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CONT4504 - Intercontextual Theology (I): Issues, Models and Theoretical Tools

Course content

Drawing from recent developments in theology represented by contextual theologies, liberation- and feminist theologies and interreligious dialogue, together with the insights provided by postcolonial and globalization studies, this course introduces issues in and theoretical models for intercontextual theology. It focuses on the particular challenges that is posed to a theology that is attentive both to its local and global contexts at the same time as it is committed to the cause of marginalized persons and groups in the community.

Main topics addressed:

1. Contextualisation of theology: background, history and main tenets
2. Contextual theologies: issues, contexts and models
3. Intercontextual theology

Learning outcomes

Through this course, students will have obtained critical insight in the hermeneutical process involved in the contextualisation of theology, have gained good knowledge about the variety of contemporary contextual theologies, and have developed skills in working contextually and inter-contextually with central theological problems and social challenges to churches and faith communities.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

Bachelor degree with an area of emphasis in theology or Christian studies, 80 credits or equivalent.

Recommended prior knowledge

The course presupposes introductory knowledge of systematic theology. The language of the compulsory reading list is normally English, but German and Norwegian will be accepted for parts of the reading list.

Teaching

The course will be given throughout the whole semester with lectures and seminar teaching. In addition there will be held a compact seminary at Isegran, Fredrikstad, in the beginning of the semester.

Obligatory requirements:
Two obligatory essay is to be handed in during the semester. Active participation in the seminar is also required.

Exam information

Term paper of some 4000 words.

Language of examination

English.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

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Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

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Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

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Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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