The Second Vatican Council

CE006

Semester 2, 2025

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Wednesday Evenings from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Physical Class)

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Class Dates: Jul 16, 23, 30,  Aug 06, 13, 20, 27,  Sep 10, 17, 24,  Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29  Nov 05,  2025

Examination: No Final Exam

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An introduction to the Second Vatican Council as a historical event within the context of the conciliar tradition. Students will become acquainted with the events and personalities leading up to the council from its announcement in 1959 by Pope John XXIII to its closing by Pope Paul VI in 1965. This course will also present highlights of the sixteen documents promulgated by the council, with a detailed reading of selected texts and discussion of their interpretation for the life of the Church today.

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