An introduction to the literature and themes of the patristic period, from the first to the seventh centuries. Emphasis will be on reading and discussing primary sources in translation. The primary themes to be pursued are the formation of Christian doctrine of God, Christ, salvation, and eschatology; the church, specifically, its character, worship, structure, and relation to the world; spiritual life, especially ascetical and monastic differentiations; the interpretation of the bible; finally, the relation of faith and culture.

Dogmatics is the branch of theology which tries give an analytical reflection on Christian doctrine. The goal of this course is to present the teaching of the Church concerning these topics in their historical context in order to develop the ability to formulate the christian doctrine as relevant as possible for the present age.
The courses of the first semester are going about the self-definition of dogmatics, the doctrine concerning revelation, Holy Scipture, faith, God and His attributes, and the first part of anthropology.

Az előadások és szemináriumok célja a keresztyén tanítások megismertetése és az azokra vonatkozó ismeretek elmélyítése kialakulásuk és fejlődésük szellemtörténeti kontextusában különös tekintettel a reformáció hitvilágára. További cél annak a képességnek a kialakítása, mellyel a diák a nyert ismeretek birtokában képes a kortárs kulturális közegben számot adni a keresztyén hit időszerűségéről. Ennek érdekében értelmezzük a keresztyén tanítás klasszikus és mai szövegeit.

sistematice şi istorice, care se ocupă de analiza dezvoltării gândirii teologice de-a lungul secolelor. Caracterul istoric îi este conferit de analiza cronologică a evoluţiei teologice, iar caracterul sistematic este garantat de către temele abordate. Materia de bază în semestrul II o constituie prezentarea disputelor teologice împrejurul consiliilor ecumenice din Efes şi Calcedon.