Catholic Theology: Anthropology

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Abstract

This session is suitable for different fields of study as a first session introducing the topic of anthropology. First, definitions for empirical philosophical and theological anthropology will be distinguished. Then, students will be motivated to perceive and discuss perspectives on concepts of humanity in a differentiated way.

Timescale

One lecture (about 90 min)

Key Terms

Philosophical Anthropology, Theological Anthropology, Images of Human Beings, Categories of Images of Human Beings.

Key competences / Learning outcomes

The students:

- know the etymological derivation of the term anthropology

- know the definition of empirical, philosophical, and theological anthropology,

- can name categories of images of human beings,

- know different collective and individual images of human beings,

- can respectfully exchange and discuss them with each other,

- practice a change of perspective.

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