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In Defence of Christianity. Early Christian Apologists

Aarhus University

AU Summer University
Application Deadline: 15 March
Tuition Fee: ≈ € 200 - ≈ € 1,512 (non-EEA)
Location: Aarhus / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 26 days Start Date: July
Educational Form:
  • Summer/Winter school
Education Variants:
  • Face to face
Credits (ECTS): 10
Languages: English 
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Second century A.D. was a formative period of major importance for Christianity. In this period the basic structures of Christian theology were formed. In this process the so-called Christian Apologists were important players. They all wrote important treatises (apologies) in which they defended Christians and Christianity against accusations from the surrounding society.

Explaining and defending Christianity these Apologists became central actors in the formation of early Christianity. They made use of their philosophical and rhetorical education and were therefore important mediators between Christianity and Greco-Roman religious and philosophical traditions. Studying these Apologists is therefore one of the best ways to acquire knowledge about the formation of early Christianity and the role of Greco-Roman traditions in this process.

Early Christian apologetics was the theme for an international research project based at Aarhus University from 2004-2007. This project resulted in many publications including a book with chapters on most of these early Christian Apologists. In the course we will use this book as a guide when we read the Apologists own treatises. The apologies will be read in Greek and Latin with parallel English translations. Course offered by Department of Culture and Society.

Level - Master

Date 16 July - 10 August

Lecturers

Anders Christian Jacobsen, Aarhus University

VENUE DESCRIPTION

Aarhus C 8000 Aarhus Denmark

AU Summer University will take place on campus in the architecturally renowned yellow-brick buildings in the beautiful university park.

At the venue you will have access to a helpdesk and service centre. You find our Main Help Desk in the International Centre and the opening hours are 08.30-15.00 from Monday to Friday.

The International Centre is the central hub for all international and PhD activities at Aarhus University, and in the same building you find Dale's Café. Here you can buy sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and beers. With its informal lounge area this is the ideal place to relax and hang out with your fellow Summer University students.


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Requirements

Students coming as Free-movers/non-Partner students (EU and non-EU students who do not have a bilateral partnership agreement with Aarhus University) applying for AU Summer University courses must apply by using the online form attached to each individual course. Afterwards you must hand in the required documentation for your university studies. Please remark that all freemovers are obliged to pay participation fees where as tuition fees only apply to freemovers from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.

Requirements:

1. You are expected to have the same requirements that apply to regular students. Freemovers therefore need to provide documentation for their subject levels in applicable subjects. Mathemathics if applying for courses offered by the School of Business and Social Science. Mathematics, chemistry, and physics if applying for courses offered by Faculty of Science and Technology.
2. If you are applying for admission to AU Summer University courses at Master level, you must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (Or as a minimum 180 ECTS in your study programme)
3. An English test as you are expected to have a high level of English proficiency
English language requirements - 'English B' and 'English A'

English language requirements for applicants with a non-Danish/Nordic entry qualification.

According to the Danish Ministry of Science's Order no. 181 on Admission to Danish Universities, and the Danish Ministry of Education’s Order no. 239 on Admission to Higher Education in Denmark (The Admission Order), all applicants must, as a minimum, document English language qualifications comparable to an "English B level" in the Danish upper secondary school (Gymnasium). A few courses require 'English A', which is one level higher than 'English B'.

English language qualifications can be documented as follows:

TOEFL:
English B – Test results of at least 560 (paper-based) or 83 (internet-based test)
English A – Test result of at least 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based test)
IELTS:
English B – Test results with a minimum score of 6.5 points
English A – Test results with a minimum score of 7.0 points
Cambridge/Oxford:
English B – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
English A – Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
CEFR validated English language course:
English B – C1 level
English A – C2 level

”Native speakers” with an English taught qualifying exam (including applicants from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain). Applicants from all other countries (including African and Asian countries, where the exam has been taught in English) must submit a test.

Danish/Nordisk entrance examination
With an English level the Danish Agency for International Education considers comparable to a Danish B/A level in English.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

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