Tuesday, February 26, 2008
FYI!!!!!!!!
TST Patristics Seminar
Wednesday 27 February, 3.00-4.00 (USMC, Faculty of Theology, Room 207)
Marcos Ramos, O.P.
The New Eve: The Virgin Mary in Irenaeus of Lyons' Adversus haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons presents many important insights about the Christian
faith in his work Adversus haereses. This paper will examine the idea
of Mary as new Eve as presented in Adversus haereses and its
dependence upon the idea of the recapitulation of Christ. Secondly it
will explore the Eve-Mary typology, and its parallel Adam-Christ
typology, as reflective of the historical and cultural challenges of
the Church of the second and third centuries. Lastly, this paper shall
explore the insights of Irenaeus of Lyons regarding Mary still
relevant today; specifically the recapitulation in Christ, and the
typologies Adam-Christ and Eve-Mary, and their significance in
constructing the role of Mary in salvation history: her active role
for the advocacy of the human race and contemporary gender concerns in
soteriological discussions.
Wednesday 26 March, 3.00-4.00 (USMC, Faculty of Theology, Room 207)
Jeremy Siemens (MA student, University of St. Michael?s College)
To Shape an Empire: Religion, Philosophy and Philanthropy in St.
Gregory of Nazianzus and Emperor Julian ?the Apostate?
Points of connection between Emperor Julian and Gregory of Nazianzus
are manifold. Both Julian and Gregory were raised as Christians, both
considered themselves philosophers, both studied literature and
rhetoric in Athens together and they both eventually found themselves
in prime positions of leadership: Julian as Emperor, and Gregory as
bishop of Constantinople. They were both prolific writers trained in
the skills of rhetoric who issued stern calls for reform and action
based on their philosophies and theologies, which had become very
different especially due to Julian's conversion to paganism and
theurgy. As Emperor, Julian tried to stem the growing influence of
Christianity and pushed for the revival of pagan Hellenism, and
admonished his pagan priests to be of better character and more
philanthropic. Gregory, on the other hand, desired to shape Hellenism
in a more Christian direction, often criticized the state of the
episcopate, and was also intent on promoting philanthropy. This paper
will compare their approaches and discuss the extent to which they
embodied the virtues they preached.
Wednesday 27 February, 3.00-4.00 (USMC, Faculty of Theology, Room 207)
Marcos Ramos, O.P.
The New Eve: The Virgin Mary in Irenaeus of Lyons' Adversus haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons presents many important insights about the Christian
faith in his work Adversus haereses. This paper will examine the idea
of Mary as new Eve as presented in Adversus haereses and its
dependence upon the idea of the recapitulation of Christ. Secondly it
will explore the Eve-Mary typology, and its parallel Adam-Christ
typology, as reflective of the historical and cultural challenges of
the Church of the second and third centuries. Lastly, this paper shall
explore the insights of Irenaeus of Lyons regarding Mary still
relevant today; specifically the recapitulation in Christ, and the
typologies Adam-Christ and Eve-Mary, and their significance in
constructing the role of Mary in salvation history: her active role
for the advocacy of the human race and contemporary gender concerns in
soteriological discussions.
Wednesday 26 March, 3.00-4.00 (USMC, Faculty of Theology, Room 207)
Jeremy Siemens (MA student, University of St. Michael?s College)
To Shape an Empire: Religion, Philosophy and Philanthropy in St.
Gregory of Nazianzus and Emperor Julian ?the Apostate?
Points of connection between Emperor Julian and Gregory of Nazianzus
are manifold. Both Julian and Gregory were raised as Christians, both
considered themselves philosophers, both studied literature and
rhetoric in Athens together and they both eventually found themselves
in prime positions of leadership: Julian as Emperor, and Gregory as
bishop of Constantinople. They were both prolific writers trained in
the skills of rhetoric who issued stern calls for reform and action
based on their philosophies and theologies, which had become very
different especially due to Julian's conversion to paganism and
theurgy. As Emperor, Julian tried to stem the growing influence of
Christianity and pushed for the revival of pagan Hellenism, and
admonished his pagan priests to be of better character and more
philanthropic. Gregory, on the other hand, desired to shape Hellenism
in a more Christian direction, often criticized the state of the
episcopate, and was also intent on promoting philanthropy. This paper
will compare their approaches and discuss the extent to which they
embodied the virtues they preached.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
For Your Information!!!!
Dear Presidents/Chairs of TST College Student Councils,
I am writing to alert you to three upcoming opportunities this term that will be of special interest to students planning to pursue pastoral ministry in 21st century Canada. Please circulate this information with your peers via list serve/ announcements as appropriate. Thank you for your assistance.
12 noon, Fri Feb 29, Everything You Wanted to Know About Buddhism, But Were Afraid to Ask, Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave
Please join Ghan Chee and Barbara Hazelton to engage about the basics of Buddhism for an hour with a tasty treat from the tradition. Come and learn 5 things everyone should know about Buddhists! Part of a continuing series at U of T to learn about each other’s spiritual beliefs and practices.
12 noon, Thurs Mar 13, Everything You Wanted to Know About Paganism, But Were Afraid to Ask, 569 Spadina Ave
Please join Brian Walsh and Catharine Star of the U of T Pagan Society to engage about the basics of Paganism for an hour with a tasty treat from the tradition. Come learn 5 things everyone should know about Pagans and Wiccans. Part of a continuing service at U of T to learn about each other’s spiritual beliefs and practices.
Sat Mar 15 Tour of local temples and synagogues. Further details to follow.
Thanks for passing this information along and helping all of us understand the context of Christ’s mission in a multi-faith society.
Peace,
Richard Chambers, Th.M.
Director, Multifaith Centre for Spiritual Study and Practice, University of Toronto
569 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5S 2 J7
Tel 416-946-3119
E-mail richard.chambers@utoronto.ca
www.multifaith.utoronto.ca
I am writing to alert you to three upcoming opportunities this term that will be of special interest to students planning to pursue pastoral ministry in 21st century Canada. Please circulate this information with your peers via list serve/ announcements as appropriate. Thank you for your assistance.
12 noon, Fri Feb 29, Everything You Wanted to Know About Buddhism, But Were Afraid to Ask, Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave
Please join Ghan Chee and Barbara Hazelton to engage about the basics of Buddhism for an hour with a tasty treat from the tradition. Come and learn 5 things everyone should know about Buddhists! Part of a continuing series at U of T to learn about each other’s spiritual beliefs and practices.
12 noon, Thurs Mar 13, Everything You Wanted to Know About Paganism, But Were Afraid to Ask, 569 Spadina Ave
Please join Brian Walsh and Catharine Star of the U of T Pagan Society to engage about the basics of Paganism for an hour with a tasty treat from the tradition. Come learn 5 things everyone should know about Pagans and Wiccans. Part of a continuing service at U of T to learn about each other’s spiritual beliefs and practices.
Sat Mar 15 Tour of local temples and synagogues. Further details to follow.
Thanks for passing this information along and helping all of us understand the context of Christ’s mission in a multi-faith society.
Peace,
Richard Chambers, Th.M.
Director, Multifaith Centre for Spiritual Study and Practice, University of Toronto
569 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5S 2 J7
Tel 416-946-3119
E-mail richard.chambers@utoronto.ca
www.multifaith.utoronto.ca
Monday, February 11, 2008
NO FORUM THIS WEDNESDAY THE 13TH!
THE FORUM FOR THIS WEDNESDAY HAD TO BE CANCELLED AND WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER TIME. THERE WILL HOWEVER WITH EVERY WEDNESDAY BE COOKIES THAT'S RIGHT COOKIES AND JUICE, TEA AND COFFEE IN THE DCR AT 4PM. COME FOR GREAT SNACKS AND FELLOWSHIP BEFORE EVENSONG!!!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
EXTRA!!!! EXTRA!!!!! EXTRA!!!!!
For the Divinity class and Associates,
The Divinity Class has some exciting forums upcoming this month and next!
All forums will be in the Divinity Common Room, followed by Tea!
February 13th @ 3:00 PM - Roy McMurtry
We welcome Mr. McMurtry, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public
Life.
Former lawyer, MP, Attorney General of Ontario, High Commissioner to Great
Britain, and Chief Justice of Ontario when the Court ruled in Halpern v.
Canada (Attorney General) that provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms guaranteeing equality under the law require the Province of
Ontario to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
February 27th @ 3:30 PM - Amy Crawford
We welcome Amy Crawford, she will be telling a story and introducing Godly
Play.
The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the Art of using religious
language-parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action to help them
become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.
Asking the question "I wonderŠ"
March 5th @ 3:30 PM - George Vona
We welcome Mr. Vona as our forum speaker. He is a lawyer in Toronto who
will be sharing his time with us answering questions about practical things
like how to handle bequests, contract negotiations with 3rd parties wanting
to rent the facilities, and professional endorsements (eg: signing passport
applications), asylum in the church. And anything else that parishes might
run into!
March 12 @ 3:00 PM - Bill Graham
We welcome Mr. Graham, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public Life.
Former lawyer, professor, MP, Minister of National Defence, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Leader of the Opposition, and current Chancellor of Trinity
College.
March 19 @ 3:00 PM - Madame Adrienne Clarkson
We welcome Madame Clarkson, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public
Life.
Former journalist for the CBC, our 26th Governor General of Canada, founder
and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and creator of the
Clarkson Cup, a new trophy for women's hockey in Canada.
March 26 @ 3:00 PM - Bishop Colin Johnson
We welcome Bishop Johnson, who will be speaking to us about the Anglican
Church today.
11th Diocesan Bishop of Toronto and most likely to be your boss!
The Divinity Class has some exciting forums upcoming this month and next!
All forums will be in the Divinity Common Room, followed by Tea!
February 13th @ 3:00 PM - Roy McMurtry
We welcome Mr. McMurtry, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public
Life.
Former lawyer, MP, Attorney General of Ontario, High Commissioner to Great
Britain, and Chief Justice of Ontario when the Court ruled in Halpern v.
Canada (Attorney General) that provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms guaranteeing equality under the law require the Province of
Ontario to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
February 27th @ 3:30 PM - Amy Crawford
We welcome Amy Crawford, she will be telling a story and introducing Godly
Play.
The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the Art of using religious
language-parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action to help them
become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.
Asking the question "I wonderŠ"
March 5th @ 3:30 PM - George Vona
We welcome Mr. Vona as our forum speaker. He is a lawyer in Toronto who
will be sharing his time with us answering questions about practical things
like how to handle bequests, contract negotiations with 3rd parties wanting
to rent the facilities, and professional endorsements (eg: signing passport
applications), asylum in the church. And anything else that parishes might
run into!
March 12 @ 3:00 PM - Bill Graham
We welcome Mr. Graham, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public Life.
Former lawyer, professor, MP, Minister of National Defence, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Leader of the Opposition, and current Chancellor of Trinity
College.
March 19 @ 3:00 PM - Madame Adrienne Clarkson
We welcome Madame Clarkson, who will be speaking on Living Faith in Public
Life.
Former journalist for the CBC, our 26th Governor General of Canada, founder
and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and creator of the
Clarkson Cup, a new trophy for women's hockey in Canada.
March 26 @ 3:00 PM - Bishop Colin Johnson
We welcome Bishop Johnson, who will be speaking to us about the Anglican
Church today.
11th Diocesan Bishop of Toronto and most likely to be your boss!
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