Course
History of Eastern Christianity: Mission and Development
The course provides a basic understanding of the Orthodox churches, with a particular emphasis on mission and development. The course also gives a historical overview of the history and characteristics of the Orthodox Churches, and a presentation of these churches today.
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- describe Eastern Christianity with its various characteristics;
- distinguish a timeline of Eastern Christianity and identify the major historical events of Eastern Christianity;
- compare various Orthodox Churches;
- reflect on church and mission studies as a discipline.
The course literature may be subject to revision.
Binns, John, 2002. An Introduction to the Christian Orthodox Churches. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
Parry, Ken (red.), 2010. The Blackwell Companion to Eastern Christianity. Oxford, UK & Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, S 1-318. (318 s) Available as eBook via EbscoHost for students and staff.
Stamoolis, James J., 2001. Eastern Orthodox Mission Theology Today. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock. (208 s)
Yannoulatos, Anastasios, 2018. Mission in Christ’s Way. Lancaster, UK: Gaxelle.
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
- Written examination
General requirements for university studies.
Theology 30 credits with at least 15 credits in Eastern Christian Studies.