Pneumatology

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Taught by JST. The purpose of this survey course is to provide an overview of the development of the theology of the Holy Spirit from its scriptural foundations, its early patristic development focusing mostly on Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa as examplars of Western and Eastern approaches, key developments in East and West after the medieval schism, and some modern pneumatological developments in the work of Sarah Coakley, Robert Doran, Hans Urs von Balthasar, John Zizioulas, and others. Sacramental, ascetic, pastoral, and ecclesiological issues will be considered throughout the course. The format of the course is lecture and discussion, with assessment conducted via short papers and a final examination. The course is designed for all MDiv, MTS, and MA students. [30 max enrollment]