Genres of Theology
In my course on Meister Eckhart, we’re running through his entire system of thought three times: in the context of his scriptural commentaries, his dialectical works (i.e., scholastic-style quaestiones), and his sermons. It’s the same system each time, but we’ll pay special attention to the subtle differences that the particular genre brings to the discussion. In my course on Augustine, we’ll read everything from his Confessions to his philosophical treatises, from his sermons to his friendly and formal letters–all of which constitute genuine theological sources. My course on the Gospel of John, clearly, treats a kind of text very different still.
When did we stop writing in this wonderful array of different textual forms? What have we lost as a result?
22 January 2008 |
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