Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of the course familiarization with the ecclesiastical literature is accomplished. Students acquire knowledge of the issues emerging in the literature of the period and the contribution of the ecclesiastical authors and Fathers of the Church in dealing with the major theological issues of the time. The use of the related bibliography is included in the scope of the course, as well
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course follows the development of theological orientation through the Reformation and anti-reformation , the pietism, the Enlightenment and the confessions of Faith. It also examines the apologetic Theology of the post-Byzantine era. The course presents the Theological ferment during the Ottoman period.
1. The structure of scientific research
2. The course framework. Current research developments.
3. The course framework. Current research developments.
4. a)Presentation of representative books and studies. b)Attendance of the scientific colloquium of the P.P.S. of the School, the “Exegeticum-Seminar of Orthodox Hermeneutical Theology”.
5. Orthodoxy in the conflict between Western denominations. The impact of catholic scholasticism.
6. Religious humanitarianism. Attempts of reconciliation between the East and the West.
7. Religious humanitarianism. Attempts of reconciliation between the East and the West.
8. a)Presentation of representative books and studies. b)Attendance of the scientific colloquium of the P.P.S. of the School, the “Exegeticum-Seminar of Orthodox Hermeneutical Theology”.
9. The conflict with the Enlightenment.
10. Presentation of projects. Discussion.
11. Presentation of projects. Discussion.
12. a)Presentation of representative books and studies. b)Attendance of the scientific colloquium of the P.P.S. of the School, the “Exegeticum-Seminar of Orthodox Hermeneutical Theology”.
13. Presentation of projects. Discussion
Keywords
East, West, conflict, Orthodoxy, western doctrines, Latin scholasticism, religious humanitarianism, Enlightenment, Faith Confessions, apologetic Theology.