BTH 4450 - Christian Ecumenical Theology

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Crossroads College (Closed)

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This course considers the place of ecumenical theology within the overall mission of the church. The course begins by examining the priority of Christian Unity for the mission of the church. It then considers various attempts to realize the Church's unity, including the early Church's struggle to find the consensus fidelium, the reasons for division, and the successes and failures of modern ecumenical movements. Special attention is given to the "New Ecumenism" and its attempt to balance unity with truth, especially in light of the Stone-Campbell Movement's traditional plea for a unity-in-truth. Although the class considers ecumenical issues within Protestantism, it is based on the assumption that the key ecumenical issue concerns unity between Protestants and Catholics, especially in light of such movements as Evangelicals and Catholics Together. Accordingly, the course devotes a substantial amount of time considering ecumenical issues between Catholics and Evangelicals. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: yearly. Weedman

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.crossroadscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 288-4563

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Semester

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