Theology

The purpose of this unit will not be to focus upon any particular theological topic, but rather it will seek to introduce you to the nature and task of theology in general, namely the atmosphere in which theology is undertaken. And so, this unit will want to endeavor to introduce you to the major issues and concerns which arise from the study of theology in general. How is one to approach the study of theology How is it similar to other subjects within the university campus How is it unique Is it different Indeed, as you proceed through the course unit, you will come to an appreciation of the uniqueness of theology when compared to other academic disciplines within the university campus.

This course unit engages the thought and methods of the early Church Fathers, investigating the major trends in Christian tradition up to the early fifth century. It assists students to understand the connection between historical circumstances, the spiritual life and the formulation of Christian theology.

This course unit examines systematically the Church’s teaching on the mystery of the Holy Trinity. It aims to demonstrate soteriological and existential consequences of this doctrine for the way Christians live their lives. It is an advanced unit and may form part of a Major in the sub-discipline of Systematic Theology within the Discipline of Theology.

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in the introductory unit in theology. It prepares the student for more specialised study at higher levels through a study of the nature, attributes and creative work of the Triune God as this is made known to us through his self-revelation.

This unit introduces students to a central theme of theology, viz. that faith is lived within a community of believers. It prepares students for later units in the churchs sacraments and ministry.

This course unit engages the thought and methods of the early Byzantine Fathers, investigating the major trends within the Greek Christian tradition from the fourth to the ninth century, especially relating to Christology and the Fathers contribution to the ecumenical councils. Building on Early Church Fathers, it assists students to understand the connection between historical circumstances, the spiritual life and the formulation of Christian theology in the early Byzantine period.

This course unit engages the thought and methods of the later Byzantine Fathers, investigating the major trends within the Greek Christian tradition from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Building on Early Byzantine Fathers, it assists students to understand the connection between historical circumstances, the spiritual life and the formulation of Christian theology in the later Byzantine period.

The undergraduate course unit examines the major doctrines found in the fourth century ‘Nicene Creed’ with a view to demonstrating the slow emergence of what came to be defined as pro-Nicene orthodoxy. In so doing students will have been immersed deeply in those doctrines which lie at the very heart of the Christian faith and been exposed to the perennial power latent in that ancient text.

Have you ever wondered what the study of theology is all about? Is it simply about God and the afterlife? Or is it something infinitely greater? What is the relationship between science and theology? Join Assoc. Prof. Kariatlis in his Introduction to Theology unit as he shows the way that theology is more than simply learning facts about God, but rather can enrich our day-to-day life, the way we relate to one another and the world more broadly; namely learning to live life to the fullest since Christ said that he came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10).

This graduate course unit engages the main themes and characteristics of the patristic tradition, which it examines within their historical context up to the early fifth century and from a comparative perspective. It assists students to appreciate the significance of various trends in traditional theology and spirituality for the general Christian experience.

This course unit examines systematically the Churchs teaching on the mystery of the Holy Trinity. It aims to demonstrate soteriological and existential consequences of this doctrine for the way Christians live their lives. It is an advanced unit and may form part of a Major in the sub-discipline of Systematic Theology within the Discipline of Theology.

This unit introduces students to a central theme of theology, viz. that faith is lived within a community of believers. It prepares students for later units in the church’s sacraments and ministry.

This graduate unit builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the introductory unit in theology. It prepares the student for more specialised study at higher levels through a study of the nature, attributes and creative work of the Triune God as this is made known to us through his self-revelation.

This course unit engages the thought and methods of the early Byzantine Fathers, investigating the major trends within the Greek Christian tradition from the fourth to the ninth century, especially relating to Christology and the Fathers contribution to the ecumenical councils. Building on Early Church Fathers, it assists students to understand the connection between historical circumstances, the spiritual life and the formulation of Christian theology in the early Byzantine period.

This course unit engages the thought and methods of the middle and later Byzantine Fathers, investigating the major trends within the Greek Christian tradition from the eighth to the fourteenth century. Building on Early Byzantine Fathers, it assists students to understand the connection between historical circumstances, the spiritual life and the formulation of Christian theology in the middle and later Byzantine period.

This graduate course unit advances the study of the patristic phenomenon by focusing on the crucial contributions of St Maximus the Confessor. It enables students to appreciate these contributions within a complex framework, theological, spiritual, literary and historical.

The postgraduate course unit examines the major doctrines found in the fourth century Nicene Creed with a view to demonstrating the slow emergence of what came to be defined as pro-Nicene orthodoxy. In so doing students will have been immersed deeply in those doctrines which lie at the very heart of the Christian faith and been exposed to the perennial power latent in that ancient text.