Conniry #24: Thomas Oden

In session ten we observed Thomas Oden’s distinction between “old ecumenism” and “new ecumenism.” Be prepared to explain the differences between the two, not-ing the deficiencies of “old ecumenism” and the potential risks (if any) of “new ecu-menism.”

Exam 2 Feedback

Can I just say that Brunner's tests blow? I think it is his mission to destroy our academic confidence.
But I am experiencing post test anxiety dissipation as we speak. Take a deep breath and say Aaaaaah.

-CL

Matching People 1: Augustine of Hippo

MP 2: Pachomius

MP 3: Cassiodorus

MP 4: Julian the Apostate

MP 5: Basil the Great

MP 6: Gregory of Nazianzus

MP 7: Ambrose of Milan

MP 8: Jerome

MP 9: John Crysostom

MP 10: Cyril of Alexandria

MP 11: Leo the Great

MP 12: Columba

Multiple Choice 1: Christianity and pagan customs

MC 2: Constantine and the Church

MC 3: Arianism in the Ascendant

MC 4: A new division

MC 5: The first monks

MC 6: Celtic Monastacism

Short Answer 1: Defining an ecumenical council

Short Answer 2: Athanasius' lines of theological reasoning regarding relationship of Son of God to the Father

Short Answer 3: Alexandrian vs. Antiochene Soteriology

Short Answer 4: Alexandrian vs. Antiochene Christologies

Essay 1: Christological pendulum swings and the main theological issues at each of the first 4 councils