AVH501 - Avhandling (30 studiepoeng): - Det teologiske ...

Emnekatalog: KH601
KH601 - Oldkirken
Faglærer:
Oskar Skarsaune, Oskar.Skarsaune@mf.no
Studiepoeng: 10
Undervises:
Uregelmessig, spør studentresepsjon
Studieprogramtilhørighet: Master i Kristendomskunnskap, Master i Teologi, Profesjonsstudium teologi - høyere
grad, Master i Diakoni, Master i kirkelig undervisning
Generell informasjon
The aim of studying this epoch (ca. A.D. 100–500) is to gain a thorough knowledge of the period of the church when its
distinguishing marks like formulated creeds, liturgy, canonical scriptures, and the understanding of the church developed, and the
“classical” answers were given on what it means to live as a Christian (ethics and spirituality). The course emphasises the
internal developments of church-life (worship and spirituality), but also the interaction with society, culture and other religions during
period we call the Early Church (Patristic period). The course focuses on continuity as well as change and discontinuity in the historical
development of the period.The purpose of this endeavour is partly to gain a thorough knowledge on the contextuality of the history of
the church and theology, and partly to gain a thorough knowledge of the general overview for other advanced master’s courses
connected to this epoch.
Studiepoengreduksjon
Not applicable.
Studiekrav
The student is required togive an evaluation of the course and the teaching if the course is chosen for it the semester in question.
Learning and teaching methods: Classes.
Vurdering
To gain credits for the course the student has to sit for a written examination (6 hours). The course will be assessed with a grade (A-F)
based upon the written test.Tools permitted at the examination: Attachment, List E.
Mål og innhold
To convey knowledge and understanding of the chief aspects of the development of the Early Church.By the end of the course, the
students:- will be able to discuss to what extent early Christianity was Jewish,- will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the
consequences of the transition of Christianity from a Jewish Culture to a Gentile Hellenistic Culture,- will demonstrate knowledge of how
Christian faith was expounded in relation to other religions and Greco-Roman philosophy,- will be able to discuss whether the
development in the Early Church of dogma, liturgy and understanding of the church was a “fall” from New Testament
Christianity (the so-called Hellenizing process),- will demonstrate knowledge of characteristic differences between the Church of the
East and the West,- will be able to discuss whether and how the inheritance of the Early Church may be important for today’s
Church and Christianity,In addition to the essential texts / Intensive Course Literature the student is, together with the Course
Co-ordinator, to select an additional 200 pages of literature (from the Cursory Course Literature or other).
Litteratur
LITTERATUR
- Chadwick, Henry, The early Church London: Penguin Books, 1993 .
- Skarsaune, Oskar, Og Ordet ble kjød : studier i oldkirkens teologi Oslo: Luther, 2001 .
SUPPLERENDE LITTERATUR
- Brown, Peter Robert Lamont, The world of late antiquity : from Marcus Aurelius to Muhammad London: Thames and Hudson, 1971 .
- Frend, W. H. C., The rise of Christianity Philadelphia, Pa.: Fortress Press, 1985 .
- Kelly, J. N. D., Early Christian doctrines London: Black, 1977 .
- Skarsaune, Oskar, Fra Jerusalem til Rom og Bysants Oslo: Tano, 1987 .