Contemporaty Christian Sects I.
| Title | Θέματα Σύγχρονων Χριστιανικών Αιρέσεων Α΄. / Contemporaty Christian Sects I. |
| Code | ΔΘ33 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Vasileios Georgopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015728 |
Programme of Study: Orthodox Theology and Christian Culture
Registered students: 9
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical, Patriarchal, Hagiological and Religious Studies | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| History, Doctrine, Philosophy and Archeology | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Applied Theology | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600229829
|
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600229829
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=18180
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the modern heretic antitrinitarians movements; Information on the history, the teaching of the various heretic antitrinitarian movements; Delimitation of the differences with the Orthodox dogmatic teachings of the heretic teachings.
By the end of this course the students will be able:
- to better understand the theological criteria of the of the Orthodox doctrinal teachings.
- to undestand the causes that led to the contemporary heresies.
- to interpret the theological presuppositions that led to the heretic teachings.
- articulate with clarity theological arguments in the discussion with various christian heresies.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1.The antitrinitarian heresies during of the Reformation(I)
2.The antitrinitarian heresies during of the Reformation(II)
3.The antitrinitarian teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses(I)
4.The antitrinitarian teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses(II)
5.The teachings of the Onennes Pentecostal heresy
6.The antitrinitarian teachings of the Mormons (I)
7.The antitrinitarian teachings of the Mormons (II)
8.The antitrinitarian teachings of Christian Science
9. Minor anitrinitarian movements in Europe
10.Minor anitrinitarian movements in the U.S.A
11.Antitrinitarian movements in Greece.
12.Critical review of modern antitrinitarian teachings , based on the Orthodox dogmatic teaching (I)
13.Critical review of modern antitrinitarian teachings , based on the Orthodox dogmatic teaching (II)
Keywords
Antitrinitarians heretic teachings, contemporary heresies.Orthodox dogmatic teachings
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
Contact Student via e- mail
Digital course material on the e-learning platform.Online support with supporting materials and exercises.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 100 | ✓ | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 70 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 11 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral exams (100/% the final grade)
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1)Βασιλείου Α. Γεωργόπουλου," Χριστολογικές έριδες και νέες αιρέσεις στα χρόνια της Μεταρρύθμισης", ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑ 80 (2009), 127- 145.
2)Βασιλείου Α. Γεωργόπουλου, " Ο Ευγένιος Βούλγαρης και οι αντιτριαδικοί Σοκινιανοί. Οι αναφορές στο Θεολογικό του", COSMOS 5 (2018), 49- 69.
3)Bασιλείου Α. Γεωργόπουλου, Η αίρεση των Μαρτύρων του Ιεχωβά.Τι πρέπει να γνωρίζουμε, Λευκωσία 2016.
4)Βασιλείου Ν. Γιαννόπουλου, Σύγχρονες Αιρέσεις. Α΄. Χιλιαστικές αιρέσεις, [ 2η.έκδ], Αθήνα 1999.
5)Αρχιμ. Γρηγορίου Κωνσταντίνου, Η αίρεση των Μορμόνων, (διδ.διατρ), Θεσσαλονίκη 2003.
6)Αnthony Hoekema, The Four Major Cults, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1963.
7)J.Gordon Melton,Encyclopedic Handbook of Cults in America, [ revised and Updated Edition], New York - London 1992.
8)Allan Anderson, An Intoduction to Pentecostalism, Cambridge 2007.
9)Kurt Hutten, Seher- Grubler - Enthusiasten.Sekten und relioese Sondergemeinschaften der Gegenwart,[ 10. Auflage], Stuttgart 1966.
10)EZW-TEXTE 215.Quellentexte zur neuen Religioesitaet, Berlin 2011, s.1-100
Last Update
18-11-2023
