Church History
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course provides the general lines of the history of Christian churches and the necessary tools to navigate the problems posed by a two-thousand-year-old event. Particular attention is given to the relationship between texts and images, sources and studies. The course is divided into three modules: the third module is reserved for the more in-depth study of a figure or a particularly significant moment for the history of the church.
Expected learning outcomes
To take the exam successfully, the student will have to demonstrate a complete knowledge of the materials of the course and must be able to master the specific language of the discipline, with a clear, orderly and systematic exhibition, demonstrating autonomous and personal skills for the redrafting of the content. The achievement of these objectives allows the student to pass on to a discussion with the teacher in the classroom; the discussion of the gradually proposed sources (available in the space dedicated to the course on ARIEL) will be a moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in seminars and meetings proposed by the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance. Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Jesus and the Church: Ernest Renan
Module 1: Introduction to the history of the church
Module 2: An outline of 2000 years
Module 3: The Life of Jesus by Ernest Renan
Module 1: Introduction to the history of the church
Module 2: An outline of 2000 years
Module 3: The Life of Jesus by Ernest Renan
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules A and B) and of the materials published in the e-learning platform ARIEL; knowledge of the following volumes: F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss.
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules A, B and C) and of the materials published in the e-learning platform ARIEL; knowledge of the following volumes: F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., and E. Renan, Vita di Gesù, Salani, Firenze 1892 (PDF on ARIEL)
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., and P.G. Camaiani, Il diavolo e la questione romana. Saggi sulle mentalità dell'Ottocento, Il Mulino, Bologna 2018
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., P.G. Camaiani, Il diavolo e la questione romana. Saggi sulle mentalità dell'Ottocento, Il Mulino, Bologna 2018, and E. Renan, Vita di Gesù, Salani, Firenze 1892 (PDF on ARIEL)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules A and B) and of the materials published in the e-learning platform ARIEL; knowledge of the following volumes: F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss.
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules A, B and C) and of the materials published in the e-learning platform ARIEL; knowledge of the following volumes: F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., and E. Renan, Vita di Gesù, Salani, Firenze 1892 (PDF on ARIEL)
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., and P.G. Camaiani, Il diavolo e la questione romana. Saggi sulle mentalità dell'Ottocento, Il Mulino, Bologna 2018
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of F. Bolgiani, Introduzione alla "Storia della Cristianesimo" ed alla "Storia della Chiesa", Morcelliana, Brescia 2017, M. Heim, Introduzione alla storia della chiesa, Einaudi, Torino 2002 e ss., P.G. Camaiani, Il diavolo e la questione romana. Saggi sulle mentalità dell'Ottocento, Il Mulino, Bologna 2018, and E. Renan, Vita di Gesù, Salani, Firenze 1892 (PDF on ARIEL)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita' didattica A
M-STO/07 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND OF CHURCHES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/07 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND OF CHURCHES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/07 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND OF CHURCHES - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)