Basic studies: Introduction to History of Doctrine

After the course students will be able to - recognize central doctrines of Christian tradition - know the key formative developments regarding Christian doctrines - recognize doctrinal point of views in Christian texts and practices - know central theological discources and theologians with their particular emphases The students will be able to understand key doctrinal concepts, historical developments and know the essential meaning of the formative centuries to whole Christian tradition.

S. A. Harvey & Hunter, D. G., The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Studies. Selection of articles. Kelly, J. N. D. (1978). Early Christian Doctrines (use the latest edition), chapters 9-13, circa 150 p.

Timing: Lectures in spring semester. Book exam and learning assignments through the year, also in summer. Offering data: Major and minor students of theology, open university students, and students of of universities with cross-institutional cooperation (20 places). Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Critical thinking, Identification and development of expertise