The Ecumenical Movement
| Title | Οικουμενική κίνηση / The Ecumenical Movement |
| Code | 606 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Theology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Stylianos Tsompanidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 60000289 |
Programme of Study: Anamorfōméno PPS Tmīmatos THeologías (2023-2024)
Registered students: 7
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2013 – 2014 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 60033155
|
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/60033155
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
•know the basic characteristics of qualitative research and understand its role in the ecumenical movement.
•analyze and edit text modern ecumenical reflection.
•are aware of the current situation of Christian churches, the problems and their ecumenical visions.
•be in a position to be placed on critical issues of concern the Christian churches, especially the Orthodox Church in the modern ecumenical theological dialogue.
•can understand the requirements for proper inter-Christian relations.
•realize the ecumenical presence and task of Orthodoxy.
Course Content (Syllabus)
In the course is attempted the historical and theological foundation of modern meetings and trends which are observed among the churches of the ecumenical movement. Emphasis is placed both in the activities of the WCC and the attitude of the Orthodox Church toward this, as well as in the historical path of the ecclesiastical phenomenon of Christianity's ecumenical presence. The contribution of the Orthodox Church to the ecumenical movement and to the WCC is assessed as well as the offer of the ecumenical movement and the WCC in the Orthodoxy. Based on the latest developments in the contemporary ecumenical dialogue and ecclesiological concern the interest of the course focuses on the detection of the position of the "other" churches in the Orthodox self-understanding.
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of students is performed with:
•Oral or written examination at the end of the semester
•Oral Examination for foreign male and female students.
•The writings graded by the teacher and are available to students.
•Oral examination for specific and provided by law categories of male and female students.
Students’ participation in classroom (discussion, asking questions, formulating comments, giving information) is usually used as a general indicator of the interest of the student and is auxiliary to the results of exams.
The evaluation (oral or written) of the performance of students is ensured with transparency. Apart from the clear and precise explanation of the assessment criteria for this course, transparency ensured by isobaric topics in the exam, with possibility of recheck of the written upon request of the student, with evaluation in public.
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. St. Tsompanidis, «'For the Union of all' - The contribution of the Orthodox Church and Theology to the World Council of churches, Pournaras, Thessaloniki 2008.
2. Ap. Nikolaidis, The ecumenical adventures of Christianity, Gregoris, Athens 2008.
Additional bibliography for study
A History of the Ecumenical Movement 1968-2000, J. Briggs – M. A. Oduyoye – G. Tsetsis (eds), vol. 3, WCC, Geneva 2004.
Basdekis, Ath. (Hg.), Orthodoxe Kirche und Ökumenische Bewegung. Dokumente – Erklärungen – Berichte 1900-2006, Lembeck/Boni¬fa¬tius, Frankfurt a.M. 2006.
Matsoukas N., Ecumenical Movement: History - Theology, Pournaras, Thessaloniki 2003.
Stavridis, V., - Varella, Ev., History of the Ecumenical Movement, (Analekta Vlatadon 47), Thessaloniki 1996.
Limouris, G. (ed.), Orthodox Visions of Ecumenism: Statements, Messages and Reports on the Ecumenical Movement, 1902-1992, WCC, Geneva 1994.
Last Update
16-06-2013
