Gospel Sacraments (DA2009T)

Content

This unit explores the history, theology and practice of the gospel sacraments of baptism and eucharist. It makes strategic pathways into more fully understanding, and taking care of and with, what Christian tradition has identified gifts of God's self-giving. Covering biblical roots and early precedents, key historical turns and contemporary controversies, the course is weighted to Anglican traditions, while representing perspectives from a wide ecumenical spectrum.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Lectures, student presentations, group discussions, online web material, tutorial forums

Indicative Bibliography

• Buchanan, C. Anglican Eucharistic Liturgies, 1985-2010: The Authorized Rites of the Anglican Communion. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2012.
• Best, T.F. and D. Heller, eds. Eucharistic Worship in Ecumenical Contexts: The Lima Liturgy–And Beyond. Geneva: WCC, 1995.
• Bradshaw, P. and M. Johnson. The Eucharistic Liturgies: Their Evolution and Interpretation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2012. (recommended for purchase)
• Davies, H. Bread of Life and Cup of Joy: Newer Ecumenical Perspectives on the Eucharist. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1993.
• Heller, D. Baptized into Christ: A Guide to the Ecumenical Discussion of Baptism. Geneva: World Council of Churches, 2012.
• Holeton, D.R., ed. Growing in Newness of Life: Christian Initiation in the Anglicanism Today. Toronto: Anglican Book Centre, 1993.
• Holeton, D.R., ed. Our Thanks and Praise: The Eucharist in Anglicanism Today. Toronto: Anglican Book Centre, 1998.
• Jasper, R.C.D. and G. Cuming, eds. Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, [3] 1987.
• Johnson, M.E. ed. Documents of the Baptismal Liturgy. London: SPCK, [3] 2003.
• Spinks, B.D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006. (recommended for purchase)
• Spinks, B.D. Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From Luther to Contemporary Practices. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006. (recommended for purchase)

Assessment