Programme
ECTS credits: 4
Weekly class hours: 2
Course Content
1. Introduction to the course
2. Hosea 1-3
3. Hosea 4
4. Isaiah 1
5. Isaiah 2-5
6. Isaiah 6-7
7. Isaiah 40-43
8. Jeremiah 31,31-34
9. Ezechiel 36
10. Daniel 1-2
11. Daniel 3-4
12. Daniel 6
13. Daniel 7-8
14. Daniel 9-10
15. Review and final discussion
ECTS credits: 4
Weekly class hours: 2
Course Content
1. Logos in the Gospel of John
2. The concepts of 'tradition' and 'witnesses' in the Gospel of John
3. The Gospel of John and the synoptic Gospels
4. Faith in the Gospel of John
5. Semeia in the Gospel of John, and other structural issues
6. Anti-Semitism in the Gospel of John
7. Jesus the "Bread of Life" I
8. Jesus the "Bread of Life" II
9. Jesus' testament for the Church
10. The unity of Christians
11. The Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John
12. The growing faith: the issue of "traitors" and their rehabilitation
ECTS credits: 2
Weekly class hours: 1
Course Content
1. Introduction to the course
2. The subject matter and method of biblical theology
3. The relationship between God, man and the world
4. God the Creator
5. God the Savior
6. The Covenant (Old Testament covenants and the announcement of the New Covenant)
7. Faith
8. Unbelief (idolatry of Israel and Judah)
9. Conversion
10. Messianic promises in the Pentateuch
11. Messianic promises in the historical writings
12. Messianic promises in prophetic writings
13. Messianic promises in sapiential writings and in the Psalms
14. Biblical anthropology
15. Review and final discusssion
ECTS credits: 2
Weekly class hours: 1
Course Content
1. Introductory lecture – introduction to the objectives and grading structure of the course; overview of basic concepts of Eastern Orthodox theology
2. Overview of the key historical events in the development of Eastern Orthodox theological thought and spirituality, and an analysis of the segments of Christian tradition crucial to the creation of Orthodox dogmas and tradition
3. Overview of the concept and structure of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and a constructive critical review of its contextualization
4. Overview of particular ecclesial-theological aspects of Eastern Orthodoxy (sacraments, relationship between Scripture and tradition, soteriology, evil and suffering, apophatic theology…)
5. Theoretical elaboration and practical demonstration of the act of worship as the essence of ecclesial existence
6. Field teaching: visit to the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Zagreb, where the Eastern Orthodox bishop, priest, or deacon will give students and insight into the liturgical space of the Cathedral and its sacral particularities, as well as a demonstration of the very act of worship
7. Review of the social and ecumenical challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy in the 21st century
8. Course review and final discussion
ECTS credits: 3
Weekly class hours: 1
Course Content
1. Introduction to the objectives and modes of teaching of the course
2. Defining the concept of mission and the mission of the Church
3. Biblical and theological roots of the concept of mission
4. Mission in the New Testament I: Gospels
5. Mission in the New Testament II: Epistles
6. Mission in the middle ages
7. Mission from the reformation to the 19th century
8. Paradigm shift in the concept of mission – Protestant and Catholic paradigm shifts
9. The concept of inculturation in the understanding of the role of mission
10. Intercultural communication and the communication of faith
11. The variety of mission practices
12. Interreligious dialogue and mission
13. Review
14. Final discussion
ECTS credits: 5
Weekly class hours: 3
Course Content
This course combines the thematic material of theoretical and practical teaching. Within that material, the following units can be singled out:
1. Introductory discussion – homiletics and preaching
2. Definitions and different preaching contexts
3. Historical overview of homiletics and a more detailed analysis of contemporary homiletical trends
4. Theology of preaching – the preacher – the biblical text – the community of hearers
5. Field teaching – listening and analyzing a sermon (1.)
6. The role of the preacher and the ongoing formation of the preacher
7. The role of the biblical text – types of interpretation
8. The role of the listener – sermon as a dialogue or conversation
9. Sermon preparation – exegesis, focus and the function of a sermon
10. Sermon preparation – different forms and elements of a sermon (introduction, connections, images, experiences, conclusion…)
11. Field teaching – listening and analyzing a sermon (2.)
12. Sermon delivery and nonverbal elements
13. Student sermons and group analysis
14. Sermon planning and sermon evaluation
15. Final review and exam preparation
As a part of field teaching, the students will visit a number of services of different Church communities and listen to the sermons which they will then analyze individually and evaluate as a group. This process is to be done in accordance with the knowledge and skills acquired during the theoretical part of classes.
ECTS credits: 4
Weekly class hours: 3
Course Content
1. Introduction to the course: the concept and history of pastoral counseling
2. The profile and features of a pastoral worker
3. Pastoral psychology
4. Difficult and special pastoral situations
5. Pastoral counseling for marriage, open relationships, families, the young, the ill, the elderly, the dying, singles, the homeless, migrants, refugees, prisoners, addicts, vulnerable groups …
6. Prevention of violence and conflict
7. Relationship between the pastoral worker and the participant/client
8. Basic principles of logotherapy and other forms of psychotherapy
9. The differences and the appropriate relationship between spiritual guidance and psychotherapy
10. The healing power of sacraments and liturgy
11. Pastoral counseling for pastoral counselors
12. Confession
13. Pastoral counseling in Croatia and the world
14. Current disputed issues and interventions (pastoral incubator)
15. Exercises 1
16. Exercises 2
17. Course assessment
ECTS credits: 4
Weekly class hours: 2
Course Content
1. Introduction to the course and its objectives
2. The concept of righteousness in the Old Testament – sedake
3. The concept of righteousness in the New Testament – dikaiosyine
4. Transformation of the concept of righteousness – sedake, dikaiosyne, iustificatio
5. Augustine's concept of salvation I
6. Augustine's concept of salvation II
7. Thomas Aquinas and habitual grace
8. Nature and grace
9. Martin Luther and the theology of the cross
10. Imputed righteousness
11. The relationship between nature and grace in Reformation theology
12. The Council of Trent and the reaction to the Reformation concept of salvation
13. Modern and contemporary concepts of salvation
14. Final discussion and review
ECTS credits: 2
Weekly class hours: 2
Course Content
This course is entirely based on practical engagement within the context of a local ecclesial community, and is primarily focused on the study of preaching in the everyday life of a community of believers. Accordingly, its contents, as well its dynamics, are largely determined by the particularities of ecclesial life of the given community. The students are assigned to a particular community, and mentors (who are usually ministers in that community in charge of preaching) have the possibility to design particular activities in cooperation and with the agreement of the instructor.
Generally speaking, under the guidance of a chosen mentor, students can in various ways observe and participate in regular and special activities related to preaching. These can include:
1. attending worship services and listening to sermons;
2. individual and group analysis and evaluation of attended sermons;
3. active participation in the mentor's preparation of a sermon;
4. participation in discussions with members of the community related to preaching;
5. preparation and delivery of one's own sermon;
6. collecting feedback on a delivered sermon and evaluating the feedback;
7. helping the mentor and other church ministers plan and hold worship services.
During the course of field teaching, the mentor introduces students to his/her community, explains the particularities of the preaching ministry that stem from the local context and tradition of the community, introduces students to the dynamics of the preaching ministry, reveals current issues that require preaching engagement, and clarifies all of the relevant factors that contribute to, determine, or shape the existing and planned forms of preaching.
Depending on their affinities and future plans, during the course of the semester, the students have the possibility to either commit themselves to the processes of active listening and evaluation of sermons, or to prepare themselves to preach independently. According to their choice, the students complete precisely defined tasks under the supervision of their mentor or the course instructor.
During the course of the semester, the mentor is available to students for additional questions, discussion, and evaluation. Upon completion of field teaching, the students conduct a group oral evaluation of their engagement, and discuss their experiences and newly acquired insights.
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