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The Development of Christian
Thinking and Practice:
Christianity in the Cultures
of Late Antiquity
The purpose of this course is to investigate the
historical and cultural environment in which early
Christianity developed. Looking at literary as well
as material evidence (archaeological finds, artwork,
inscriptions), the course will explore customs,
beliefs, institutions and different identities of the
early Christians within the framework of the social,
political, religious and cultural context of the Roman
Empire. In particular, the course will emphasize
the relationship between the ethical and doctrinal
reflection of early Christianity (the ‘discovery’ of
the self, the role of women within family and
society, the beginnings of Christian asceticism)
and corresponding tendencies in the philosophies
and cults of the Graeco-Roman world.
Name of lecturer
Professor Daniele Pevarello
How to apply
Applications can be made in person on
Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
in the Department of Religions and Theology,
room 5010, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity
College, Dublin 2 or by post before January 2015.
Fee
€150 for the course. For security reasons
payment should be by cheque/draft/postal
money order only, made payable to Trinity
College no. 1 account. A concession rate is
available to second and third level students,
unemployed persons and those in receipt of a
social welfare pension.
Date
Teaching in Hilary term commences during the
week beginning 12 January 2015. Please note
this is a day-time course.
Duration
The course runs for a total of eleven weeks.
Further information
Contact: Jane Welch, Executive Officer,
Department of Religions and Theology,
Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Phone: 01 896 1297, email:
Religions: World Christianities
and Classical Thinkers on
Religion
Part 1: World Christianities – Africa
and Asia
The centre of gravity of Christianity has changed
in the world, leading inevitably to a change in
theologies. This course will give students an
insight into Christianity away from its European
centres on the peripheries in Africa and Asia. It
will look at traditional ‘indigenous’ Christianities
dating back to the third century: Coptic
Christianity in North Africa and the Syrian
Orthodox, Syro-Malabar, the Syro-Malankara
and other rites in India. There will be an
examination of both the 16th and 19th century
missionary movements and finally a look at
more recent developments in Africa initiated
Christianity and the wider Pentecostal
development on both continents.
The course will look at some of the theological
and pastoral issues emerging: healing,
deliverance and faith gospel, the place of Christ
in salvation, subaltern theologies, and the
importance of inter-religious dialogue.
Name of lecturer
Professor Patrick Claffey
How to apply
Applications can be made in person on
Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
in the Department of Religions and Theology,
