TRS 272 The Mystery of the Church

This course will explore ecclesiology, the theological study of the Christian church. Questions to be addressed include the importance and limits of ecclesial diversity, the inculturation of the church in different cultures and contexts, the role of women in the Christian church, theories of authority and church office, the relation between the Christian church and Judaism, ecumenism, and the church and salvation in a multi-religious world. Prerequisite: TRS 100. Liberal Arts Core Designation: Depth in Faith and Reason (DF&R). (3)