Exegesis of patristic texts
| Title | Ερμηνεία Πατερικών Κειμένων / Exegesis of patristic texts |
| Code | ΥΕΧΠ4 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022943 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Koinōnikīs THeologías kai CΗristianikoý Politismoý (2023 kai exīs)
Registered students: 25
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600281856
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600281856
- At the Website of the School:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- be familiar with the texts of patritic Literature
- They know the language and style of patristic texts
- analyze the teachings of the Fathers
- use patrology sources
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- 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)
Carried out interpretation, commentary and theological analysis of specific patristic texts, both from the early and the later patristic literature. Are presented and reported the theological issues that found, while an explanation and analysis of key theological positions of the teaching of the Church Fathers. Takes place, similarly, History-literary analysis of these patristic texts.
1. Introductory course. 2. History-literary approach, interpretive and theological analysis of a text from the work of Saint John of Damascus "Έκδοσις ακριβής της ορθοδόξου πίστεως" (A, 1). 3. History-literary approach, interpretive and theological analysis of a text from the work of Emperor Manuel II Palaeologus "Υποθήκαι βασιλικής αγωγής" (the image of the ideal king and virtuous man). 4. History-literary approach, interpretive and theological analysis of a text from the work of Saint Gregory Palamas "Υπέρ των ιερώς ησυχαζόντων Λόγοι" (1, 1). Part A. 5. History-literary approach, interpretive and theological analysis of a text from the work of Saint Gregory Palamas "Υπέρ των ιερώς ησυχαζόντων Λόγοι" (1, 1). Part B. 6. History-literary approach, interpretative and theological analysis of a text from the work of Saint Gennadius II Scholarius "Ευαγγελικός Νόμος" (on justice).7. History-literary approach, interpretative and theological analysis of a text from the work of Saint Damascene the Studite (16th century): Angelology. 8.History-literary approach, interpretative and theological analysis of a text by Saint Nicodemus of Mount Athos (18th century): His interpretative work as a moral manual. (A Peter). 9. History-literary approach, interpretative and theological analysis of a text by Saint Nektarios Cephalas (20th century) A: On the Holy Tradition, On the Holy Icons, On the Holy Cross. 10. History-literary approach, interpretative and theological analysis of a text by Saint Nektarios Cephalas (20th century) B: On the education of adolescents. 11. History-literary approach, interpretive and theological analysis of the text of Saint Nektarios Cephalus (20th century) III: Aretology. 12. Presentation and commentary of papers. 13. Presentation and commentary of papers.
Keywords
Knowledge of God, faith, royal education, hesychastic theology, justice, angelology, ethics, tradition, icons, education, virtues
Educational Material Types
- Notes
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 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 35 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 19 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral Examination (90%). Course participation is positively measured (10%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις
Additional bibliography for study
1.Σ. Παπαδόπουλου, Μεγάλοι Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας. Η σκέψη και τα έργα τους, Αθήνα 1986.
2. Ν. Νικολαΐδη, Θέματα Πατερικής Θεολογίας, εκδ. Μέλισσα, Θεσ/νίκη 2009.
3. Ιωάννου του Δαμασκηνού, Δογματικά Α΄, τόμ. Α΄, Εισαγωγή, Έλληνες Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας 19, εκδ. «Γρηγόριος ο Παλαμάς», Θεσσαλονίκη 1976.
4. Σ. Λάμπρου, Ο Μανουήλ Β΄ Παλαιολόγος ως θεολόγος. Συμβολή στην έρευνα της Παλαιολόγειας Γραμματείας, Βυζαντινά Κείμενα και Μελέτες 67, έκδ. Κέντρου Βυζαντινών Μελετών, Θεσσαλονίκη 2025.
5. Γρ. Παπαμιχαήλ, Ὁ ἅγιος Γρηγόριος ὁ Παλαμᾶς, Πετρούπολη-Αλεξάνδρεια 1911.
6. J. Meyendorff, Indroduction à l’ étude de Grégoire Palamas, Paris 1959.
7. πρωτοπρ. Νικολάου Ιωαννίδη, Μελετήματα πατερικής και αντιρρητικής θεολογίας, εκδ. Έννοια, Αθήνα 2011.
8. Σ. Λάμπρου, Γεννάδιος Σχολάριος και Ευαγγελικός Νόμος, εκδ. Ναύς, Θεσσαλονίκη 2022.
Last Update
07-09-2025
