Eastern Church history and cultural landmarks

Presentation:

This course will look at some issues of theological controversy between East and West (e.g. Filioque) and some areas of doctrine and practice traditionally distinctive of Eastern Christianity (e.g. theology of the icon), as well as areas of theology and church life that show especial vitality today. Through a variety of readings, including some patristic and liturgical texts, it will try to convey the connections between spiritual life and worship, theology, and the response of the Church to the world.

Index:

• The makings of contemporary Orthodox theology
• What is theology?
• Liturgy and worship
• The filioque
• Trinitarian theology
• Theology of icons
• Christology
• The Church spiritual tradition and holiness