LC01　A Theology of Church Magisterium (2 credits)

Lecturer: Peter CHOY

Description:

In the light of the ecclesiological insights and principles emerged out of Vatican II, this course reconsiders the nature and exercise of doctrinal teaching authority in the Roman Catholic Church.  While it is the responsibility of every baptized believer to pass on the faith, attention will be given to the special responsibility of the Church’s bishops under the headship of the Bishop of Rome.  The goal is to provide the foundation for a theology of teaching authority that is both faithful to our tradition and responsive to the unique situation of the Roman Catholic Church.

Reference:

1. Congregatio pro Doctirna Fidei, Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian (Vatican City - Washington, D. C.: United States Catholic Conference, Office for Publishing and Promotion Services, 1990)

2. GAILLARDETZ R. R., Teaching with Authority: a theology of the magisterium in the church (Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1997)

3. MULLIGAN J. J., Theologians and authority within the Living Church (Massachussetts: Pope John Centre, 1986)

4. ORSY L. M., The Church: Learning and Teaching: magisterium, assent, dissent, academic freedom (Delaware: M. Glazier, 1987)

5. SULLIVAN F. A., Magisterium: teaching authority in the Catholic Church (New York: Paulist Press, 1983)

Note:

Not offered this year