Students undertaking this unit will learn about the two schools of Christological teaching (Alexandria & Antioch) in the early church and the Christological controversies of the 5th century that arose as a result. Students will study the Christological teaching, canons and documents of the two Ecumenical councils Ephesus (431) and Chalcedon (451), focusing on the Christological debate. The Christological stand of the Oriental Orthodox Churches, particularly the position of the Coptic Church, will be explored, compared and contrasted to the definition adopted at the Council of Chalcedon. The unit will cover the efforts to reconcile the two views of the relationship of the Divinity and Humanity of the incarnated Christ from the 5th century till the modern dialogue in the 20th and 21ST centuries.
Unit code: CT9700A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Distinguish the Christological teaching of the two schools (Alexandria and Antioch) of the early church |
2. | Explain the critical issues in the development of the Church's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ |
3. | Discuss the Christological teaching which arose out of Ecumenical councils in the 5TH century |
4. | Compare and contrast the distinguishing features of the Christological understanding of Oriental Orthodox churches with the definition adopted at the Council of Chalcedon |
5. | Analyse some of the efforts to reconcile the two schools of Christological teaching made in past and modern times |
6. | Evaluate the Christological understanding of the key figures involved in the Council of Chalcedon |
One unit of New Testament or Church History Prohibited combinations: Only one of CT9700A or CT9709A may be taken
Weekly lectures and class discussions
Also, handouts, and articles from various texts will be available online.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay 3000 Words |
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Essay | Essay 3000 words |
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Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 15:47:29 +1100