010051 SE Theology and Spirituality of the Eastern Church Fathers (2024S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 01.02.2024 10:00 to Th 29.02.2024 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.03.2024 23:59
Details
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
06.03.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
13.03.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
20.03.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
10.04.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
17.04.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
24.04.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
08.05.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
15.05.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
22.05.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
29.05.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
N
Wednesday
05.06.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
12.06.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
19.06.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
26.06.
11:30 - 13:00
Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The students will be graded both on their active participation in groups discussion at the seminar and on their individual written work that can be submitted either in English or German.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Mandatory participation in the seminars. Students may be absent two times without special cause. Students must achieve a minimum of 50 points to pass.
Written paper is worth 40 points, seminar presentations are worth 40 points, and participation in seminar discussion is worth 20 points.
1 (sehr gut) -> 100-89 points
2 (gut) -> 88-76 points
3 (befriedigend) -> 75-63 points
4 (genügend) -> 62-50 points
5 (nicht genügend) -> 49-0 points
Written paper is worth 40 points, seminar presentations are worth 40 points, and participation in seminar discussion is worth 20 points.
1 (sehr gut) -> 100-89 points
2 (gut) -> 88-76 points
3 (befriedigend) -> 75-63 points
4 (genügend) -> 62-50 points
5 (nicht genügend) -> 49-0 points
Examination topics
Learning outcomes
• Students will know a general outline of the history of Eastern Orthodox spirituality
• Students will be able to identify important spiritual authors in the Eastern Orthodox tradition
• Students will be able to identify and theologically reflect on important themes in Eastern Orthodox spiritual literature
• Students will know a general outline of the history of Eastern Orthodox spirituality
• Students will be able to identify important spiritual authors in the Eastern Orthodox tradition
• Students will be able to identify and theologically reflect on important themes in Eastern Orthodox spiritual literature
Reading list
Tomas Spidlik. The Spirituality of the Christian East: A Systematic Handbook. 1986.
Philip Sheldrake. Spirituality: A Brief History. 2nd ed. 2013.
Andrew Louth. The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition: From Plato to Denys. 2nd ed. 2007.
(The students will in consultation with the teacher chose a classical work of Eastern Orthodox Spirituality to read and present at the seminar).
Philip Sheldrake. Spirituality: A Brief History. 2nd ed. 2013.
Andrew Louth. The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition: From Plato to Denys. 2nd ed. 2007.
(The students will in consultation with the teacher chose a classical work of Eastern Orthodox Spirituality to read and present at the seminar).
Association in the course directory
066 796 MRP 04 orp;
für 011 (15W) FTH 17 oder FTH 25 oder FTH 26, 198 418 BA UF RK 16, 198 518 MA UF RK 02 oder RK 05, 033 195 (17W) BRP 18krp, BRP 18ktb
für 011 (15W) FTH 17 oder FTH 25 oder FTH 26, 198 418 BA UF RK 16, 198 518 MA UF RK 02 oder RK 05, 033 195 (17W) BRP 18krp, BRP 18ktb
Last modified: We 06.03.2024 13:45
Spirituality plays a prominent role in the Eastern Orthodox traditions and in the construction of contemporary Eastern Orthodox identity. This seminar will explore some classics works of spirituality to present important authors and theological themes in traditions of Eastern Orthodox spirituality.Learning activities
Presentations by the teacher, presentations of assigned reading material by students, written summaries, group discussions, and written essays.