HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

Course objectives

The course aims to provide specific preparation on the history of ancient Christianity. The student will acquire a knowledge of the topics covered during the course and will be able to consciously use the critical tools and the specific language acquired.

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FRANCESCO BERNO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course has a dual purpose and a twofold structure. On the one hand, it aims to introduce and reconstruct the history of Christianity, from the historical Jesus and his Jewish roots, through the formation of the New Testament. On the other hand, in a more focused, monographic approach, it will investigate the emergence of the complex Christian notion of the “image,” highlighting the conceptual and historical-critical stages that were crucial for the development of a full-fledged “theology of the image,” capable of influencing the evolution of Western aesthetics.
Prerequisites
None
Frequency
Attendance is strongly recommended
Lesson mode
Primarily lecture-based instruction, complemented by an interactive, seminar-oriented approach
  • Lesson code1026960
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseStudies in Art History
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-STO/07
  • CFU6