DP531
Haleblian
DP531: THEOLOGY OF THE ARMENIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH. K. G. Haleblian.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is designed to give a general introduction to the
theology of the Armenian Orthodox Church. Protestant and Catholic Armenian
theological positions on key issues will be discussed briefly. Special
attention will be given not only to past theological tenets of the Church, but
also to the directions Armenian theology should take in the future.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Students taking this class will be able to appreciate Armenian
Orthodox, theology and liturgy as well as the theological and liturgical tenets
of the Protestant and Catholic Armenian Churches.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet once weekly (Tuesday evenings) for three hours
a week for lecture and discussion. Lectures will be in English.
REQUIRED READING:
- Khosrov, Andzewatsi (Xosrov, Anjewac'i). Commentary on the
Divine Liturgy, trans. with intro. by S. Peter Cowe. St. Varton Press,
1991.
- Guroian, Vigen. Faith, Church Mission: Essays for Renewal in the
Armenian Church. Armenian Prelacy, 1995.
- Haleblian, Krikor. The Armenian Church in Context. Abril Publishing,
1996.
- Hairapetian, Srbouhi. A History of Armenian Literature. Caravan
Books, 1995.
- Mathews, Thomas F. and Roger S. Wieck, eds. Treasures in Heaven:
Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts. Princeton University Press, 1994.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- A bibliography of selected readings of English and Armenian sources
will be distributed in class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assigned readings will be required in preparation for each class.
One major research paper will also be required. Final grades will be based on
the following ratio:
- Class attendance and participation 10%
- Reading report 10%
- A major research paper 40%
- Final Examination 40%
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Pastoral Ministry and Theology
(MIN 6).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes, take-home. Several synthetic essay questions.