PPT-The Seven Ecumenical Councils

Lesson 7 The First Council of Ephesus Background to the Council Nestorius vs Cyril over Christology Background to the Council Theotokos Title for the Blessed Virgin Mary Means GodBearer or Mother of God. . greek. orthodox theological college. Adult faith open learning, . april. 6, . melbourne. “Introducing the creed”. The Historical Context of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. Mario Baghos. th. Century. St. Athanasius the Apostolic-20. th. Pope,St. John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople,. The Council of Nicea. St. Athanasius the Apostolic-20. th. Pope of Alexandria. Short Biography:. Year 12 . SOR. What is Ecumenism?. Fostering . unity. amongst all . Christian. denominations. Goals – peace, social justice, harmony and tolerance amongst individuals.. Opposite of sectarianism . 325 to 787 A. D. IT REPRESENTED 7 MAJOR CHURCH COUNCILS THAT FORMULATED DOCTRINE.. 1. . Theology. . Important controversies raged over . the doctrines . of God, Christ, human nature, and salvation. , resulting . Assembly message:. “We . intend to move together. Challenged by our experiences in . Busan. , we challenge all people of good will to engage their God-given gifts in transforming actions. . This . assembly calls . Ecumenism 101. Rev. Dai Morgan. Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. United Methodism and Ecumenism. Getting . to know . the opposite sects. OUTLINE: . UM Ecumenism 101. Definition. Mandate. Basic Principles. . of Elders in the URC. Aim of the Elder’s Meeting. “......... shall exercise oversight of the spiritual life of the church. .”. The Role of the Elders Meeting in the URC. Foster concern in the congregation for witness, service, evangelism, education, ecumenical action. Jesus . Christ . Course. Document #: TX001188. General Overview of Trinitarian Theology. Trinitarian theology developed over time through God’s Revelation and guidance.. The Church clarified the truth of the doctrine through ecumenical councils.. Jonathan Owen, chief executive, NALC. Cambridgeshire. Local Council Conference . 2017 - Moving . Forward Together. November . 2017. 70 . YEARS STRONG!. 123 years since the birth of parish councils – constantly evolving. Roman Holiday,. Or,. How . We . Stopped Worrying about Being Jewish . & . Learned to . Love . the Pagans”. The Ecumenical Councils. Nicaea (325) to Chalcedon. (451)‏. A “Council” is a gathering of . “God of life, lead us to justice and peace – The Future of Ecumenism and the Transformation of World Christianity in the 21 st Century” Seoul and Busan/ - Korea, 25 October – 9 November 2 150 route de Ferney, PO Box 2100 CH - 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland Phone: +41 22 791 6381 Fax: + 41 - 22 - 7916201 Emai l: dietrich.werner@wcc - coe.org melisande.lorke@wcc - coe.org www.globethics.ne iiThis document is in the public domain and may be freely copied or reprintedDisclaimerThis is a product of the National Occupational Research Agenda NORA It does not necessarily represent the officia Rev. Dai Morgan. Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. United Methodism and Ecumenism. Getting . to know . the opposite sects. OUTLINE: . UM Ecumenism 101. Definition. Mandate. Basic Principles. History.