What is diaconia and how do Diaconia Studies relate to Theology? This course provides an introduction to diaconal and theological methods, and to the main theories and concepts of these academic fields. The course discusses the biblical and theological foundations of Diaconia Studies. The course traces the development of the diaconate and discusses contemporary tasks of diaconia in light of Theology.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

What is diaconia and how do Diaconia Studies relate to Theology? This course provides an introduction to diaconal and theological methods, and to the main theories and concepts of these academic fields. The course discusses the biblical and theological foundations of Diaconia Studies. The course traces the development of the diaconate and discusses contemporary tasks of diaconia in light of Theology.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

What is diaconia and how do Diaconia Studies relate to Theology? This course provides an introduction to diaconal and theological methods, and to the main theories and concepts of these academic fields. The course discusses the biblical and theological foundations of Diaconia Studies. The course traces the development of the diaconate and discusses contemporary tasks of diaconia in light of Theology.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The course offers methodological grounding for the practices and working environment of ordained ministry and children/youth ministry. Key features include vocation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Professional ethics based on codex ethicus will be discussed. The course provides professional and spiritual resources to ministry, collaborating with other professions, how to set boundaries, communicate constructively and resolve conflicts.  The course discusses the leadership roles of ministry, volunteer work and theories to identify roles and responsibilities. The course presents teaching methods that help to develop skills for religious education, study materials and effective teaching in relation to youth ministry and confirmation classes.  Teaching methods in the course include lectures and active participation of students through short study trips, seminars, meetings with other professions, and exercises.

This course will start out with the prolegomena of Christian Theology, dealing with questions about sources and methods in theological studies. The remaining of the course will focus on three fundamental doctrines, namely about the creation, God and the Trinity.

What kind of phenomenon is religion and what is the relationship between religion and social developments? In this course, students will be introduced to how such questions have been answered from a sociological point of view. The course is an introductory course and will discuss the most important theories, methods, and concepts in the field of sociology of religion. Prominent topics will be modernization and the formation of secularities.  In the course, students explore the role of religion in intercultural society and how theories, methods, and concepts of sociology religion can be employed to analyse the lived reality of religion in light of Icelandic circumstances.

The Hebrew Book of Ruth will be read in order to introduce Biblical Hebrew syntax to students who have finished the Hebrew Course GFR326G, to expand their vocabulary, and to enhance their understanding of Biblical Hebrew phonology, morphology and grammar. Furthermore, students will practice deciphering the apparatus criticus, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia’s textcritical commentary system.

The course includes a close reading of selected passages from the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Luke in Greek, with support from commentaries and other exegetical tools. The literary form of these writings will be studied, as well as their historical context and primary themes in terms of theology and ethics. The history of interpretation will be discussed,  and so will current scholarly debates. 

What is the relationship between humans and more-than-human nature? Is nature an independent source of value or is the value of nature explained by its usefulness to humans? Do humans overestimate their own place in creation? These and other questions form the basis of the selection of the ethical and theological content of this course. View of nature, theological anthropology and religious worldviews are the main analytical issues and concepts. Special attention will be given to the watercycle of earth and how it relates to climate change in the Arctic surroundings of Iceland.

The course discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from various perspectives, with a special emphasis on SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

The course is an advanced course in Homiletics where students are prepared for proclamation in contemporary society. Apart from the occasional lecture, the class is mainly focused on the students own work, through  exercises in diction, presentations, workshops, evaluations and seminars. 75% attendance is mandatory. 

Overview of the role of the Psalms in rituals and the significance of their religious phenomena. Exegesis of 10-15 Psalms of the total of 25 to be read for the examination. Emphasis is placed on liturgical language, background, terminology and relevance to the present. Examples taken from the afterlife of the texts in Christian life and culture. The original Hebrew texts will be consulted

The history of Christianity and art history are interconnected and overlap. This course will explore the relationship between Christianity and various kinds of artistic creation with examples from literature, visual arts, music, and film. Although the course will geographically center on Christianity in Europe, it will also include, for contrast and comparison, examples from other regions and religions. Source work will concentrate on primary sources from Northern Europe but also include sources from other regions. The course will furthermore contain a particular focus on the visual arts and literature. With regards to the visual arts, it will discuss differing ideas about their significance in different denominations and religious movements. Particular attention will be given to notions of iconoclasm and aniconism. In regard to literature, the course will focus on the concept of literature, the distinction between secular and religious literature, and the application of literary theory and methods in the analysis of Christian religious texts.

Anthropology and christology will be the focus of this course. While anthropology asks questions about human nature, as well as sin and grace, Christology focuses, on one hand, on the identity of the person of Jesus Christ, and on the other hand on the soteriological significance of his life and death.

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The Master´s thesis in Theology shall be 20.000-30.000 words. The thesis focuses on a distinct problem or scope on which the student applies an academic method. The introduction shall include the topic, research questions and method. The conclusions shall be stated in a clear and accessible manner.  A general requirement to master´s theses is that they show accepted academic methodologies and contribute to the knowledge of the field. A Master´s thesis is usually written in Icelandic or English and shall include an abstract in Icelandic and English. More information about the thesis is included in the Regulations for final projects, The School of Humanities. (UGLA - Reglur fyrir ritgerðir/verkefni (hi.is). 

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.

The course is an option for those M.A. students who wish to complete a master’s project instead of traditional M.A. thesis. The option is between two kinds of projects, on the one hand a practical evaluation project or developmental project, and, on the other hand, a practical homiletical project, in accordance with the more detailed description in the rules for the master’s project. The aim of the course is primarily to enhance and show the skill of the students to work independently, to organize and explain the subject in question, and to apply academic sources in a scientifically acknowledged way.