Course Materials for Patristic and Medieval Theology--Fall 2009

Course Description

Course Syllabus

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Quiz Chart

 

 

Reading Report Chart

Due Date

Selection

Words to Write[1]

Points

  Report #1 Coversheet

Fill out

3

(Report #1)

Introduction to the Apostolic Fathers

0

1

 

Ignatius, Epistle to the Romans (Note: it is only necessary to read the shorter version.)

150

4

Ignatius, Epistle to Polycarp (Note: It is only necessary to read the shorter version.)

150

3

Mon. class: 10/5

Justin Martyr, First Apology

600

23

Thur. class: 10/8

Tertullian, Against Praxeas

750

27

 

Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries, pp. 39-111

0

20

 

Total Points Possible for Report #1

 

81

  Report #2 Coversheet Fill out 3

(Report #2)

Athanasius, On the Incarnation of the Word

750

29

 

Athanasius, Defense of the Nicene Definition

500

16

Augustine, On Nature and Grace

750

28

Mon. class: 11/9

Augustine, On Grace and Free Will

600

21

Thur. class: 11/12

Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries, pp. 112-201

0

25

 

Total Points Possible for Report #2

 

122

  Report #3 Coversheet Fill out 3

(Report #3)

Rule of St. Benedict

600

21

 

Mon. class: 12/14

Anselm, Cur Deus Homo?

750

33

Aquinas, Summa Theologica 1.1, Sacred Doctrine

150

6

Thur. class: 12/17

Aquinas, Summa Theologica 1.2, Existence of God

150

3

 

Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries, pp. 202-263

0

17

 

Total Points Possible for Report #3

 

83


 

[1]For selections that do not require a written summary (e.g., Cairns), simply indicate the percentage of the assigned selection that you actually read by the due date.