Module THMN3021: Church and Ministry in an Ecumenical Setting

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN3021: Church and Ministry in an Ecumenical Setting

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To equip students for ministry in an ecumenical setting by:
• Exploring the history, theology and identity of some of the major Christian traditions including the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist Traditions.
• Studying the historical origins and development of the ecumenical movement.
• Practical investigation of current ecumenical initiatives and activities

Content

• The origin and development up to the present day of the major Christian traditions with their particular theologies and ecclesiologies, in reference to the current ecumenical movement.
• The principal stages in, and achievements of the ecumenical movement in the twentieth century, with particular reference to the World Council of Churches, Vatican II, major bi-lateral and multi-lateral dialogues, significant local ecumenical institutions, and consequent developments.
• Preparation for and reflection on specific areas of ecumenical co-operation in liturgical and pastoral life. Extensive reference is made to contemporary inter-church statements and reports and to the liturgical and canonical documents of the sponsoring churches of the three institutions.

Learning Outcomes

• On completion of the course the student will be able to:
• Appreciate critically her/his own and other Church traditions

• Identify key issues of theology and practice which separate Church traditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and content of key inter-church dialogues.
• Explain significant areas of convergence and evaluate practical implications for ministry.

• Evaluate an area of current ecumenical activity.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Ecumenical lectures and seminars, guided reading and an ecumenical group project. 28 hours contact time.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Proposals for the Group Project receives verbal and written feedback at various stages.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University