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History of Theology in the Middle Ages [THEO3622]
[30h] 2 credits

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This two-yearly course is taught in 2006-2007, 2008-2009,...

This course is taught in the 1st semester

Teacher(s):

Jean-Michel Counet

Language:

French

Level:

Third cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

History of Theology in the Middle Ages
By the end of this course, the student should be able to differentiate the various types of theology practiced in the Middle Ages, as to their methods, sources, literary genres, and historical, cultural and institutional contexts. He/she should be able to use some working instruments of the discipline and do in-depth, personal research into a particular point of the course.

Main themes

The course attempts to present the principal axes of monastic theology and scholastic theology. Its origins are studied in Anselm of Canterbury, Abelard and his school, the Victorines and the Chartraines, before moving on to some great syntheses, like those of Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure and Duns Scotus. The course also dwells on late scholasticism and deviant theological doctrines: Cathars, Vaudois, etc.

Content and teaching methods

To present the methods, sources and literary genres of various theologies, a particular theme is chosen. This theme varies from year to year: creation, exegesis, the science of Christ, etc.
General considerations are illustrated by texts of theologians representative of the currents considered, texts that are reviewed and analysed in the course.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Evaluation: Oral examination with one prepared question
Material: Class notes, bibliography and texts

Other credits in programs

ISP21

Première licence en philosophie

(2 credits)

ISP22

Deuxième licence en philosophie

(2 credits)

THEO31DA

Première année du diplôme d'études approfondies en théologie

(2 credits)

THEO32DA

Deuxième année du diplôme d'études approfondies en théologie

(2 credits)

Mandatory



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