| Unit name | Introduction to Christian History and Theology I |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS11009 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Balserak |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit outlines some of the major developments in Christian theology and history from the first century to the Counter-Reformation. Topics covered include the developments of theology in the early Church; the Age of Constantine; medieval theology with special emphasis on scholastic and monastic thought; heresy; the Reformation; and the Counter-Reformation. In the case of major topics that can be studied in more depth at levels 2 and 3, students are introduced to ongoing scholarly debates and reinterpretations.
