Overview
Aims
to know and is able to apply the concept of dogma;
to know and is able to explain the differences between the Orthodox dogmas and the dogmas belonging to the other Christian confessions;
to know the specific characteristics of the Orthodox dogmatics;
to define and explains the general evolution of the dogmas;
to apply the rules of an organized and efficient work, and manifest a responsible attitude toward the didactical-scientific domain, in order to creatively exploit his own potential, observing, in the same time, the principles and norms of professional ethics.
Course contents
1. The Person of the Holy Ghost in the Salvation’s Act, 2. The Divine Grace and Its Characteristics, 3. The Report between Grace and Nature: Catholic Theories, the Protestant Doctrine, 4. The Subjective Salvation: the Correction, 5. The Faith and the Good Deeds, 6. The Church’s Being, 7. The Church’ Characteristics, 8. The Church’s Hierarchy, 9. The Confessional Differences Regarding the Church, 10. The Being of the Holy Mysteries: Sign, Symbol, Sacrament, Mysterion, 11. The Instituting, 12. The Celebrant and the Validity of the Holy Mysteries, 13. The Mystery of the Holy Baptism, 14. The Anointment with the Holy Chrism.
Learning outcomes
critical reading skills on bibliographic sources and ability to initiate own research
Assessment
Written paper-interpretative essay – 40%. Frontal evaluation/ Oral exam: 60%