Patristic philosophy

Dive into the foundations of ancient Christian thought with our Patristic Philosophy course. During this course, you will explore the following key topics:

• Introduction to Patristic Philosophy: Learn about the historical and cultural context in which patristic thought developed.
• The Christian Vocation in Early Patristics: Examine how early Christians understood and lived their spiritual vocation.
• The Bible: To study in depth the central role of the Bible in patristic thought and theology.
• Biblical texts: To study the interpretations and commentaries of the Fathers of the Church on biblical texts.
• The Humanism of Early Christianity: Discover how humanism intertwined with the faith and practice of early Christianity.
  
  

Duration: 1 month (3 credits).

Modality: 100% on-line.

Estimated number of hours of study: 50 to 60 hours (3 credits).

Starting date: 1st of each month.

Price: $195

• Immediate access: Students will be able to access the course from the first day of the month following their enrolment.

• Reading material: The course includes compulsory and optional readings for further reading on the topics covered.

• Assessments: Assessments will take the form of a 20-question multiple-choice quiz and a 10-question true/false multiple-choice quiz.

• Active reflective journal: Students will keep an active reflective journal to record and analyse their progress and learning throughout the course.

• Optional essays: Students have the opportunity to submit 2-3 optional essays to improve their grade. The best papers may be highlighted and published on our website.

• Supplementary teaching material: The course is enriched with videos and other teaching resources to complement learning.

• Acquire a deep knowledge of the roots of ancient Christian thought.
• To understand the teachings and doctrines of the Fathers of the Church, such as St. Augustine and St. Jerome.
• To analyze the historical and cultural context in which patristic philosophy emerged.
• Study the interpretations and commentaries of the biblical texts made by the Fathers of the Church.
• To explore humanism and its integration into early Christianity.
• Evaluate the influence of patristic philosophy on theology and Western philosophy throughout the centuries.

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