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Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]

Christianity and Ecology

Online with Zoom

Christianity and Ecology Classroom-Based Block Week: (*mode dependent on restrictions relating to COVID-19) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Elizabeth Theokritoff Dates: 7th-11th June 2021. This postgraduate module resources students to respond through a careful ecumenical study of the lives of the saints and writings the early Patristic Fathers, as well as Christian thinking on the sacramental life. It will explore how ecological awareness raises questions about our understanding of the natural world and the human place within it. In particular it will students [...]

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy

Online with Zoom

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Razvan Porumb Dates: Tuesdays 11th May–13th July 2021 This postgraduate module explores essential aspects that characterise and define Orthodox spirituality – the interconnections between liturgical life and communitarian/societal understanding. It will cover ways in which Orthodox theology is implicitly communitarian (and therefore pastoral), theology as holistic: inseparable connection between the liturgical and sacramental life, social action and commitment, and the concept of theosis as ‘engine’ and ultimate goal [...]

Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy

Online with Zoom

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Razvan Porumb Dates: Tuesdays 11th May–13th July 2021 This postgraduate module explores essential aspects that characterise and define Orthodox spirituality – the interconnections between liturgical life and communitarian/societal understanding. It will cover ways in which Orthodox theology is implicitly communitarian (and therefore pastoral), theology as holistic: inseparable connection between the liturgical and sacramental life, social action and commitment, and the concept of theosis as ‘engine’ and ultimate goal [...]

Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy

Online with Zoom

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Razvan Porumb Dates: Tuesdays 11th May–13th July 2021 This postgraduate module explores essential aspects that characterise and define Orthodox spirituality – the interconnections between liturgical life and communitarian/societal understanding. It will cover ways in which Orthodox theology is implicitly communitarian (and therefore pastoral), theology as holistic: inseparable connection between the liturgical and sacramental life, social action and commitment, and the concept of theosis as ‘engine’ and ultimate goal [...]

Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy

Online with Zoom

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Razvan Porumb Dates: Tuesdays 11th May–13th July 2021 This postgraduate module explores essential aspects that characterise and define Orthodox spirituality – the interconnections between liturgical life and communitarian/societal understanding. It will cover ways in which Orthodox theology is implicitly communitarian (and therefore pastoral), theology as holistic: inseparable connection between the liturgical and sacramental life, social action and commitment, and the concept of theosis as ‘engine’ and ultimate goal [...]

Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy

Online with Zoom

Orthodox Spirituality: Life in Liturgy Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Razvan Porumb Dates: Tuesdays 11th May–13th July 2021 This postgraduate module explores essential aspects that characterise and define Orthodox spirituality – the interconnections between liturgical life and communitarian/societal understanding. It will cover ways in which Orthodox theology is implicitly communitarian (and therefore pastoral), theology as holistic: inseparable connection between the liturgical and sacramental life, social action and commitment, and the concept of theosis as ‘engine’ and ultimate goal [...]

Philosophical Theology

Online with Zoom

Philosophical Theology Online Synchronous (10 weeks) This module forms part of the ARU MAs and are open to all MA students as part of their degree. Course Leader: Dr Christoph Schneider Dates: 13th May­–15th July 2021, 2–4.30pm This module investigates the relationship between theology and philosophy. One theme is usually used as a focus for the entire course, for example: ‘faith and reason’, ‘evil’, ‘divine and human action’, ‘language/semiotics’, ‘religious epistemology’, etc. The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the most important positions, movements and schools in Philosophical Theology. The module discusses texts from the Continental tradition, [...]