Francois Beyrouti successfully defended his PhD thesis, "The role of a 'Rhetorics of Catechesis' in the transformation from interpretation to glory in Origen's Commentary on the Gospel of John", on April 26, 2013. The examiners noted the eloquent and confident presentation of the material by Fr. Francois during his defence.
UPCOMING PhD DEFENCE
Peter Robinson will defend his PhD thesis, "A sociorhetorical analysis of Clark H. Pinnock's Hermeneutical Approach to Biblical Materials, with Particular Attention to the Role of Religious Experience" on August 26, 2013.
- Director: Prof. L. G. Bloomquist
- Internal Examiners: Profs. Normand Bonneau, John Jillions, James Pambrun (Faculty of Theology)
- External Examiner: Prof. Barry L. Callen (Professor emeritus, Anderson University, Anderson, IN)
See EVENTS CALENDAR
CONGRATULATIONS!
Alexandra Gruca-Macaulay's PhD thesis, The Role and Function of Lydia as A Rhetorical Construct in Acts: A Sociorhetorical and Theological Interpretation, was successfully defended on January 25, 2013, and commended for its "outstanding quality".
THO 3161 Gospel Interpretation Mark (FALL 2013)
THO 4102 Pauline Literature (WINTER 2014)
THO 6317 Formation of the Biblical Text (WINTER 2014)
L. G. Bloomquist, "The role of argumentation in the miracle stories of Luke-Acts: Toward a fuller identification of miracle discourse for use in sociorhetorical interpretation," pages 85-124
Response by Wendy Cotter, "Miracle discourse in the New Testament: A response," pages 211-223.
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Celebrating 25 years as a member of the Holy Order of Priests
(Palm Sunday, 1988 - Palm Sunday, 2013)
UPCOMING SERMONS
For all upcoming sermons, see EVENTS CALENDAR
- June 2, 2013:"The Gospel of Christ," (Galatians 1:1-12)
- June 9, 2013: "The Gospel of Man," (Galatians 1:11-24)
- August 18, 2013: "Faith of our fathers" (Hebrews 11:29 - 12:2)
- August 25, 2013: "Hope of our fathers" (Hebrews 12:18-29)
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RECENT SERMONS
Pentecost
- PENTECOST SUNDAY: "Out of control in the Spirit" St Peter and Paul's Anglican Church Ottawa (May 19, 2013) - audio version
Holy Week
Lent
- "Shaking the foundations," (2001) Year C, Ash Wednesday
- "My name forever" (Exod 3:1-15), Lent 3 (March 2, 2013), Calvin Christian Reformed Church (Ottawa, ON)
- "Suffering and the Cross of Christ" (Clergy Conference Presentations,
Diocese of Albany, March 1-3, 2000)
Epiphany
- "My son, my son!" The Baptism of the Lord (St. Peter and Paul's Anglican Church Ottawa, January 13, 2013) - Audio version
Advent
- "Rejoice! A new day's coming!", Third Sunday of Advent (St. Peter and Paul's Anglican Church Ottawa, December 16, 2012) - Audio version
- "A fortiori" (Isaiah 45:1-3), sermon for the ordination of Peter Robinson to the priesthood (held at St. George's Burlington, Ontario, December 2, 2012).
- "The end has come!" First Sunday of Advent (St. Peter by the Park, Hamilton, ON, December 2, 2012).
- "Looking forward" (Hebrews 11:17 - 12:2), Sunday last before Advent, Evensong (St. Peter and Paul's Anglican Church Ottawa / Church of the Messiah Ottawa, November 25, 2012).
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Arrow and Loon Reading Group selection for JUNE, 2013
by Alan Rock, president, University of Ottawa
"Let’s never forget that universities are important to society for
reasons that can’t be measured on a tax return: they are independent
sources of reflective thought. Their unique value to an open society is
that they offer safe places for free inquiry, encouraging challenges to
the status quo."
by George Sumner
"Almost half a century ago, the Episcopal Church Foundation’s Pusey Report
foretold, among other things, consolidation and radical change among
the denomination’s theological seminaries. Such change is finally upon
us. Several schools in the United States and in Canada have closed, a
number are alive in name only, and others in each country approach their
demise. ... The remedies sometimes float about as well-meaning generalizations:
diversity, lay empowerment, the missional. True enough, but such themes
do not get to the heart of the matter.
I offer something more modest..."
For other reading suggestions, click HERE.
St. Timothy's Classical Academy
St. Timothy's Classical Academy equips the
children of faithful Christian families with the classical tools of
learning through an exceptional education rooted in the deep cultural
and spiritual heritage of Western civilization, enabling them to
- understand the past,
- engage the present and
- form the future to serve God and neighbour to the best of their abilities.
For more information on St. Timothy's, call 613-794-1750 or click here.
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"Why would I want my son or daughter to have a classical education?"
It is unreasonable to expect
high standards and educational idealism to thrive on a shaky and
crumbling foundation of elementary and secondary schooling. Yet it is
wrong just to blame students and high schools. Higher education must set
the standards for schooling below college…just giving out diplomas, the
way the Wizard of Oz did to the Scarecrow, is not good enough.
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