2025 Dionysius the Areopagite: The Corpus and Its Legacy
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Dionysius the Areopagite: The Corpus and Its Legacy
June 22-27, 2025
Lewis Ayres, Angelicum University/Durham University
Paul Blowers, Milligan University
Fr. Andrew Summerson, Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies
Co-presented with the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at the University of St. Michael’s College
Dionysius the Areopagite is a figure who is as elusive as his prose is powerful. The course will involve a close reading of his entire corpus and situating his writings in the intellectual and historical context of the first millennium. We will further outline the indelible marks he leaves on subsequent Christian theology, liturgy, and the broader philosophical tradition.
LOCATION AND FORMAT
The seminar will be held at Sheptytsky House at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto.
Most Meals (some on their own) and lodging will be provided to participants.
· Participants will receive a stipend of up to $350 to offset travel expenses.
· Participants will arrive on Sunday, June 22 and depart on Friday, June 27.
· Participants will be provided with the relevant books.
· Fifteen applicants will be admitted to the seminar.
Working knowledge of relevant ancient languages will be helpful, but not essential. Preference will be given to Ph.D. students in theology, philosophy, classics, and other relevant fields of study, though advanced M.A. students will be considered.
There will be two sessions each day in the morning and in the afternoon. Each session will include lectures and seminar-style discussions. Students will be expected to prepare the readings carefully and participate in the discussions of the material.
The application deadline is February 2, 2025.
Contact us with any questions at seminars@lumenchristi.org.