The Alexandrian Legacy

T9682A

Unit Weighting

9 cps

Type of Unit

Specialised Graduate Unit

Pre-requisites

T8581A Church Fathers: An Introduction

Academic Staff

Very Rev. Dr Doru Costache, BTh (Bucharest 1993), PhD (Bucharest 2000), Senior Lecturer

Curriculum Objectives

This graduate course unit explores representatives of the Alexandrian patristic tradition from the second to the fifth century within their historical milieu, their connections with other strands of tradition, and their lasting significance for the history of theology and the Christian experience.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

appraise the historical, ecclesial and cultural contexts within which the representatives of the Alexandrian tradition flourished
evaluate the ways in which the Alexandrians assimilated and transformed the earlier Christian tradition
display a profound awareness of the theological, exegetical and spiritual legacy of the Alexandrians
critically analyse the selected writings of the Alexandrians from the viewpoint of their theological, exegetical and spiritual significance
critically assess the relevant scholarship

Content

The historical and cultural context of the Alexandrian tradition
The early Christian roots of the Alexandrian tradition
Main representatives of the Alexandrian tradition
The theological significance of the Alexandrian tradition
The exegetical significance of the Alexandrian tradition
The spiritual significance of the Alexandrian tradition

Assessment Profile

Show the capacity to critically assess the relevant literature (e.g. summaries, reviews or short essays).
Demonstrate an awareness of the main trends and themes in the Alexandrian tradition (e.g. essay on a particular aspect).
Assess the significance of the Alexandrian tradition in relation to earlier and later theological, exegetical and spiritual trends (e.g. essay on a given topic).

Schedule

3hr lecture per week on campus, or via distance education

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