Universität Wien

010054 VU Practical Theology - Orthodox Approach (2023S)

Introduction to Canon Law

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 08.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 15.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 22.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 29.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 19.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 26.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 03.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 10.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 17.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 24.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 31.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 07.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 14.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 21.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 28.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Canon law is a function of ecclesiology, and all Orthodox Churches share a common tradition of canon law that dates to the early church and the Byzantine empire. This canonical tradition is the foundation of the organization and governance of the Orthodox Churches and their particular law.

This course will historically and systematically present the common sources of Orthodox canon law, the principles for the interpretation and application of the sources of Orthodox canon law, and the canonical principles of church organization and governance.

The students are expected to study the required literature on their own and voluntarily participate in lectures given by the teacher.

After finishing the course, the student will:

- be familiar with the common sources of Orthodox canon law;

- know how to interpret and apply the sources of Orthodox canon law;

- be able to reflect on how the common canonical tradition is received and implemented in the particular law of individual Orthodox Churches and in inter-Orthodox and ecumenical relations.

Assessment and permitted materials

The students will be graded on a written test and paper that can be submitted in English or German. The students may consult the literature and lecture notes while writing the test and paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Mandatary reading of literature. Continuous examination.

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

To pass the course, the students must demonstrate that they know the common sources of Orthodox canon law, the principles of their interpretation and application as well as the general canonical principles of church organization and administration.

Reading list

Mandatory reading:

Panteleimon Rodopoulos. An Overview of Orthodox Canon Law. 2007.

John H. Erickson, "Oikonomia in Byzantine Canon Law."

J. Reumann, "Oikonomia as 'Ethical Accommodation' in the Fathers, and its Pagan Backgrounds."

Hamilcar S. Alivisatos, "'Economy' from the Orthodox Point of View."

George Mastrantonis, ed. Ancient Epitome of the Sacred Canons of the Eastern Orthodox Church. 1964.

Optional readings:

John H. Erickson. The Challenge of Our Past: Studies in Orthodox Canon Law and Church History. 1997.

Wilfried Hartman and Kenneth Pennington, eds. The History of Byzantine and Eastern Canon Law to 1500. 2012.

Vasile Mihai. Orthodox Canon Law Reference Book. 2017.

Nikodemus Milasch. Das Kirchenrecht der morgenländischen Kirche. 2nd ed. 1905.

Constantinos G. Papageorgiou. Introudction to the Hellenic Ecclesiastical Law. 2012.

Lewis J. Patsavos. Spiritual Dimensions of the Holy Canons. 2007.

Henry R. Percival. The Seven Ecumenical Councils of the Undivided Church: Their Canons and Dogmatic Decrees. 1900.

Richard Potz and Eva Synek. Orthodoxes Kirchenrecht: Eine Einführung. 2nd ed. 2014.

Florian Schuppe. Die pastorale Herausforderung: Orthodoxes Leben zwischen Akribeia und Oikonomia. 2006.

Spyros Troianos. Die Quellen des byzantinischen Rechts. 2017.

Patrick Viscuso. Orthodox Canon Law: A Casebook for Study. 2nd ed. 2011.

Association in the course directory

für 066 796 (17W) MRP 07orp, 066 795 Schwerpunkt Orthodoxie M4

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