THEO46730: Classical Franciscan Theology

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• To familiarize students with key themes and figures in Franciscan theology.
• Through engagement with relevant primary sources to understand the contribution made by key Franciscan thinkers to the development of a Franciscan intellectual tradition and to the broader Christian theological tradition, across a range of doctrinal themes.

• This module will enable an in-depth study of key contributions to the Franciscan tradition and to Christian doctrine made by a range of significant Franciscan thinkers. Through an in-depth engagement with the relevant primary sources, students will become familiar with innovative and distinctive contributions of important Franciscan theologians. There will be a focus on between three and five specific theological areas or themes.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• A systematic understanding of key aspects of the thinking of designated Franciscan theologians, through exposure to primary texts and engagement with relevant secondary literature.
• A critical evaluation of the achievements and limitations of the Franciscan theologians examined in light of contemporary theological concerns and issues.

Subject-specific Skills:

• An ability to read, interpret and evaluate critically the thought of Franciscan theologians on the basis of primary and secondary sources.

Key Skills:

• Development of analytical insight, the ability to engage critically with philosophical and theological arguments.
• Ability to grasp, summarize, and critically evaluate concepts, arguments and knowledge in written form.

• Seminars enhance subject-specific knowledge and understanding through engagement with primary texts, promoting awareness of different approaches and hermeneutical perspectives, improving skills in the analysis of texts, concepts and arguments.
• The summative essay assesses subject-specific knowledge and understanding by engaging carefully with primary texts and secondary literature.
• The formative presentation enables students to summarise, evaluate, and present key topics from the thought of the early Franciscan theologians.

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