Course
Orthodox Christianity: Past and Present, Distance Education
Over the past two millennia, the Orthodox Church and Orthodox faith have been exposed to a variety of cultural, social, political, and philosophical influences. This shaped the way in which theological ideas have been expressed in each given context and how the institution of the church has evolved and functioned in concrete social environments. The course explores the major stages in the development of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox theology in view of these broader influences.
At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the origins and the major phases in the historical development of Orthodox theological ideas and the Orthodox Church
- Analyze major philosophical movements and ideas that influenced Orthodox theology
- Analyze and discuss mutual exchanges and influences that concrete societies and cultures have had on the Orthodox Church and Orthodox faith and vice-versa
The course literature may be subject to revision.
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Literature last revised on January 22, 2020.
The schedule is available at the latest one month before the course starts. We do not recommend that you print the schedule as some changes may happen.
Grades
A = Excellent, B = Very good, C = Good, D = Satisfactory, E = Sufficient, Fx = Insufficient, F = InsufficientExamination Format
- Papers
- Seminars
- Take-home examination
A Bachelor’s degree in Theology (equivalent to the Swedish Kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognized university. Proficiency in English through an internationally recognized test, e. g. TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.
Established by Subject Representative College at Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm on December 18, 2019.