TH 315 - Theology of Ecumenism

Interactivity: None

Final Assessment: None

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

• Explain the Biblical foundations of ecumenism. 
• Describe the essential elements of ecclesiology, especially how they relate to or impact ecumenism. 
• Explain your experience and understanding of ecumenism based on your own religious tradition and apply those elements to the historical and theological study of ecumenism. 
• Engage in a dialogue with other religious traditions. 
• Summarize the principles found in the Second Vatican Councils Decree on Ecumenism and explain its impact on the advancement of ecumenism. 
• Describe the role of the world Council of Churches with regard to the mainline Protestant traditions and explain its impact on ecumenism. 
• Identify some of the current obstacles to unity and offer some practical solutions to these challenges. 
• Complete an ecumenical project.