Sacraments and Christian Community (CT3900T)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit explores the sacramental ministry of the church, especially, Baptism and Eucharist and ordained ministry in the context of the whole people of God. It aims to help students to understand the biblical bases of sacramental theology and practice and of Christian Ministry, to identify the mutual shaping of sacramental practice and theology through Christian history, to appreciate critically different sacramental theologies and views of ministry and to begin to develop a coherent theology with which to address contemporary questions about sacraments and ministry.

Unit code: CT3900T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an awareness of the biblical and theological resources relevant to the theology of at least two of Baptism, Eucharist and ministry
2.

Articulate an appreciation of the arguments on both sides of the church dividing issues relating to at least two of Baptism, Eucharist and ministry
3.

Analyse theological positions in relation to Baptism, Eucharist and ministry
4.

Critically evaluate the contemporary theology and practices relating to sacraments against those of other churches

Unit sequence

CT1000T Christian Creeds or equivalent

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, seminar presentations, discussion

Indicative Bibliography

  • Brown, R. & C. Cocksworth. On Being a Priest Today. Cambridge MA: Cowley, 2002.
  • Countryman, L.W. Living on the Border of the Holy: Renewing the Priesthood of All. Harrisburg: Morehouse, 1999.
  • Croft, S. Ministry in Three Dimensions. London: DLT, 1999.
  • Ghezzi, B. Sacred Passages: Bringing the Sacraments to Life. New York: Doubleday, 2003.
  • Irwin, K. Models of the Eucharist. New York: Paulist Press, 2005.
  • Macquarrie, J. A Guide to the Sacraments. London: SCM, 1997.
  • Martos, J. Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to Sacrament in the Catholic Church. Rev. ed. Tarrytown, NY: Ligouri/Triumph, 2001.
  • Moore, R.D. et al. Understanding Four Views on the Lord’s Supper. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007.
  • Redfern, A. Ministry and Priesthood. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999.
  • World Council of Churches. Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry. Geneva: WCC, 1982. (recommended for purchase)
  • Williams, R. Eucharistic Sacrifice: The Roots of a Metaphor. Bramcote: Grove Books, 1982.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay of 3,000 words

 0 50.0
Seminar or Tutorial

Seminar paper (submitted as 1,000 words)

 0 25.0
Portfolio

Folio of 5 x 300 word reflections: three chosen toward final assessment (equivalent of 1,000 words)

 0 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2014

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100