Gospel Sacraments (DA9009T)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

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.

Unit code: DA9009T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate and synthesise the biblical roots of the enactment of gospel sacraments
2.

Communicate and evaluate clearly the early precedents and key historical turns influencing contemporary theology and practice of the gospel sacraments
3.

Evaluate contemporary issues and controversies relating to the gospel sacraments within an informed ecumenical framework
4.

Shape liturgical events that exhibit learning from the unit content, with explicit theological and liturgical justification from Scripture and tradition
5.

Evaluate different approaches to the sacraments across ecclesial traditions.

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

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay of 2,000 words

2000 30.0
Case Study

Case study of 2,500 words

 2500 45.0
Essay

Commentary on liturgical text of 1,500 words

 1500 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 23 Oct, 2014

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