Course TP403 · Year IV · Autumn 2019-2020

Moral Theology (III)

Compulsory course in Pastoral Orthodox Theology, taught by Oliviu-Petru Botoi.

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Overview

Lecturer
Oliviu-Petru Botoi
Seminar tutor
Oliviu-Petru Botoi
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English, French
Domain
Theology
Field of study
Pastoral Orthodox Theology
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, exemplification, conversation, debate.
Entry requirements
-

Aims

Acquiring in-depth knowledge of the virtue of faith, love and hope;

Realization of the importance of knowing God;

Knowledge of the basic elements of Christian ecology;

Practical knowledge and awareness of the influence of technology on human life.

Course contents

Theological virtue of faith; Theological virtue of hope; Theological virtue of love;

Learning outcomes

Get to know and deepen your knowledge about the three theological virtues; Distinguish the ways of knowing God; It realizes the importance of the human body created by God from an eschatological perspective; Learn about elements of Christian ecology and the influences of technology on human life in general and on the spiritual life of the Christian in particular;

Assessment

It defines faith, hope and love. He knows at least one biblical or patristic foundation for each theological virtue; Defines ecology and technique; Written paper-interpretative essay – 10%. Frontal evaluation/ Oral exam: 90%.

Recommended reading

The Mystery of the Church: A Course in Orthodox Dogmatic Theology
Boris Bobrinskoy
St Vladimirs Seminary Press, New York, 2002 · 292
La Connaissance de Dieu selon la tradition orientale : L'enseignement patristique, liturgique et iconographique
Paul Evdokimov
Vavier, Paris, 1968 · 159
The Soul, the Body and Death
Lazar Puhalo
Synaxis Press, Monastery All Saints, 1994 · 138