This unit will provide an overview of the sacrament of Eucharist, from historical, liturgical and theological perspectives. A major part of this unit will examine the Coptic understanding of the Eucharist and the key elements of Coptic sacramental theology. Topics to be considered include: the Eucharist in relation to the Christology, Salvation and the Church; the Eucharist in the Scriptures; and the development of the theology of the Eucharist in terms of transformation, anamnesis, sacrifice and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Unit code: CT9620A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate an understanding of the origin, history, value and theological meaning of baptism and chrismation in the early church |
2. | Evaluate the relationship between the teachings of the early Fathers of the Church and the Coptic tradition on the two sacraments |
3. | Explore the theology of the two sacraments as articulated by Coptic Church |
4. | Examine the liturgical structure of the rites of baptism and chrismation |
5. | Compare and contrast different theologies of baptism and chrismation amongst two or more Christian traditions |
Weekly lectures and class discussions
Also, handouts and articles from various texts will be available online.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay 3000 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Essay | Essay 1500 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Oral Presentation | Presentation Equivalent to 1500 words with submitted script |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 18:07:40 +1100