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TH7: Christology
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Christology
Christology
TH7
NFQ Level:
8
ECTS Credits:
5
Module Aims
To introduce the student to the various quests for the historical Jesus, to examine the
historical development of Christological doctrine and to make sense of the teaching of
Chalcedon (451) in relation to the various approaches to the question of the
knowledge of Jesus. It will also indicate the relevance of pure Chalcedonianism and
Neo-Chalcedonianism for understandings of contemporary Christologies and Christian
theologies of God as Trinitarian.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
Learning Outcomes
Associated Programme
Outcomes
MO1 understand the difference between the
quests for the historical Jesus.
PO4
MO2 appreciate the distinctiveness of Jesus’
revelation of God as God of love for all.
PO8
MO3 outline the historical development of
Christological doctrine in relation to
corresponding heresies.
PO5
MO4 explain the teaching of the Council of
Chalcedon.
PO2
MO5 apply the teaching of Chalcedon to the
question of the knowledge of Jesus.
PO7
MO6 Display a critical awareness of the impact
of early Christologies on contemporary
ones.
PO8
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
TH7: Christology
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Content
New Testament Christologies
The quests for the historical Jesus
The Reign of God in love in the New Testament
The development of Christological doctrine
The parameters of the teaching of the Council of Chalcedon
The implications of Chalcedon for the knowledge exercised by Jesus
Pure-Chacedonianism (Rahner) and Neo-Chalcedonianism (Balthasar)
Assessment Breakdown
Essay
MO2-4
End-of-module examination
MO5-7
40%
60%
Coursework Breakdown
Type
Description
Workload
Type
Lecture
Independent Learning
Library
Assignment
%
Outcome
addressed
% of
Total
Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Assessment Date
Hours
24
25
25
26
Total Workload 100
Resources
Essential Book Resources
W. Kasper, Jesus the Christ, London: T & T Clark International, 2011.
J. P. Meier, A Marginal Jew. Rethinking the Historical Jesus I, II, New York: Doubleday, 1991, 1994.
J.N.D. Kelly, Early Christian Doctrines, London: Black, 1960.
Essential Article/Paper Resources
TH7: Christology
Other Resources
G. Lohfink, Jesus of Nazareth. What He Wanted, Who He Was, Collegeville: Liturgical, 2012.
R. Brown, Raymond, An Introduction to NT Christology, London: Chapman, 1994.
F.J. Matera, New Testament Christology, Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.
G. O’Collins, Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1995.
E. Lyons, Jesus: Self-Portrait by God, Dublin: Columba, 1994.
Module Managers & Teachers
Module Coordinators
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Semester One
Semester Two
Module Teachers
Staff Member
Dr Tom Dalzell
Staff Member
Dr Tom Dalzell
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