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LevelChurch and Theology in the Middle Ages (B-KUL-A01B2A)
This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year.
Aims
To acquire further skills in the study of medieval theology, especially with regard to the issues discussed in class.
Previous knowledge
No specific prerequisites. As some of the texts discussed in class are only available in Latin, basic knowledge of Latin is necessary.
Content
The course will deal with "capita selecta" from the medieval theology of the Latin Church.
(1) Discussion of medieval poetic theology;
(2) Discussion of passages from various authors (e.g. Anselm, William of Saint-Thierry, Bonaventure, Albert, Thomas Aquinas) concerning the theological theme of "divinisation";
(3) Reading the so-called "Votum" of the papal theological commission in Avignon which contains its discussion with Meister Eckhart.
Course material
Articles and literature
Is also included in other courses
Activities
4.0 ects. Church and Theology in the Middle Ages (B-KUL-A01B2a)
Content
The course will deal with "capita selecta" from the medieval theology of the Latin Church.
(1) Discussion of medieval poetic theology;
(2) Discussion of passages from various authors (e.g. Anselm, William of Saint-Thierry, Bonaventure, Albert, Thomas Aquinas) concerning the theological theme of "divinisation";
(3) Reading the so-called "Votum" of the papal theological commission in Avignon which contains its discussion with Meister Eckhart.
Aims
To acquire further skills in the study of the Medieval theology, especially with regard to the issues discussed in class.
Description of learning activities
Close reading and discussion of texts.
Course material
The reader will be available at the beginning of the academic year. Some of the texts are only available in Latin.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Church and Theology in the Middle Ages (B-KUL-A21B2a)
Explanation
If they wish, students can write a paper in which one of the issues of the course is studied further. In that case, they should contact Prof. Faesen beforehand in order to determine the topic of the paper.
