CAS - Ecumenical Studies

objectives
To study the issues at stake in the ecumenical movement through an interdisciplinary approach linking theory and practise
To understand the nature of the ecumenical studies as well as their place in a local, national and international society
To strengthen knowledge on ecumenical biblical hermeneutics, ecumenical missiology, ecumenical social ethics and ecumenical theology
To understand the past, present and future challenges of the ecumenical debate
To become aware of interdisciplinary approach of the ecumenical studies
To find constructive solutions linking theory to practise
To integrate in an ecumenical reflection
audience
Theologians, pastors and professionals of other disciplines with a suitable level of theological literacy
programme
An intensive one-semester of study, research and community life
5 compulsory modules: Core Course on the History of the Ecumenical Movement • Workshop on Intercultural Bible Study • Workshop on Practical Theology • Ecumenical Study Visits • Intensive Thematic Seminar
One module chosen out of the following: Ecumenical Biblical Hermeneutics • Ecumenical Missiology • Ecumenical Social Ethics • Ecumenical Theology
dir
Prof. Andreas DETTWILER, University of Geneva and Prof. Ioan Sauca, Ecumenical Institute
coordinator
Prof. Amélé EKUÉ, Ecumenical Institute
partnership
Ecumenical Institute of Bossey
Diploma jointly awarded by the University of Geneva and the Ecumenical Institute
2nd edition
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Duration
September 2013 to January 2014
25 ECTS credits

Application deadline
See contact below

Registration fee
See contact below

Information
Institut oecuménique de Bossey
+41(0)22 960 73 00

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