TH 545 - Ecumenism

The course studies how history reveals many individual efforts at restoring Christian unity throughout the ages. Not until the twentieth century did entire churches thrust themselves into what is called the “Ecumenical Movement” – the process of dialogue, cooperation, and integration among the churches that attempts to bring Christians together. This course presents major events associated with the ecumenical movement, including establishment of the World Council of Churches and the convening of the Second Vatican Council. It explores the method of ecumenical dialogue and some of the obstacles to Christian unity. The purpose of this course is to engage students toward making the prayer of Jesus, “that all may be one” a constitutive dimension to their faith and work.