This class will examine the key figures of the School of Alexandria (Origen, Athanasius and Cyril), relating them both to the historical development of theology and the controversies in which they were engaged, as well as to abiding issues in scriptural exegesis and systematic theology and the historical and contemporary problem of the split between the Eastern (Chalcedonian) and Oriental (non-Chalcedonian) Churches. The course will combine both lectures on general context and theology, and seminar-style close reading of selected texts (one from each author).
Unit code: CH9515A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Intensive
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the contribution to Christian thought of the key Fathers of Alexandria |
2. | Identify and contrast factors that distinguish Alexandrian Fathers from other early Christian Church Fathers (Western and Cappadocian traditions) |
3. | Critically assess the texts written by the Alexandrian Fathers with reference to their genre, historical context and theological contribution |
4. | Articulate the theological issues being discussed during this period |
5. | Evaluate the material studied with respect to its applicability to contemporary issues |
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay 3000 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | Critical Review 1500 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Essay | Essay 1500 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by LTC on 2 Jan, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:56:12 +1100