Sheptytsky Institute
SMJ1610H: General Introduction to the Eastern Churches
Sheptytsky InstituteThe course aims at a general introduction to the four families of Eastern Churches: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and the Assyrian Church of the East. After reviewing the history of the Eastern Churches and the critical moments that shaped their development (including schisms, attempts at re-union and the impact of Islam), the […]
SMJ1610H: General Introduction to the Eastern Churches
Sheptytsky InstituteThe course aims at a general introduction to the four families of Eastern Churches: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and the Assyrian Church of the East. After reviewing the history of the Eastern Churches and the critical moments that shaped their development (including schisms, attempts at re-union and the impact of Islam), the […]
SMJ1610H: General Introduction to the Eastern Churches
Sheptytsky InstituteThe course aims at a general introduction to the four families of Eastern Churches: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and the Assyrian Church of the East. After reviewing the history of the Eastern Churches and the critical moments that shaped their development (including schisms, attempts at re-union and the impact of Islam), the […]
Non-Resident Ukrainian Fellows Presentations
Sheptytsky InstituteTo register for the event click here. The Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Non-Resident Ukrainian Fellows. The Fellowship is open to Ukrainian faculty or Ukrainian advanced PhD students working on research topics in Eastern Christian history, liturgy, spirituality or theology who have been affected by […]
Clergy Continuing Education: Kerygmatic Preaching with Fr. Jack Custer – CANCELLED
Sheptytsky InstituteThis event has been cancelled at this time but will be reconsidered for a future date.
Salvation in Metropolitan Ilarion’s Sermon on Law and Grace
Sheptytsky InstituteThe Sermon on Law and Grace is the first dated work of Ukrainian literature, written in the early 11th century. It is attributed to Metropolitan Ilarion of Kyiv, the first bishop elected to the role without the approval of the Patriarch of Constantinople. This lecture investigates how Metropolitan Ilarion weaves together the themes for Christ’s […]
Sheptytsky Conference
Sheptytsky InstituteInternational Conference Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Organized by the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies October 31 and November 1, 2024 Location: Muzzo Family Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto Click to download the PDF Program THURSDAY, […]
Study Days 2024
Sheptytsky InstituteDates: June 7-9, 2024 Theme: The Evangelical Witness of the Eastern Churches Speakers: Bishop Francois Beyrouti (MASI alumnus and Bishop of Melkite Eparchy of Newton) Fr. Thomas Loya (Pastor, Iconographer, and host of EWTN Radio program “Light of the East”) Kyle Washut (Ukrainian Catholic, President of Wyoming Catholic College) To register, please follow this link […]
Inverted Monophysitism: Discerning Trends in Contemporary Trinitarian Theology with the Premoderns
Sheptytsky Institute9 a.m. -11 a.m. A Master Class for Students and Faculty: Inverted Monophysitism: Discerning Trends in Contemporary Trinitarian Theology with the Premoderns Readings will be distributed beforehand via email Copies of The Trinity by White are available for pickup in preparation for Master Class at Windle House. Breakfast provided at 8:30. Event is Free, but registration required. […]
Lunch at Sheptytsky – The Cult of the Dead
Sheptytsky InstituteLunch at Sheptytsky | The Cult of the Dead | Tuesday November 14, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Windle House, 5 Elmsley Place, University of St Michael’s College. Join us, Tuesday, November 14, for our latest installment of our Lunch at Sheptytsky series, where we speak with U of T professor Kyle Smith about his […]
Study Days 2023 – The Art(s) of Prayer
Sheptytsky InstituteStudy Days 2023 June 23-25, 2023 The Art(s) of Prayer This summer’s study days brings together how Eastern Christians hold that saving beauty of the Word made Flesh before their eyes, hearts, ears, and minds through prayer. Come hear the best speakers—both experts and experienced practitioners on the subject—to lead you through all the ways […]
Engaging Vladimir Lossky’s The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church
Sheptytsky InstituteLossky’s Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church in its French original and English translation offered the west a synthetic narrative about the Byzantine Christian theological tradition. This group of scholars will enter critical dialogue with the work to examine its insights, legacy, and value for contemporary theology. Lossky Looks West: His Views on Meister Eckhart Bernard […]