Basic studies: Intoduction to Systematic Theology

Upon completing the study unit, a successful student - Understands the scientific nature of systematic theology - Understands the limits of scientific knowledge - Understands the most important questions concerning the relation between scientific knowledge and religious belief - Is familiar with the central concepts of philosophy of religion and fundamental theology The course will provide students with capacities in identification and development of expertise and critical thinking and academic argumentation.

Raunio – P. Luomanen (toim.), Teologia - johdatus tutkimukseen (2010), s. 110-155 (46 s.) O.P. Vainio – A. Visala: Johdatus uskonnonfilosofiaan (287 s.) A.E. McGrath, Kristillisen uskon perusteet (vuoden 2012 tai uudempi painos), luvut, 5-8, s. 147-274 (127 s.) L. Ayres, What is Catholic theology? - artikkeli teoksessa The Oxford handbook of Catholic Theology, toim. Ayres, L., & Volpe, M. A.

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