Dear All, I realize that I have a pleasure to address the experts, but sometimes even experts may enjoy a small /repetitio/: in a couple of days we start an online course "Meet the Queen. Introduction to Medieval Theology" at Collegium Volatile. After all, when did you last write a /questio/? Or discussed the existence of God? We will read source texts and talk. Join us. With very best regards, Emilia Zochowska
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Meet the Queen. Introduction to Medieval Theology
Which is the queen of sciences? Mathematics? Logic? Philosophy? In the Middle Ages there was no doubt: it´s Theology. In this period Christianity shaped the framework for culture: literature, philosophical enquiry and even architecture were revolving round the central notion of God – and God could have been accessed through intellectual enquiry.
The unique structure of this course takes us to the three places where theology was practiced: *university* (scholastic theology), *cloister* (monastic theology) and *parish church* (sermons and preaching). We will also give a voice to women and other laymen – people who contributed to the theological milieu of the period even though they were not professional theologians. This course is a must for those interested in any aspect of the Middle Ages.
The course is an introduction: it will lead you inside the huge building of Medieval Theology, but it will not make you an expert. You will meet many significant authors, hear some more names and book titles and get a general idea about the intellectual milieu of the period. Still, many other great names and books will be absent. You will also get an opportunity to present and explore your own favorite Medieval authors. On the reading list you will find, among others: *Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Bernard de Clairvaux, Birgitta of Sweden, Anthony of Padua, Francesco Savonarola*.
This course is quite time consuming (ca. 5 h/week, most of that is individual reading): in relatively short time you will be immersed into a world of Medieval literature (*many* *source texts to read*!). All texts will be available in English translation.
*The course is designed and taught by Emilia Żochowska http://collegiumvolatile.com/?page_id=24*. The teacher will provide reading material, stimulate and moderate discussions on the course internal forum. Every week a new unit begins with Emilia´s short video talk and completes with a live online chat session – a meeting in our virtual classroom.
*The students are expected* to read the provided materials, take active part in discussions and in the live chat session once a week. We try to make this course a social experience, so be prepared to meet other students and share your reading .
It takes *6 weeks* to complete the course.
*Workload:* ca. 5 hours a week.
*We start* on 3 March.
*To enroll* visit the course´s homepage: https://www.coursesites.com/s/_IntroMedievalTheo. We use CourseSites as our virtual classroom.
*The Course fee:* *700 DKK / 90 EUR / 110 USD *payable via PayPal or credit card. If you would like to enroll but are unable to afford the fee, please contact Collegium mailto:office@collegiumvolatile.com (office@collegiumvolatile.com) We do not want anyone to be excluded from our activities for financial reasons. We find sponsors for bursaries covering the costs of tuition for students who are unable to pay.