La Nouvelle Theologie (Distance Learning - 20 credits)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| THEO4041 | Philosophy | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- THEO4041
- School
- Philosophy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module involves a study of the twentieth century movement in Catholic Theology known as 'La Nouvelle Théologie'. This module will introduce students to the origins of La Nouvelle Théologie and the thought of its key protagonists including Henri de Lubac, Yves Congar and Marie-Dominique Chenu. Students will focus on these thinkers’ revival of the tradition, their understanding of theology’ s position in the context of late modernity, and the very recent indication of a renewal of neoscholastic priorities, particularly in the US.
Target Students
Only available to postgraduate students in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Classes
Printed study pack with primary and secondary sources and questions for consideration;Contact with the module tutor by email, webct, Skype, or letter on points of interest and questions requiring further clarification or explanation;Recorded interviews provided through webct;Online discussion with the module tutor and fellow students;Lectures at the annual Spring Seminar.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 3000-4000 word essay
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module has three aims. First, it seeks to familiarise students with the key aspects of twentieth century Catholic theology with particular reference to the ressourcement movement. Secondly, this module aims to advance students’ understanding of current debates in theology and philosophy with reference to the confrontation between neoscholasticism and la nouvelle théologie. A greater understanding of this crucial theological movement will also enable the fulfilment of this modules final aim: to enhance students’ understanding of the current Papacy and wider ecclesial relations.Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
demonstrate critical knowledge of key themes and texts associated with the sensibility known as la nouvelle théologie; display sound critical understanding of the context in which la nouvelle théologie arose with a particular emphasis on the changing interpretation of the work of Thomas Aquinas; display good knowledge of the key aims of this sensibility’s protagonists and the extent of their legacy in post-conciliar Catholic thought; demonstrate a good critical knowledge of current debates and the latest research provoked by la nouvelle théologie.
INTELLECTUAL SKILLS:
ability to interpret and critically reflect upon difficult theological and philosophical texts, combining independence of judgment with appropriate recognition of existing scholarship; ability to think critically, independently and in depth about theological and related philosophical issues; ability to engage in significant independent research; ability to present the results of research in written form, offering arguments and marshalling evidence.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICAL SKILLS:
ability to make discriminating use of a range of library and information resources in order to identify appropriate source material, compile bibliographies and inform research; ability to show independence of thought, and critical self-awareness about one's own beliefs.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
These include the ability to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, the ability to engage in independent learning and the ability to communicate ideas, arguments, principles, theories and to develop arguments.