Learning objectives
Acquisition of the background required for early Christian literature, with special reference to the treatment of literary genres and their evolution.
Prerequisites
Have obtained 5 university credits (Unit A) in the subject area of “Early Christian Literature”. <br />
Course unit content
<p>Course title: Development of the exegesis in early Christian literature. <br />
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The course will focus on study of those elements characterising early Christian literature and specific methods of study. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
Storia della letteratura cristiana antica / Manlio Simonetti, Emanuela Prinzivalli. - Casale Monferrato : Piemme, 1999 <br />
Manuale di letteratura cristiana antica greca e latina / Claudio Moreschini, Enrico Norelli. - Brescia : Morcelliana, 1999 <br />
I caratteri del latino cristiano antico / Joseph Schrijnen ; con un'appendice di Christine Mohrmann: dopo quarant'anni ; a cura di Silvano Boscherini. - 4. updated edition - Bologna : Patron editore, 2002 <br />
Commentario a Matteo / Ilario di Poitiers ; traduzione, introduzione e note a cura di Luigi Longobardo. - Roma : Citta nuova, 1988 <br />
Teaching methods
The course consists of classroom lectures supplemented by weekly tutorials. <br />
Evaluation will consist of an oral exam on the topics covered by the syllabus. <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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