The Theology of the Early Church
About
The patristic period is the most formative period of Christian theology.
Studying it is to place oneself in a privileged position from which to
understand the emergence of a whole tradition of thought, with its basic
motives, problems, and solutions. This is the period in which the early
church, with its Biblical legacy, takes root in the world of ancient
Greece and Rome. Studying patristic theology, however, is more than a
historical exercise, for contemporary theology is very often
characterized by a retrieval of ancient sources, which is why a solid
grounding in the theology of the early church remains indispensable for
theological work at a higher level. This course focuses on the reading
of patristic primary sources and provides a well-rounded understanding
the theological situation of the early church.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor or completed courses of at least 180 credits at first cycle level, of which at least 90 credits with progression in some main field of study where it is included a bachelor's thesis of at least 15 credits. Qualified are also those that have equivalent foreign education or that have equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation. Furthermore, knowledge corresponding to English A/English 5 is required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
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