Themes in History of the Byzantine Spiritual Life.
| Title | Θέματα ιστορίας του πνευματικού βίου του Βυζαντίου. / Themes in History of the Byzantine Spiritual Life. |
| Code | ΕΟ17 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Christou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015744 |
Programme of Study: Orthodox Theology and Christian Culture
Registered students: 8
| 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 | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600229839
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600229839
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/edit.php?id=18189
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Knowledge of Byzantine History
Learning Outcomes
The Study and Research of cultural and spiritual Developments of the 14th Century in Byzantium.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. The Scholars of the 13th century.
2. Byzantium in the 14th Century.
3. Andronikos Palaiologos and the Circle of Scholars around him.
4. Nikephoros Choumnos.
5. Theodoros Metochites.
6. Hesychasm and St Gregory Palamas.
7. Barlaam.
8. Nikephoros Gregoras.
9. Johannes Kantakouzenos.
10. Supporters and Enemies of the Union of the Churches.
11. Philosophy.
12. The Literature.
13. The Effect on the European Renaissance. Conclusions.
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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | ✓ | ||||
| Written assigments | 131 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
Grading of written work and its presentation in class. The students' participation in the courses is also counted positively.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
19-12-2023
