The Patristic renewal in the twentieth century in philosophy and theology FIL-ENG-SM>mono2
The lecture will cover the following topics:
1. The concept and characteristics of the patristic renaissance: the neo-patristic synthesis, neo-patristics.
2. Patristic synthesis vs. neo-patristic synthesis
3. The "father" of the neo-patristic synthesis: Fr. Georges Florovsky. Part 1
4. Fr. Georges Florovsky. Part 2
5. Nouvelle théologie: Yves Congar, Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, et al. The patristic revival in Protestantism: K. Barth
6. V. Lossky – life and work
7. The research of Fr. V. Krivoshein: the rediscovery of St. Gregory Palamas
8. Fr. Cyprian Kern – life and work
9. Myrrha Lot-Borodine and the theme of deification
10. Neo-patristic synthesis and process philosophy
11. Neo-patristic synthesis and science
12. Contemporary representatives of neo-patristics
13. The significance of the patristic revival.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
1. The student possesses organized, detailed knowledge regarding selected topics of the Patristic Renaissance.
2. The student is able to analyze key philosophical categories that emerged within the Patristic Renaissance.
Assessment criteria
The final grade will be presented on the basis of three criteria:
1. Regular and active participation in classes
2. Preparation of one or more 20-minute presentations on a given topic.
3. Knowledge of the reading set by the teacher
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