Canadian Christianity Since 1960

The course will test the thesis that despite signs of institutional decline, Canadian Christianity in recent decades has given evidence of a creative and dynamic reappropriation of faith and witness in a rapidly evolving cultural context. Rather than attempting a generalized survey of the period, we will consider ten significant movements. These will be: the Canadian reception of Vatican II; the Quiet Revolution in Quebec; the development of the Toronto School of Theology; the leadership of women; ecumenical redefinitions of mission; the expanding influence of indigenous peoples; charismatic, evangelical, and seeker movements; new spiritualities in art, architecture, literature, and music; multi-cultural Christianities; and multi-faith dialogue. Have some old wineskins been stretched beyond their capacity to accommodate the ferment of new wine?