Mont Athos: Historical elements, organization of monastic life, holy monasteries, architecture, monumental painting and artifacts.

Course Information
TitleΆγιον Όρος: Ιστορικά στοιχεία, οργάνωση μοναχικού βίου, ιερές μονές, αρχιτεκτονική, μνημειακή ζωγραφική, ιερά κειμήλια. / Mont Athos: Historical elements, organization of monastic life, holy monasteries, architecture, monumental painting and artifacts.
Code2167
FacultyTheology
SchoolTheology
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorGlykeria Chatzouli
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID600012791

Programme of Study: Anamorfōméno PPS Tmīmatos THeologías (2023-2024)

Registered students: 2
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSElective CoursesWinter-3
Class Information
Academic Year2020 – 2021
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Class ID
600165365
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
  • French (Instruction, Examination)
  • Italian (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
tudents after the end of the lectures will be able to: a) record the history, art and contribution of the varied Athonite life from the 10th century b) evaluate the contribution of Mount Athos to the preservation of the Nation c) analyze the rich legacy of Byzantine art d) include icons, illustrated manuscripts, embroidery works, silversmithing utensils, etc. in the works of religious spirituality
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
The history, art and contribution of the varied Athonite life from the 10th century is examined when the main founder of coenobitic monasticism, Saint Athanasios, founded in 963 AD. the famous Lavra monastery until today. The importance of Mount Athos and its importance for the Nation and the Church are pointed out. The aim of the course is to analyze the rich legacy of Byzantine art, as expressed in Mount Athos architecture, painting and handicrafts. The three types mentioned above are represented by a number of works, which bear the stamp of the Byzantine style and indicate their high quality. Images, illustrated manuscripts, embroidery works, silverware, etc. are included in the works of religious spirituality. The limits of artistic creation constitute common intellectual property and deposit. In addition to the recognized artistic and historical value, the relics are included in the creations of faith and votive offerings of piety of emperors, rulers, clergy and laity, offering to God. Everything points to the greatness of medieval Hellenism that it has preserved the hitherto uninterrupted care of the Mount Athos fathers.
Keywords
Athonite life, monasticism, Mount Athos
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
(a) using the computer and the projector for presentation of slides and announcements relating to subdivisions of the course b) Internet usage and search questions concerning sections of the course
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures391.6✓✓
Reading Assigment170.7✓✓✓
Written assigments160.6✓✓✓
Exams30.1✓✓
Total753
Student Assessment
Description
Written Exam Oral Exam
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Το Άγιον Όρος. Τα μοναστήρια και οι θησαυροί τους, εκδ. Μπαρμπουνάκη, Θεσσαλονίκη 1984.
Last Update
13-10-2020