Within the Orthodox world, the ‘split’ between ‘Chalcedonian’ (Orthodox)
and ‘Non-Chaceldonian’ (Oriental Orthodox) churches (as referring to
those who either accepted (Chalcedonian) or rejected (non-Chaceldonian)
the terms of the council of Chaceldon in 451) has long been a point of
contention and division. It has only been up to the very recent past in
which there has been progress and steps toward reconciliation between
these respective churches. Father Ken Yossa, a priest of the Romanian
Greek Catholic Church in the United States and Doctor of Theology
invites students to study this unique history of division, theological
development, and progress toward reconciliation and unity.
In this course, students will study, in detail, significant and ongoing
ecumenical dialogues and agreements on both the bi-lateral (dialogue
among two respective traditions) and multi-lateral (discussion and
agreement among three or more respective traditions) levels. Throughout
the course, students will study the most significant dialogues and
agreements among Christian traditions within the contemporary Ecumenical
movement. Special attention will be given to ongoing dialogues within
the past thirty years.
For many Christians, the 20th century has often been referred to as the ‘century of Ecumenism’ as well as the ‘century of Martyrs’. Taking these two descriptions into consideration, Deacon Didier Rance proposes the ‘ecumenical’ role of martyrdom and most importantly, the witness of Christian holiness as found among ‘saints’ from across Christian traditions. Taking much inspiration from the seminal thought of Pope John Paul II on this matter, Deacon Rance invites students to a detailed study of martyrologies and accounts of personal sanctity from across Christian traditions, with special emphasis given to 20th century accounts. Participants within this course will consider the ‘ecumenical potential’ of this very new and promising field of ecumenical research.
For Christians of Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and many Protestant traditions, liturgy and sacramental understanding are at the very heart of Christian belief, commitment, and faith experience. In this course, taught by Rev. Dr. Yurii Mysiv, a Secretary of the Patriarchal Liturgical Commission of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and a Coordinator of the licentiate and doctoral programs in Theology, Ukrainian Catholic University. Students will study the role of Liturgical theology within Ecumenical dialogue. This course will specifically focus on the monumental 1982 document, “Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry” (BEM) released by the World Council of Churches as well as the responses from the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions concerning this document.
Study the history, development, and variations within the Protestant
tradition under Dr. Ted Campbell, professor of Theology at the Perkin’s
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas
(USA). This course follows a ‘historical’ progression whereby the course
begins with coverage of the origins of the Reformation as well as the
variants that followed the Reformation (the Lutheran, Reformed,
Anglican, and Pietist traditions). This course will also emphasize the
role of European Protestantism and its relationship to early stages of
modernity and enlightenment as well as the continued development and
variation of Protestantism within America and the broader, contemporary
world.
This Fall Semester we are launching a certificate course "Christian Social Teaching: West and East", prepared and taught by Rev. Dr. Oleh Kindii.
The course will be available in 2 formats - a short one with 1 credit ECTS and a full course granting 5 credits ECTS.
For further information, please follow our web-site: Certificate Course “Christian Social Teaching: West and East” – Institute of Ecumenical Studies
The twentieth century has been often been described as the ‘century of ecumenism.’ Within this course, students will study the forerunners and origins of the Ecumenical movement as well as the progression of this movement up to the present day. Students will consider the various aspects and ecumenical perspectives that each of the major traditions have contributed to the formation of contemporary Ecumenism. Moreover, this course will cover key movements within the history of ecumenical development such as the establishment of the World Council of Churches, theratification of significant ecclesial communions and agreements, the convening of the Second Vatican Council, and others.
Study the foundations of Catholic theology, culture, and history under Rev. Dr. Roman Fihas, a director of the Institute of Ecumenical Studies, a professor at Theology Department of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Dr. Fihas’s thematic approach to the great breadth of the Catholic tradition leads his students to cover key aspects such as Scriptural Tradition, Eschatology, Ecumenism, Ecclesiology, and the relationship of the Latin and Eastern (Catholic) Churches.
PhD in Theology (STD in the Eastern Churches Studies)
Priest of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church
Academic interests: Ecclesiology, Ecumenism, Dogmatic Theology.