CHRISTIANITY AND THE REFORMATION
Course objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
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FRANCESCO BERNO
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
The course - structured in a strongly seminary perspective - aims to analyze the reforming tensions within the Christian phenomenon from Paul to Luther, with particular reference to the "eruptions" of radical Paulinism in Marcion, Augustine, and in the Middle Ages dualistic movements. The lessons, moving from the direct reading of the most relevant primary sources, will therefore focus on the critical nature of the Christian event, declined in a long-term perspective, and on the latent secularizing tendency of similar tensions.
Particular attention will be paid to the need for a solid historiographical method in interacting with sources that are so heterogeneous in their chronological, geographical, and cultural coordinates.
Frequency
Attendance is highly recommended
Exam mode
Attending students are encouraged to submit a written paper relating to the topics of the course, which will represent an integral part of the evaluation and will replace part of the exam texts.
Lesson mode
Attendance is highly recommended.
- Lesson code10611800
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseHistorical Studies
- CurriculumStoria Medievale e Paleografia (Percorso valido anche ai fini del rilascio del doppio titolo italo-francese)
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDM-STO/07
- CFU6