Comparative Theological Studies

Focus: Methodological and hermeneutical foundations of Comparative Theology, including dialogical engagement and interfaith reflectionContent:Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contextsCase studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks

Content:Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contextsCase studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks

Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contexts

Case studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks

Outcomes: Students apply comparative methods, reflect on theological transformations across traditions, and develop interreligious perspectives.

Focus: Understanding legal traditions in Christianity, Islam, and JudaismContent:Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violenceEngagement with international debates on religion and law

Content:Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violenceEngagement with international debates on religion and law

Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violence

Engagement with international debates on religion and law

Outcomes: Students analyse the interaction of legal and theological principles, evaluating their roles in addressing contemporary issues.

Focus: Historical and theological relationships among Abrahamic faithsContent:Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliationIslamic theological approaches to Judaism and ChristianityTheologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue

Content:Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliationIslamic theological approaches to Judaism and ChristianityTheologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue

Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliation

Islamic theological approaches to Judaism and Christianity

Theologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue

Outcomes: Students critically assess historical and theological dynamics, fostering deeper understanding of interreligious connections.

Focus: Independent research on a chosen topic in Comparative Theology

Outcomes: Students demonstrate mastery in applying comparative methodologies, engage with current research debates, and produce an original scholarly contribution.

Focus: Textual and historical analysis of sacred texts in Christianity, Islam, and JudaismContent:Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic textsStudy of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions

Content:Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic textsStudy of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions

Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic texts

Study of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions

Outcomes: Students develop critical skills for historical-critical exegesis and examine transformative processes of scriptural traditions.

Focus: Exploring ecumenical dialogue and theological engagement within Christian traditionsContent:Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approachesEducational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy

Content:Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approachesEducational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy

Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approaches

Educational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy

Outcomes: Students analyse ecumenical opportunities and develop pedagogical tools for interreligious and intra-religious understanding.