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Identical coursesOrthodox Theology and Liturgy (B-KUL-A0AF0A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
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This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year.Aims
The student is able to reflect on and communicate about the theological significance of key Orthodox theologians. Students will know how the Orthodox theological method developed.
This course is required by the "Erkende instantie Orthodoxe godsdienst" for teachers of Orthodox religion. The course is taught by an Orthodox.
The student will acquire a knowledge of key concepts of Orthodox theology and liturgy through the reading and analysis of fundamental texts in order to understand the doctrine, ecclesiology and sacramentology of the Orthodox Church.
Is included in these courses of study
- Research Master: Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (Leuven) 90 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Brussel) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Geel) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Aalst) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Kortrijk) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Brugge) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Diepenbeek) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Antwerpen) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de godsdienst (verkort programma voor masters) (Gent) 60 ects.
- Microcredential academie spirituele zorg vanuit christelijk-orthodox perspectief (Leuven) 41 ects.
Activities
4 ects. Orthodox Theology and Liturgy (B-KUL-A0AF0a)
Content
The course will focus on key concepts of Orthodox theology and liturgy: The notion of Tradition, Eucharistic Ecclesiology, Sanctification of Time and Life, Eschatology through the study of the works of major Orthodox theologicans such as G. Florovsky, N. Afanassieff, V. Lossky, A. Schmemann and J. Zizioulas.
Course material
John Meyendorff, Byzantine Theology. Historical Trends and Doctrinal Themes. New York: Fordham University Press, 1979.
Job Getcha, The Typikon Decoded: An Explanation of Byzantine Liturgical Practice, trad. Paul Meyendorff, Crestwood, NY: SVS Press, 2012.
Job Getcha, The Euchologion Unveiled. An Explanation of Byzantine Liturgical Practice, vol. II, Crestwood, NY: SVS Press, 2021.