HISTTHEO 260 - Creation and Eschaton in Patristic Thought

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Historical Theology

Description:

The course will concentrate on Irenaeus and Augustine. Both men developed their doctrines of creation in response to two similar schools of thought, second century Gnostics and fourth century Manichees, each of which maintained a strongly dualistic ontology and cosmology. The focus of the course will be how Irenaeus and Augustine answer the position of their opponents by describing the nature of creation such that the creation itself cannot be viewed as the cause of evil. Prerequisite: Church History 13. Instructor: Smith

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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