies of Protestant Spirituality and Formation

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1 1 KNT 3000/6000 Seminar on Theologies of Protestant Spirituality and Formation (Cross-listing to Pastoral Department) Instructor: C.J. Fensham Phone: Course Description: The course will examine Protestant Theological Teaching and Traditions of Spirituality and Formation as rooted in medieval and reformation approaches with a particular reference to the Reformed Tradition. In the light of these traditions the course will challenge students to develop a credible and constructive theological framework for spirituality and formation in the 21 st century North American and particularly Canadian context. ANTICIPATED GENERAL CURRICULUM OUTCOMES Religious Heritage Outcomes One is able to identify and define the Protestant traditions of spirituality and formation. able to describe the theological traditions that shaped Protestant spirituality and formation during the reformation and beyond. able to identify, describe, and analyse the key reformation doctrines and their sources related to spirituality and formation. able to identify and describe the mission of the church and its practice of a theology of spirituality and formation in the 21 st century within the student s own context. Cultural Context Outcomes One is able to identify and describe the contemporary ecumenical context of theological traditions of spirituality and formation. able to analyse, reflect critically, and re-formulate Reformation traditions on spirituality and formation in the light of the contemporary Canadian, North American, Western, global and ecumenical contexts. Personal Spiritual Formation Outcomes One is, able to describe and analyse the relationship between Christian life, ministry, and spirituality and formation. able to show an ability and willingness to conduct life in community out of confessed Christian Faith linked with an ability and willingness to communicate that faith in relation to God s call to mission inclusive of personal faith, communal life, social justice, peace, stewardship of resources, and healing. Capacity for Ministry Outcomes One is

2 2 able to integrate (to make consistent interconnections) and communicate Protestant theological traditions on spirituality and formation in relation to the practice of ministry and the mission of the church able to teach the biblical text theologically in relation to spirituality and formation in a congregational ministry context. able to communicate the traditions and the challenges of Reformed and reforming Theology to members of a congregation in an inspiring way. able to interact with sensitivity and care with diverse theological perspectives while encouraging unity in diversity. able to reflect on challenges made by one s context to the church and to develop theologically grounded ministry responses to such challenges. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATIVE CRITERIA Grade scale and grade expectations are contained in the TST Basic Degree Handbook. 1. Students must have a valid UofT address and check their mailboxes regularly for incourse communication, failure to do so may cause the students to miss important information re: the course. 2. Reading all required assignments before class 3. Participation in class discussions and preparation of in-class exercises. Evaluative criteria: comments and questions show an understanding of the assigned readings and a readiness to apply readings to interpretive questions and insights. 4. Readings Will be Assigned Weekly with 7 Reading Reports Due (20% of Grade) 5. A Book Review: on course text book 5 pages due week Each student will participate in and present a seminar (30% of course Grade) 7. Each student will submit a final paper on a constructive proposal for a theology of spirituality and formation in their context (40% of course Grade) 8. Any work that fails to meet the above criteria will receive a failing grade. Advanced Degree Course Outcomes: COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE ELEMENT THD/PHD OUTCOMES By the end of this course, students will have This outcome will be achieved through these course elements: This course outcome corresponds to this aspect of the TST outcomes statement for the ThD/PhD program; gained increased familiarity with the Christian Protestant tradition on spirituality and course as a whole 1.1; 1.2

3 3 formation in general and a specific aspect of it in particular; increased their awareness of the history of interpretation; increased their skill in the application of critical tools and methods; introductory lectures; seminar presentation; seminar participation; final paper seminar presentation; final paper 1.1; ; 2.4; 2.5 had an opportunity for detailed exploration of a particular author, passage or interpretive issue; final paper 2.3; 2.4; 2.5 Pertinent aspects of TST s statement of outcomes for the ThD/PhD program 1. Knowledge of the area of concentration Graduates of the doctoral program will have attained 1.1 basic familiarity with their area of concentration, as outlined in the departmental description of the field and as understood in scholarly discussion at the forefront of study in the area; so that they will be able to provide basic answers to most questions from firstyear students arising from a typical introductory course (e.g., in the context of a tutorial); PROGRESS AT COURSE AND COMP STAGES OF PROGRAM 1.1 (course) End of course stage: basic familiarity with a substantial proportion (as determined by the department) of their area of concentration 1.2 competence in a significant proportion (as to give a lecture on each subject at the introductory 1.2 (course) End of course stage: competence in a

4 4 determined by the department) of the subjects within their area of concentration; level; certain proportion (as determined by the department) of the subjects within their area of concentration, 2. Ability with scholarly tools and skills Graduates of the doctoral program will have attained 2.3 proficiency in the use of a library and the construction of a bibliography 2.4 competence or proficiency in the use of pertinent electronic and web-based resources 2.5 proficiency in the following skills: clear and effective communication in both oral and written forms; the construction of a logical argument; the making of informed judgments on complex issues; so that they will be able to produce bibliographies appropriate to each of the four levels of knowledge described above; to make appropriate use of such resources (1) at a level of proficiency in their own area of research, and (2) at a level of competence in classroom and instructional settings; to produce standard forms of scholarly engagement, both written (e.g., publishable research paper, publishable book review) and oral (presentation of a paper, response to an oral presentation, lecture), of a quality consistent with standards for an entry-level academic appointment. the use of standard conventions of style for scholarly writing. COURSE POLICIES

5 5 Policies for courses are contained in the TST Basic Degree Handbook and the Knox Student Handbook and the Advanced Degree Handbook for the program that applies to the student. In particular note: Late Policy: 4 points deducted per week late (2 points off by Monday, 2 more points by Thursday) Completion of Course work: all course work (including any late work) must be completed by the end of term, the due date of final paper. Only in the case of illness (with a note from a doctor), bereavement or other unusual circumstances will an extension be considered and this must be authorized by the Basic Degree Committee and the Faculty or must be dealt with in terms of the Advanced Degree Handbook that applies to the student. Style Guidelines for Papers: see Knox Style Manual booklet and A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations, by Kate L. Turabian assignments: Papers and assignments are not accepted by , except by prior permission by professor. Plagiarism Policy: See TST Basic Degree Handbook Consultation: Please do not hesitate to consult with me about any questions you may have. Text Book: Fensham, C.J. A Missional Christian Spirituality for the Emerging Church: The Journey to the Nations and for the Earth. (Toronto: Clement Academic, 2012) (This text will be available in electronic form). Outline of Course: Week 1: Introduction to course, assignment of seminars and areas of specialisation, introductory lecture on the antecedents to protestant spirituality and formation, definitions and taxonomy. Week 2: Principles of Reformation Spirituality and Formation. Sola Scriptura and pietas, covenant and call. Week 3: Lecture: A Theology of call, vocation and formation rooted in the traditions of worship Book Review Due. 1. Read and Report for Next Week: The Rule of St Benedict, Week 4: Seminar 1. Presentation: Benedictine Tradition and the Reformation

6 6 2. Read and Report for Next Week: N.T. Wright Surprised by Hope (Chapter 5 Option 2 and Chapter 6) Week 5: Seminar 2 on spirit and body critiques of disembodied spiritualities 3. Watch and Report for Next Week: Watch the Film: Prayers for Bobby (Write a short reflection on the spiritual journey of the mother and its relationship to embodied spirituality). Week 6: Seminar 3 on the spiritual journey 4. Read and Report for Next Week: Rea McDonnell, From Glory to Glory pages follow the exercises and write a short reflection on your experience of this kind of Spirituality. You can find the link at: en&sa=x&ei=ytwdt_mgduty0qg51nynbg&sqi=2&ved=0cdqq6aewaq#v=onepage&q =sacramental%20spirituality&f=false Read also the Communion Service and other parts that may interest you in the 1552 Book of Common Prayer (Thomas Cranmer) Week 7: Seminar 4 on spirituality, formation and sacrament 5. Read and Report for Next Week: Read Stoeffler, F. Ernst The Rise of Evangelical Pietism p =X&ei=kTADT5jJOoHq0gHul72AAg&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Pietism&f=false Week 8: Seminar 5 on the pietist movement, critiques and inheritors 6. Read and Report for Next Week: Memoirs of the Life of the Rev. John Williams, Missionary to Polynesia. p Missionary&hl=en&sa=X&ei=k5IDT8t9jIOFB_nqiLQB&sqi=2&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=one page&q=john%20williams%20missionary&f=false Week 9: Seminar 6 on Protestantism, revivals and evangelicalism 7. Read and Report for Next Week: Land, Steven J. Pentecostal Spirituality: Journal of Pentecostal Studies Supplement 1. Read pages 1-56.

7 7 ality&hl=en&sa=x&ei=opudt_7zbcnt0ggpn8g4cw&ved=0cdmq6aewaa#v=onepage&q =pentecostal%20spirituality&f=false Week 10: Seminar 7 on the spirituality of the protestant missionary movement Week 11: Seminar 8 on spiritual traditions of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Renewal Week 12: Seminar 9 on conciliar Protestant spiritualities course evaluation. Bibliography: Astley, J. & Francis, L.J. (Eds.) Christian Perspectives on Faith Development (Gracewing Publishing, 1992) Barth K. Church Dogmatics. The Doctrine of Reconciliation IV.2. (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1996) Barth, K. The Epistle to the Romans (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1968) Bonhoeffer, Dietrich Letters & Papers from Prison: The Enlarged Edition (London: SCM, 1971) Bonnhoeffer, D. The Cost of Discipleship. (London: SCM/Canterbury Press, 2001) Bouyer, Louis The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism (London: Collins, Fontana Library, 1956) Breuggemann, W. Genesis: Interpretation - A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1982) Brown, P. Augustine of Hippo: A Biography. (Berkley: University of California Press, 1969) Calvin, J. The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Book IV translated by H. Beverage (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1957) Carroll, J. W., Wheeler, B. G., Aleshire, D.O. Marler Being There: Culture and Formation in Two Theological Schools. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1997). Casalis, Georges Correct Ideas Don t Fall From the Sky: Elements of an Inductive Theology (New York: Orbis, 1977) Cone, James H. (ed.) Minjung Theology: People as the Subject of History (New York: Orbis Books, 1981) De Gruchy, John W. Liberating Reformed Theology: A South African Contribution to an Ecumenical Debate (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991)

8 8 Dulles, A.R. Models of the Church (New York: Doubleday, 1991) Farley, E. The Fragility of Knowledge: Theological Education in the Church and the University. (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1988). Farley, E. Theologia: The Fragmentation and Unity of Theological Education. (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1983) Fensham, C.J. Emerging from the Dark Age Ahead: The Future of the North American Church. (Ottawa: Novalis, 2008) Fowler, J. Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for Meaning. (New York: Harper Row, 1995) Gilligan, C. In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development (Harvard: Harvard University Press, 1982) God s Fierce Whimsey:Christian Feminism and Theological Education (New York: The Pilgrim Press, 1985) Hough, J.C. & Cobb, J.B. Jr. Christian Identity and Theological Education. (Chico: Scholars Press, 1985). Karkkainen, Velli-Matti (ed.) The Spirit in the World: Emerging Pentecostal Theologies in Global Contexts (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009) Kearney, Richard On Stories. (New York: Rougledge, 2002) Kelsey, David H. Between Athens and Berlin: The Theological Education Debate. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993) Kidd, Thomas S. The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2007) Land, S. J. Pentecostal Spirituality. (New York: Sheffield Academic Press, 2003) Levinson, D.J. The Seasons of a Man s Life (Ballantine, 1979) Macleod, George F. Only One Way Left (Iona: The Iona Community, 1961) Moltmann, J. The Crucified God. (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993) McDonnell, R. From Glory to Glory: Spirit and Sacrament in the Writings of Paul and John. (New York New City Press, 2011) Old, Hughes O. The Reading and the Preaching of the Scriptures in the Christian ChurchVol 5. Moderatism, Pietism and Awakening. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004)

9 9 O Sullivan, Edmund V. Transformative Learning: Educational Vision for the 21 st Century. (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1999). Placher, W.C. Callings: Twenty Centuries of Christian Vocation (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2005) Postman, N. Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology. (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992) Price, M.R. Bede and Dunstan: Clarendon Biographies. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1968) Purves, A. Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition. (Knoxville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 2001) Rice, Howard L. Reformed Spirituality: An Introduction for Believers. (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991) Ritschl, A. Geschichte des Pietismus (Bonn: A. Markus, 1880) Sailhamer, J.H. The Pentateuch as Narrative:A Biblical-Theological Commentary. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992) Sanders, E.P. Paul: A very short introduction. (Oxford University Press, 2001) Sanders, E.P. Paul and Palestinian Judaism: A Comparison of Patterns of Religion. (London: SCM, 1977) Slee, N. Women s Faith Development (Ashgate, 2004) Stoeffler, F.E. The Rise of Evangelical Pietism (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1965) =X&ei=kTADT5jJOoHq0gHul72AAg&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Pietism&f=false Stackhouse, M. Apologia: Contextualization and Globalization and Mission in Theological Education (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988) Wells, H. The Christic Center: Life-Giving and Liberating (New York: Orbis Books, 2004) Wenham, G.J. Word Biblical Commentary. Genesis (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1987) Wilson-Hargrove, Jonathan New Monasticims: What it has to say to today s church (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2008) Wood, C.M. Vision and Discernment (Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1985).

10 10 Wright, N.T. Justification (Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2009) Wright, N.T. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2008) Wright, N.T. Paul for Everyone: Romans: Part II: Chapters 9-16 (Louisville: Westminster, John Knox, 2004) 1552 Book of Common Prayer (Thomas Cranmer)