The Theology of the Early Church

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No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. The patristic period is the most formative period of Christian theology. Studying it is to place oneself in a privileged position from which to understand the emergence of a whole tradition of thought, with its basic motives, problems, and solutions. This is the period in which the early church, with its Biblical legacy, takes root in the world of ancient Greece and Rome. Studying patristic theology, however, is more than a historical exercise, for contemporary theology is very often characterized by a retrieval of ancient sources, which is why a solid grounding in the theology of the early church remains indispensable for theological work at a higher level. This course focuses on the reading of patristic primary sources and provides a well-rounded understanding the theological situation of the early church. Degree of Bachelor or completed courses of at least 180 credits at first cycle level, of which at least 90 credits with progression in some main field of study where it is included a bachelor's thesis of at least 15 credits. Qualified are also those that have equivalent foreign education or that have equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation. Furthermore, knowledge corresponding to English A/English 5 is required. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.