T9273
Exploring the Philokalia
Building on T8581 Church Fathers: An Introduction, the unit Exploring the Philokalia engages the main themes pertaining to Philokalic tradition, which it examines within their historical context and from a comparative perspective. It assists students to appreciate the significance of Philokalic tradition for the general Christian experience.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Theology |
Sub Discipline |
Systematic Theology |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
At least one unit in patristic studies at an undergraduate level or T8581 Church Fathers: An Introduction |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Exercise advance skill in appraising the historical, cultural and ecclesial contexts of various trends in Philokalic tradition
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the main texts and themes pertaining to Philokalic tradition
- Demonstrate analytical skills in the utilisation of primary sources and the relevant contemporary scholarship relating to Philokalic themes
- Reflect critically on the themes pertaining to the Philokalic tradition within their immediate and distant literary and historical contexts
- Substantially critique the relevance of Philokalic tradition to contemporary Christian experience.