Comparative Law of Religions
| Title | Συγκριτικό δίκαιο θρησκευμάτων / Comparative Law of Religions |
| Code | 2506 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Theology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Nikos Maghioros |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015663 |
Programme of Study: Theology and Culture
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | YE-EMVATHYNSĪS | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| CΗristianikī Grammateía kai Istoría | EE-EMVATHYNSĪS | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Systīmatikī THeología, Koinōniología kai Spoudī tīs THrīskeías | EE-EMVATHYNSĪS | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Praktikī THeología kai Paidagōgikī | YE-EMVATHYNSĪS | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600168179
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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/1/600168179
- At the Website of the School:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- Italian (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
an advanced and critical comprehension of the mechanisms by which religious faith may influence and inform the ethics, outlook, and behaviour of individuals and communities,
specialised knowledge of the ways in which specific religions and religious institutions are structured and regulated,
an advanced and critical comprehension of the interaction between the Orthodox Tradition, other Christian denominations, religions and societies, both historically and in the contemporary world
an advanced ability to understand and evaluate new and developing forms of religious belief and practice with ecumenical spirit and reconciliation,
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
Course Content (Syllabus)
Comparative study of issues relevant to the organization and management of the main Christian confessions or major religions. They are analyzed for example the central and regional organization of religious communities, the position of the clergy and the laity, the mysteries, the church property, relations with the State.
Keywords
Canon law, Ecclesiastical law, Religion
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Power Point, distance learning, movie screenings
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 140 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students’ participation in classroom (discussion, asking questions, formulating comments,
giving information) is usually used as an important indicator of the interest of the student and is auxiliary to the final assessment, which usually is based on a written essay.
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Norman Doe, Christian Law, Contemporary Principles, Oxford 2013
Last Update
17-05-2020
