20111 RGT 3551/6551 HS A close textual reading of the Summa contra Gentiles, Book IV, where Aquinas explores the core doc- trines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Sacraments and the Last Things. This course will interest students seeking an accessible introduction to Aquinas, those seeking an overall view of his method- ology, and those preparing comprehensive exams. Gilles Mongeau, S.J. Regis College 100 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON 416-922-5474, ext. 257 [email protected]Outcomes Students successfully completing this course at the 3000-level will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes: 1. General Academic Skills a. demonstrate a basic grasp of the dialogue between a theological method and Christian doc- trines. b. demonstrate the basic skills required for reading and interpreting a religious and theological classic such as the Summa Contra Gentiles. c. in order to constructively answer most general questions about Aquinas encountered in pas- toral settings. 2. Understanding of the content of one or more theological disciplines a. discuss some of the systematic interrelation and the pastoral implications of the doctrines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Sacraments and the Last Things, in order to constructively an- swer most general theological questions encountered in pastoral settings.. 3. Personal and Spiritual Formation a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho- mas Aquinas. 4. Ministerial and Public Leadership a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho- mas Aquinas. Aquinas: the Summa Contra Gentiles Aquinas: the Summa Contra Gentiles 20111 1
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20111
RGT 3551/6551 HS
A close textual reading of the Summa contra Gentiles, Book IV, where Aquinas explores the core doc-trines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Sacraments and the Last Things. This course will interest students seeking an accessible introduction to Aquinas, those seeking an overall view of his method-ology, and those preparing comprehensive exams.
Gilles Mongeau, S.J.Regis College100 Wellesley Street WestToronto, ON416-922-5474, ext. 257
Students successfully completing this course at the 3000-level will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
1. General Academic Skills
a. demonstrate a basic grasp of the dialogue between a theological method and Christian doc-trines.
b. demonstrate the basic skills required for reading and interpreting a religious and theological classic such as the Summa Contra Gentiles.
c. in order to constructively answer most general questions about Aquinas encountered in pas-toral settings.
2. Understanding of the content of one or more theological disciplines
a. discuss some of the systematic interrelation and the pastoral implications of the doctrines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Sacraments and the Last Things, in order to constructively an-swer most general theological questions encountered in pastoral settings..
3. Personal and Spiritual Formation
a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho-mas Aquinas.
4. Ministerial and Public Leadership
a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho-mas Aquinas.
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Students successfully completing this course at the 6000-level will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
1. General Academic Skills
a. demonstrate a grasp of the dialogue between a theological method and Christian doctrines, in order to deliver a lecture at the introductory level.
b. demonstrate the skills required for reading and interpreting a religious and theological classic such as the Summa Contra Gentiles, in order to interpret texts on their own scholarly authority.
2. Understanding of the content of one or more theological disciplines
a. discuss some of the systematic interrelation and the pastoral implications of the doctrines of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Sacraments and the Last Things, in order to deliver a lecture at the introductory level.
3. Personal and Spiritual Formation
a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho-mas Aquinas.
4. Ministerial and Public Leadership
a. participate actively in the transformative dynamic of sacra doctrina as it is understood by Tho-mas Aquinas.
Schedule of Readings
Week 1: Aquinas and the SCG in Context
Week 2: Summa Contra Gentiles, Book 1, chapters 1-9 (online)
Week 3: SCG, Book IV, chapters 1-14
Week 4: SCGIV, 15-26
Week 5: SCGIV, 27-38
Week 6: SCGIV, 39-49
Week 7: SCGIV, 50-55
Week 8: SCGIV, 56-60
Week 9: SCGIV, 61-69
Week 10: SCGIV, 70-78
Week 11: SCGIV, 79-85
Week 12: SCGIV, 86-97
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Assignments and Grading
Common Assignments
1. Exposition of the ductus and skopos of Book IV of the Summa Contra Gentiles. Specific Instructions for BD and AD students are found in the assignments section of the course website. Due Week 3.
2. Text Study. Specific Instructions are on the course website. Due Week 8.
3. Final Theological Précis (take home). Specific Instructions on course website. Due Exam Week.
Additional assignments for BD students
1. Two learning reports, one at mid term and one at the end of term. Instructions on the website. Due Weeks 6 and 12.
Additional assignments for AD students
1. Lesson Plan and Lecture. AD students will prepare and deliver a one hour lecture in class, accord-ing to the lesson plan provided on the course website. Due on the day of your lecture.
2. End of term learning report. Due Week 12.
ALL papers are due at the beginning of class on the due date, and no later than 4:30 p.m. the next day, in my mailbox at 15 Saint Mary Street. NO late papers will be accepted, except for documented medi-cal (or other emergency) reasons. PLAN AHEAD!
Summary of Course Evaluation (basic degree):Ductus and Skopos 20%Text Study 20%2 Learning Reports @ 15% each 30%Précis 30%
Summary of Course Evaluation (advanced degree):Ductus and Skopos 15%Text Study 15%Lesson Plan and Lecture 25%Learning Report 15%Précis 30%
Other Information
The course website includes general guidelines for all assignments and a statement of classroom eti-quette. I expect you to read and apply these documents. You will also find a general bibliography for the course.
Class Textbook
Summa Contra Gentiles, Book IV, by Thomas Aquinas. [On sale at Crux Books]
