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We will learn to read and interpret Rome as a “locus theologicus”:

• its pre-Christian imprint
• as seat of the Bishop of Rome through time
• as modern, secular city and center of catholic Christianity

We will look at political, social and cultural aspects of our field trip to Rome by focusing on exemplary historical perspectives. This will provide us with a workable hermeneutical horizon for the other preparatory lecture course (222022).

Lecture.

Oral exam.

General information on exams, dates and sign-on at the department:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/systheol/lehre/pruefungen.html.en.

Reinhardt, Volker: Geschichte Roms. Von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart. 3. A. München 2019
Martin Mosebach: Rom, ewige Stadt, Sehnsucht im Klischee? Hamburg 2010
Reinhard Raffalt: Leben mit Rom. 1. Concerto Romano (1999); 2. Fantasia Romana (1986); 3. Sinfonia Vaticana (1996); 4. Cantata Romana (1996); 5. Divertimento Romano (1989). München: Prestel.
Claus-Günter Frank: Rom. Literarische Spaziergänge durch die Hauptstadt der Welt. Tübingen 2000.

A reader will be provided.

For Diploma Programme in Catholic Theology: successful completion of compulsory module 1 of the first part of the studies.

To organize the field trip, registration will be necessary early in the winter term.

Participation in this course and “222022 Introduction to the relevant places” is required to take part in the field trip.