Specific Topics: Theology of Reformation

Objective

Learning outcomes: A successful student will - become acquainted with central topics of the theology of reformation - be aware of current research on the Reformation theology - be able to relate the views of reformation to current issues - be able to comment on the bases of Reformation theology in the discussion between church and society - be able to use media literacy in evaluation of the discussion between church and society

Content

The course will deepen students’ knowledge of core contents of the reformation theology and the current research on it.

Materials

E. McGrath, Reformation Thought. An Introduction. 3rd or later edition. (329 p.) K. Stjerna, Lutheran Theology. A Grammar of Faith. (218 p.) B. McGinn, Mysticism in the Reformation (The Presence of God, vol VI, 350 p.) P. Hinlicky & D. Nelson (Ed.), The Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther. Selection of articles. T. Mannermaa, Christ Present in Faith (158 p.), and Two Kinds of Love: Martin Luther's Religious World (144 p.) O.-P. Vainio (ed.), Engaging Luther (242 p.) O.-P. Vainio, Justification and participation in Christ: the development of the Lutheran doctrine of justification from Luther to the Formula of concord (1580) (259 p.) I. Karimies, In Your Light We See the Light. Martin Luther’s Understanding of Faith and Reality between 1513 and 1521. (E-thesis, online publication, university of Helsinki) M. C. Mattes, Martin Luther's Theology of Beauty: A Reappraisal (240 p.) R. Saarinen, Luther and the Gift. (323 p.) A. Raunio (ed.), Darkness, Light, and Active Love Studies on Theory and Practice in Luther and Lutheran–Orthodox Ecumenical Theology (192 p.) V. Mäkinen (Ed.), Reformation and the Law, s. 1–127. (128 p.) R. W. Holder (Ed.), Calvin and Luther. The Continuing Relationship (235 p.) McKim (Ed.), The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin (370 p.) P. Helm, John Calvin’s Ideas (448 p.) T. H. L. Parker, Calvin - an introduction to his thought (166 p.) T. F. Torrance, Calvin's doctrine of man (183 s.)J.A. Null, J.W. Yates III (ed.), Reformation Anglicanism: A Vision for Today's Global Communion (The Reformation Anglicanism Essential Library, Volume 1) (244 p.) Or literature agreed with the teacher

Further information

Time: 4th or 5th study year Mode of study 1): Literature is examined in the lecture exam Modes of study 2) and 3) are available around the year. Offering data: Major students of systematic theology and students accepted to Diak-UEF-Cross-Institutional Studies. Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: Finnish. Literature and material distributed at the lecture course may also be in English. Generic skills: Digitalization, Interaction and communication, Critical thinking