Course Description
In this course, a basic overview of the theology of Joseph Ratzinger is provided. Starting with his important contributions during the Second Vatican Council, special emphasis is given to the theological method, to the fundamental theology, the concept of Revelation, the nature and mission of theology, and finally ecclesiology. In this way, reasonable arguments are offered, which also relate to ongoing debates, and challenges and – above all – the credibility of the faith and the Church.
Bibliography
JOSEPH RATZINGER/POPE BENEDICT XVI, Introduction to Christianity, San Francisco 2000.
JOSEPH RATZINGER, Principles of Catholic Theology. Building Stones for a Fundamental Theology, San Francisco 1987.
JOSEPH RATZINGER, Truth and Tolerance. Christian Belief and World Religions, San Francisco 2004.
RALPH WEIMANN, Dogma und Fortschritt bei Joseph Ratzinger. Prinzipien der Kontinuität. Paderborn 2012.
EMERY DE GAÁL, The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI, New York 2010.