TSM019  THE MISTERY OF THE CHURCH: AN INTRODUCTION TO "LUMEN GENTIUM" (A.Y. 2026/2027)

Objectives : To explore the ecclesiological vision of the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium .

Learning outcomes : Students will be able to analyze and interpret the key themes of Lumen gentium and develop theological reflections grounded in magisterial teaching.

Contents : An in-depth study of the eight chapters of Lumen gentium , exploring their significance for understanding the Church’s nature and mission.

Methodology : Critical reading of the conciliar text, guided by theological commentaries, student presentations, and class discussions.

Means of evaluation : Active participation in class discussions, weekly papers, a presentation, and a final paper.

Information

  • Semester: 2° Semestre
  • ECTS: 4

Teachers

So Mang CHOI
So Mang CHOI

Lesson schedule/Room

Semester Day From To Room Floor Building Notes
2° Semestre Martedì 15.00 15.45 TBD 0
2° Semestre Martedì 16.00 16.45 TBD 0

Bibliography

  • Vatican Council II , Lumen gentium ; Vorgrimler , H., Commentary on the Documents of Vatican II , vol. 1, Burns & Oates – Herder and Herder, London – New York (NY) 1967, 105-305; Philips , G., La Chiesa e il suo mistero nel Concilio Vaticano II. Storia, testo e commento della Costituzione Lumen Gentium , 2 vol., Jaca Book, Milano 1969; Rush , O., Still Interpreting Vatican II. Some Hermeneutical Principles , Paulist Press, New York (NY) 2004.