T8171
Church Fathers: An Introduction
The unit Church Fathers: An Introduction engages the main themes and characteristics of the patristic tradition, which it examines within their historical context up to the early fifth century and from a comparative perspective. It assists students to appreciate the significance of various trends in traditional theology and spirituality for the general Christian experience.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Theology |
Sub Discipline |
Systematic Theology |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this graduate course unit students will be able to:
- Evaluate the historical and ecclesial contexts of various trends in patristic tradition
- Investigate the main themes pertaining to the patristic tradition
- Understand recent developments of knowledge in relation to the primary and secondary sources addressing patristic themes
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise themes pertaining to the patristic tradition within their immediate and distant literary and historical contexts
- Apply with initiative the patristic tradition to contemporary scholarship and the Christian experience.