History & Theology of European Reformations

This course undertakes an examination of several major themes of the Reformation(s) and Enlightenment eras, including theological contexts, political motivations, social realities, spiritualities, and competing soteriologies and ecclesiologies.

About the Instructor: Dr. Fennell earned a BA (Winnipeg); an MDiv (Emmanuel College, Toronto); an MLitt (University of St. Andrews); and a ThD (University of Toronto/Victoria University). His research interests include pilgrimage, hermeneutics, the Holy Spirit, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, evangelism, congregational vitality, leadership, and The United Church of Canada. He is founding director of Camino Nova Scotia, AST’s social enterprise-based summer pilgrimage program. Prior to serving with AST, he served as a minister with local congregations of The United Church of Canada.

Dates: June 29-July 10, 2026

Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 9:15am-12:15pm

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase: Reading list will be provided by the professor. 

Fee: $275.00

Format: In-person only

Location: Classroom 3 (main level Chapel building)

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 7 days before a program commences. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Coordinator, at lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca

Or the instructor, the Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca