The Making of Christian Orthodoxy 325-451 3/4 (U00142)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-ORTHOD

An examination of the historical and doctrinal forces behind the first four ecumenical councils, Nicaga (325), Constantinople 1 (381), Ephesus (431) and Chalcedon (451) and their definitions of the nature of God and of Christ.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : History of Christianity as a World Religion 1 recommended

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Ecclesiastical History, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
24/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Senate Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- comment intelligently on the documents of the first four ecumenical councils in relation to their historical and theological backgrounds;
- critically assess the notion of orthodoxy as it emerged through these councils;
- show increased skills in oral and literary presentation and critical assessment.