Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series

For more information about the Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series, please contact inquiries@RegisCollege.ca or call 416-922-5474 x221.

July 2013

In the Steps of Jesus, In Israel, presented by Patricia O'Reilly and Scott Lewis, SJ

Spend 2 weeks this summer encountering historical sites from Scripture in Israel with Patricia O'Reilly and Scott Lewis, SJ.

Israel the cradle of civilization is the birthplace of three of the world's major religions - It is where Joshua brought down Jericho's walls, it is where King Solomon built the First Temple, and it is where Jesus walked on water, cured the sick, was crucified and resurrected. It is where the prophet Mohammad ascended to heaven. This course examines the story of the Christian faith in the place where it all began. Many scholars consider the land of Israel the fifth Gospel. Immersing yourself in this land will bring you closer to the history, archeology, anthropology, culture, people and modern politics that spans over thousands of years. Israel is the Holy Land; a country where you will see the Bible come to life as you take a tour through the Scriptures." You’ll never be the same. Expect a Blessing! "Whoever has not seen Jerusalem in its splendor has never seen a fine city." -Babylonian Talmud (Succah, 51b).

Eleven program days, plus travel days, opportunity to participate in pre-travel sessions at Regis College, $250 plus travel, accommodation, insurance, food and incidental expenses. Registrants are required to complete additional liability release and information forms. For more information, contact patricia.oreilly@utoronto.ca.

About Patricia O'Reilly:
Patricia O’Reilly M.R.E., O.C.T. is an instructor in the Regis College Teacher Formation program. For five years she coordinated the Social Justice in Catholic Education Cohort at the Ontario Institute For Studies in Education. She has had a long career, as a teacher, Chaplain, Religious Studies Department Head, Catholic Secondary School Principal and Education Officer with the Ministry of Education.  She has taught Religious Education Additional Qualification courses and Religion Pre-Service courses for teachers at U of T, OISE, Tyndale University and OECTA. She is past chair of the Holocaust Education Committee of Toronto for The League of Human Rights of B’Nai Brith Canada and sits on the Boards of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and the Association For Learning and Preserving the History of World War ll in Asia (ALPHA). She has been teaching overseas and leading Study Tours for over twenty years.

About Scott Lewis, SJ:

Scott Lewis, SJ, M.A, M.Div., S.S.L., S.T.L., S.T.D. is the Director of the Master of Theological Studies and a professor at Regis College. His area of specialty extends to many areas within the New Testament expecially around apocalyptic literature and theology, death and afterlife in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, the Gospel of John, letters of St. Paul and the various Pauline communities, spirituality and religious experience in the New Testament, Roman imperial cult and Greco-Roman religions, the Bible and violence, among others.

Registration

Register online by clicking here.  A credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is required. Payment will be processed upon confirmation of space.

Register by mail by downloading registration form and completing by hand. Enclose cheque payable to "Regis College" and mail to Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2Z5.

Regis College is the Jesuit School of Theology at the University of Toronto and a Founding Member of the Toronto School of Theology. Members of the public interested in theological education are invited to attend an open house in October and March each year.

May to June 2013

Vatican II: Fifty Years of Evolution and Revolution in the Catholic Church, presented by Dr. Meg Lavin

Vatican II forced Catholics to think differently about their church, themselves, and how they witness to their faith in the world.  What was Vatican II?  How did it affect church structure?  How did it change the lives of the faithful? 

This series will explore the history of Vatican II and how it has shaped church practice over the past fifty years.  It will focus on issues that continue to have an impact on church life and governance, including the inner structure of the church, the relationship of the church to the world, ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, the liturgical life of the church, the role of the laity, and the use of the Bible in the Catholic tradition.

Eight weeks starting Thursday May 2nd, 2013 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $175.00

Registration

Please read the conditions of registration below.

Register online by clicking here.  A credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is required.

Register by mail by downloading registration form and completing by hand. Enclose cheque payable to "Regis College" and mail to Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2Z5.

Seating is limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

September 2013

Spirited Conversation

More information to come.

Registration

Please read the conditions of registration below.

Register online by clicking here.  A credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is required. Payment will be processed upon confirmation of space.

Register by mail by downloading registration form and completing by hand. Enclose cheque payable to "Regis College" and mail to Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2Z5.

Space is limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Additional Information

Regis College is located at 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, near the corner of Queen's Park Crescent East. Regis College is on the 94 Wellesley TTC bus route and a short walk (south) from the Museum subway station. Public parking is available in the University of St. Michael's College parking lot on St. Joseph Street, one block north of Regis College. The venue is accessible.

Conditions of Enrolment

Before registering, please read the conditions of enrolment.

1. Windows on Theology courses are non-credit courses. No record of attendance or payment receipt will be issued.
2. Participation in each course is restricted to registrants only.
3. All onsite course participants will receive a temporary Regis College library card.
4. Cancellation must be requested in writing prior to the course. Only completed forms with full payment will be processed. Confirmation will be emailed to applicants.
5. Regis College reserves the right to cancel or change the course offered.

If you experience difficulty, please contact inquiries@RegisCollege.ca or call 416-922-5474 x221.

Regis College is the Jesuit School of Theology in the University of Toronto.