Christian literature and Theology of the period after the Fall of Byzantium
| Title | ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΙΚΗ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΩΝ ΜΕΤΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΛΩΣΗ ΧΡΟΝΩΝ / Christian literature and Theology of the period after the Fall of Byzantium |
| Code | Υ402 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Anna Karamanidou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 60005063 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Pastoral and Social Theology (2013-today)
Registered students: 243
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600167237
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Class Schedule
| Building | Theology |
| Floor | Floor 2 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Γ (98) |
| Calendar | Thursdsay 15:00 to 18:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600167237
- At the Website of the School: https://www.past.auth.gr/el/node/522
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
With the successful completion of this course, the students will have acquired knowledge of
Greek theological literature of the Post-Byzantine and Modern Ecclesiastical periods, based
on the sources in order to become competent in their knowledge of the figures of the
Fathers and Church Writers (i.e. of their life, work, and teaching) in examination, who
shaped the theological thought in the aforementioned time period, and to work out and
comprehend theological and philosophical concepts in modern theological texts. It is also an
aim for the students to be able to use the ecclesiastical sources of the Post-Byzantine period
and to acquire a knowledge of related works.
General Competences
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
Familiarity with the Ecclesiastical literature of the post-byzantine period until today.
The course aims at consolidating the life, work and teaching of the Fathers and Ecclesiastical writers of the period after the Fall. (from 1453 and on).
The scope of the course is the life, the writings and the teaching of the Fathers and the Ecclesiastical writers who acted in the years after the Fall of Constantinople up to today.
The relevant historical, philological and mainly theological issues are encountered, opening up to new perspectives and important reviews for research.
A thorough analysis and anatomy of the Fathers’ and Ecclesiastical writers’ thinking is attempted. Under this thinking, the theological thinking was developed and evolved, in comparison to the preceding Fathers and Ecclesiastical writers.
1. “Επόμενοι τοις θείοις Πατράσι’’. Introduction to the Christian Literature from 1453 up to today.
2. Similarities and differences of the Christian Literature in the Turkish rule period in comparison with the history of the post – byzantine theology.
3. The impact of the teaching of the preceding Fathers and of St Gregorius Palamas, in the Post-byzantine theology.
4. The development of the Christian Literature of reform, anti- reform, piety, and enlightenment. Representatives of the Protestant Theology (life – work – teaching).
5. Representatives of the Roman Catholic Theology (life – work – teaching).
6. Representatives of piety. Theology of the years of enlightenment.
7. Greek Theology. Dogmatists of the 16th century. (life – work – teaching). Enotikoi (life – work – teaching).
8. The struggle of Confessions (1590 – 1752). Writers of the Confessions (life – work – teaching). Apostles of the Nations (life- work – teaching).
9. The Theologians from seat of the 17th century (life – work – teaching). Orthologistes 16th – 19th century. (life – work – teaching). Monks of Athos (life – work – teaching).
10. Greek Theology of the 19th century.
11. Interpretation of the Fathers’ works in Turkish rule period.
12. Interpretation of the Fathers’ works in the Turkish rule period.
13. Recap – Conclusions – Perspectives.
Keywords
Theology, Literature, Ottoman Occupation, Orthodox Tradition, Reformation, Anti-Reformation, Enlightenment
Educational Material Types
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
annakarm@past.auth.gr
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 43 | 1.7 | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 10 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Undertaking and preparing exercises (20%).
Written examination (80%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
PODSKALSKY G., Η Ελληνική θεολογία επί Τουρκοκρατίας 1453-1821. Η Ορθοδοξία στη σφαίρα επιρροής των δυτικών δογμάτων μετά τη μεταρρύθμιση. Μετάφραση Γ. Μεταλληνός, εκδ. Μορφωτικό Ίδρυμα Εθνικής Τραπέζης, Aθήνα 2005.
Additional bibliography for study
ΚΑΛΙΑΚΜΑΝΗΣ Β., (πρωτ.), Θεολογικά ρεύματα στην Τουρκοκρατία, [Φιλοσοφική και Θεολογική Βιβλιοθήκη 62], εκδ. Π. Πουρναράς, Θεσσαλονίκη 2009.
ΔΑΜΟΔΟΣ Β., Θεολογία Δογματική κατά Συντομίαν ἤ τε Συνταγμάτιον Θεολογικόν, Εισαγωγή, Κριτική Έκδοση – Σχόλια, Γ. Μεταλληνός, εκδ. Ιερά Μεγίστη Μονή Βατοπαιδίου, Θεσσαλονίκη 2008.
K. ΣΑΘΑΣ, Νεοελληνική φιλολογία. Βιογραφίαι των εν τοις γράμμασι διαλαμψάντων Ελλήνων, από της καταλύσεως της βυζαντινής αυτοκρατορίας μέχρι της Ελληνικής εθνεγερσίας (1453-1821), Αθήνα 1868 (ανατ. Αθήνα χ.χ.)
K. ΣΑΘΑΣ, Μεσαιωνική Βιβλιοθήκη Γ΄, Βενετία 1872 (ανατ. Αθήνα 1972).
Γ. ΚΑΡΝΟΥΤΟΣ, Λόγιοι της Τουρκοκρατίας, Τόμ. Α΄-Β΄, Αθήνα 1956.
Μ. ΜANUSSACAS, “Structure sociale de l’ hellénisme post-byzantin”, Jhb. Öste. Byz., 31, 2(1981)791-821
Π. ΧΡΗΣΤΟΥ, Εκκλησιαστική Γραμματολογία. Πατέρες και Θεολόγοι του Χριστιανισμού, τόμ. Β΄, εκδ. Κυρομάνος, Θεσσαλονίκη 22003.
Last Update
19-02-2020
