THE 2210 Course Schedule - Fall 2024 - In Person (projected)
1 | Thu Sep 5 | Introduction and Overview
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2 | Mon Sep 9 | Studying the Church - Ecclesiology | Why the Church?
READ:
- Veli-Matti Karkkainen, Introduction to Ecclesiology, pgs. 7-14
- Luigi Guissani, Why the Church?, Chapter 1, pgs. 5-9
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UNIT 1: Biblical Ecclesiology
3 | Thu Sep 12 | Biblical Ecclesiology | Old Testament: The People of God - The People of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
READ:
- Genesis 1:1 – 4:16, 12:1–9, 15:1–21, 17:1–27, 22:1–19
- Lecture on Bible Notes 01
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4 | Mon Sep 16 | Biblical Ecclesiology | Old Testament: The People of the Torah, Temple, and Return
READ:
- Exodus 1:1 – 20:20
- Joshua 24:1-33
- 1 Samuel 8:1 - 10:27; 16:1-13
- 2 Samuel 7:1-29
- Nehemiah 7:73 - 9:38
- Malachi 3:1 - 4:6
- Lecture on the Bible Notes 02
WATCH:
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on Old Testament and the Covenant Relationship of God and Israel - Part 1 optional
- Dr. Sutton Lecture On Old Testament and the Covenant Relationship of God and Israel - Part 2 optional
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5 | Thu Sep 19 | Biblical Ecclesiology | New Testament: Jesus, Kingdom of God, and the Passion
READ:
- Luke 1:1 - 24:53
- Lecture on the Bible Notes 03
WATCH:
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on the New Testament and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke - Part 1 optional
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on the New Testament and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke - Part 2 optional
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6 | Mon Sep 23 | Biblical Ecclesiology | New Testament: Birth of the Church - Gospel, Pentecost, and Apostolic Mission
READ:
- Acts 1:1 - 2:47, 9:1-22, 10:44-48, 15:1-35
- Philippians 2:1-11
- Romans 9:1 - 11:36
- 1 Corinthians 10:1 - 12:31
- Lecture on the Bible Notes 04
WATCH:
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on Acts of the Apostles and the Church of the New Testament - Part 1 optional
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on Acts of the Apostles and the Church of the New Testament - Part 2 optional
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7 | Thu Sep 26 | Biblical Ecclesiology - Church of the New Testament (continued) | Receive TAKE HOME EXAM
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UNIT 2: Second Vatican Council
8 | Mon Sep 30 | Growth of Christianity and Introduction to Second Vatican Council | Sacrosanctum Concilium | Liturgy
READ:
- Hahnenberg, Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II, “Introduction,” pgs. 1-7
- Hahnenberg, Concisce Guide to the Documents of Vatican II, “Liturgy,” pgs. 13-25 optional
- Catechism, “The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic,” para. 811-870 optional
- Benedict XIV, Introduction to Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 3-13
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Sacrosanctum Concilium” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 29-33
- Constitution on Sacred Liturgy: Sacrosanctum Concilium in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-57, 122-130
- Basic Mindmap of Second Vatican Council
- Advanced Mindmap of Second Vatican Council
WATCH:
- Dr. Sutton Lecture on Vatican II (16 min)
- NETTV: History and Genesis of Vatican II - Episode 1 (22 min)
- NETTV: Opening of Vatican II & Sacrosanctum Concilium (26 min)
ADVANCED READING:
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 6
- TAKE HOME EXAM 1 on Biblical Ecclesiology
- Advanced Assignment 1
9 | Thu Oct 3 | Second Vatican Council - Dei Verbum | Revelation
READ:
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Dei Verbum” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 79-83
- Constitution on Divine Revelation: Dei Verbum in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-26
WATCH:
- NETTV: Introduction to Dei Verbum (21 min)
COMPLETE:
10 | Mon Oct 7 | Second Vatican Council - Lumen Gentium | Church
READ:
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Lumen Gentium” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 100-105
- Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-23, 30-34, 39-42, 48-51
WATCH:
- NETTV: Introduction to Lumen Gentium (21 min)
- Bishop Barron, “Catholicism”, Episode 7: Eucharist (48 min) optional
COMPLETE:
11 | Thu Oct 10 | Second Vatican Council - Lumen Gentium | Mary
READ:
- Hahnenberg, Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II, “Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,” pgs. 37-55
- Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 52-69
- Catechism, “Mary - Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church,” paragraphs 963-975 optional
- Thomas Thompson, “Virgin Mary and Vatican Council II,” Selection optional
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12 | WED Oct 16 | Second Vatican Council - Gaudium et Spes Part 1 | Modern World
READ:
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Gaudium et Spes in Vatican II: The Essential Texts,” pgs. 189-193
- Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et Spes in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-45
- Lectures Notes on Church Economy and Politics
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13 | Thu Oct 17 | Second Vatican Council - Gaudium et Spes Part 2 | Holiness Today
READ:
- Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et Spes in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 46-62, 73, 76, 77-78, 91-93
WATCH:
- NETTV: Universal Call to Holiness and Gaudium et Spes (25 min)
- Bishop Barron Speech at National Eucharistic Congress (30 min)
COMPLETE:
14 | Mon Oct 21 | Second Vatican Council - Dignitatis Humanae | Mission
READ:
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Dignitatis Humanae” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 299-303
- Declaration on Religious Freedom Dignitatis Humanae in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-15
WATCH:
- NETTV: Missionary Activity and Vatican II (29 min)
- NETTV: Media and Vatican II (29 min)
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15 | Thu Oct 24 | Second Vatican Council - Nostra Aetate | Interfaith Dialogue
READ:
- Hahnenberg, “Introduction to Nostra Aetate” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, pgs. 319-322
- Declaration on the Church’s Relation to Non-Christian Religions: Nostra Aetate” in Vatican II: The Essential Texts, paragraphs 1-5
- Lecture Notes on Islam
- Lectures Notes on Islam and Catholicism
WATCH:
- R&E: Nostra Aetate 50th Anniversary (7:31 min)
ADVANCED READING:
COMPLETE:
16 | Mon Oct 28 | Second Vatican Council | Eastern Orthodox Churches | Ecumenism Part 1
READ:
- Veli-Matti Karkkainen, Introduction to Ecclesiology, “Eastern Orthodox Ecclesiology,” pgs. 17-25
- Pillar: Interview with Patriarch Bartholomew of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
- Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, online
WATCH:
- NETTV: Ecumenism and Vatican II (31 min)
- CNS: Pope Francis and the Orthodox (3 min)
- PBS: Pope Francis and Bishop Kirill in Cuba (8 min)
- Khan Academy - Great Schism 1 (8 min) optional
- Khan Academy - Great Schism 2 (7 min) optional
COMPLETE:
17 | Thu Oct 31 | Second Vatican Council | Protestant Churches | Ecumenism Part 2 | Receive TAKE HOME EXAM 2
READ:
- Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, paragraphs 1-7, 13, 14-18, online
WATCH:
- NETTV: Final Session and Vatican II (30 min)
- Khan Academy: Introduction to the Protestant Reformation - Martin Luther (11:14) optional
ADVANCED READING:
COMPLETE:
UNIT 3: Christianity Today
18 | Mon Nov 4 | Introduction to Christianity Today | Disciples of All Nations - Preface and Chapters 1 - 2
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Preface and Chapters 1-2, pgs. xi-50
- Lecture Notes on Growth of Christianity
WATCH:
- Philip Jenkins - Lecture on The Next Christendom (90 min) optional
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 16
- TAKE HOME Exam 2 DUE
19 | Thu Nov 7 | Christianity Today | Churches of Africa and Asia - Chapters 3 - 4 | Receive CHURCH MEETING PAPER
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Chapters 3 - 4, pgs. 51-100
ADVANCED READING:
- Benedict XVI, What is Christianity, “Love at the Origin of Missionary Work”
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COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 17
- Advanced Assignment 4
20 | Thu Nov 14 | Christianity Today | New Christianity and New Terms - Chapters 5 - 6
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Chapters 5-6, pgs. 101-170
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 18
21 | Mon Nov 18 | Christianity Today | God and the World - Chapters 7 - 8
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Chapters 7-8, pgs. 171-236
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 19
22 | Thu Nov 21 | Christianity Today | Coming Home - Chapter 9
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Chapter 9, pgs. 237-265
- Benedict XVI, What is Christianity? “The Church and the Scandal of Sexual Abuse” optional
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 20
23 | Mon Nov 25 | Christianity Today | Christianity in the Third Millennium - Chapter 10
READ:
- Jenkins, The Next Christendom, Chapter 10, pgs. 266-276
ADVANCED WATCH:
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 21
- Advanced Assignment 5
24 | Mon Dec 2 | Christianity Today | Persecution of Christians
READ:
- John Allen, Global War on Christians, Introduction - Chapter 1, pgs. 1-46
- Open Doors, World Watch List 2024, online
- Pew Research Center, Global Restrictions on Religion Report
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Global Catholicism Assignment Sheet 22
- Church Meeting Paper DUE
25 | Thu Dec 5 | Christianity Today | Consequences and Responses about the Persecution of Christian
READ:
- John Allen, Global War on Christians, Chapters 7-9, 13-14
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Global Catholicism Assignment Sheet 23
26 | Mon Dec 9 | Future of Christianity and the Joy of the Gospel
READ:
- Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium, online
COMPLETE:
- Encountering the Church Assignment Sheet 24
- Pope Francis in the United States extra credit
27 | Final Exam Week - Dec 13 - 19 | Final Paper Assessment
COMPLETE:
- Final Research Paper