Themes in the History of the Doctrines.
| Title | Θέματα Ιστορίας Δογμάτων. / Themes in the History of the Doctrines. |
| Code | ΔΘ52 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Christos Filiotis-Vlachavas |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015735 |
Programme of Study: Orthodox Theology and Christian Culture
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical, Patriarchal, Hagiological and Religious Studies | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| History, Doctrine, Philosophy and Archeology | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Applied Theology | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600192233
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600192233
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- French (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The successful completion of the research and teaching of this course aims to:
- the consolidation of the methodological principles of the interpretation of doctrinal texts
- understanding the reasons for the emergence of ancient heresies
- distinguishing the criteria for the ecclésial formulation of the terms of faith
- the importance of synodal praxis for the expression of ecclesial faith and life
General Competences
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course invites the exploration of the function of theology. After recalling the basic theological distinctions between theology and economie, charismatic and scientific theology, the reason why these theological principles emerged in the historical context and the dialogue between the theologians of the Church and the thought of their time is examined. What exactly are the hermeneutical keys with which the great fathers in the first five centuries formulated Christian thought in a fruitful confrontation with the great heresies, with a focus on the approach to the biblical texts? The educational process is through textual analysis. At the end of the course, the difficulties of writing a postgraduate thesis more specifically in the subject of the History of Dogmas are analysed, as this is the purpose of studying in a postgraduate programme.
The following sections structure the teaching diagram:
1. Clarification of the terms theology, theology, theological science
2. The particularity of the History of Dogmas theological area. Assignments.
3. Irenaeus-Athanasius-Gregory the Theologian as interpreters of the biblical texts A´
4. Irenaeus-Athanasius-Gregory theologian as interpreters of biblical texts B´.
5. Irenaeus-Athanasius-Gregory the Theologian as interpreters of biblical texts C´
6. Presuppositions and criteria for the interpretation of the theological thought of St. Athanasius according to Prof. Nikos Matsoukas
7. Presuppositions and criteria of a ecclesial hermeneutical approach to the Bible according to Prof. Despo Lialiou and her interpretation of St. Gregory the Theologian.
8. Presuppositions and criteria for a ecclesial hermeneutical approach to the synoptic texts according to Prof. Despo Lialiou and her interpretation of St. Cyril of Alexandria.
9. Historical-dogmatic analysis of some patristic texts in response to the Arian controversy
10. Historical-dogmatic analysis of some Arianism texts and Arian symbols
11. Presentations of papers
12. Presentations of papers
13. In the final course for writing the Master Thesis
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 110 | ✓ | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 14 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 85 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Νίκου Ματσούκα, Θεολογία, κτισιολογία κατά τον Μέγαν Αθανάσιον. Σημεία πατερικής και οικουμενικής θεολογίας, Θεσσαλονίκη 2001.
Νίκου Ματσούκα, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία Α. Εισαγωγή στη θεολογική γνωσιολογία, Εκδ. Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 2016.
Νίκου Ματσούκα, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία Β, Εκδ. Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 2016.
Νίκου Ματσούκα, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία Γ. Ανακεφαλαίωση και Αγαθοτοπία. Έκθεση του οικουμενικού χαρακτήρα της χριστιανικής διδασκαλίας, Εκδ. Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 2016.
Δέσπω Αθ. Λιάλιου, Γρηγοριανά Α᾽, Θεσσαλονίκη 1997.
Δέσπω Αθ. Λιάλιου, Γρηγοριανά Β᾽ και Σύμμικτα, Θεσσαλονίκη 1998.
Κωνσταντίνου Σκουτέρη, Η έννοια των όρων Θεολογία, Θεολογείν, Θεολόγος στη διδασκαλία των Ελλήνων πατέρων και Εκκλησιαστικών συγγραφέων μέχρι και των Καππαδοκών, Αθήνα 2016.
Last Update
10-03-2023
