T7231
The Sacraments
The unit The Sacraments builds on earlier units in Christology, soteriology and ecclesiology. It aims to develop a basic pattern for sacramental life and show its application in the individual sacraments.
Study Level |
Undergraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Theology |
Sub Discipline |
Systematic Theology |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
T7210 The Person and Work of Christ; and (T7215 Spirit and Church or T7228 The Church) |
Exclusions |
T9231 Theology of the Sacraments |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Present a clear statement of the biblical and liturgical foundations of the sacraments
- Articulate a theology of sacrament that takes account of their theological tradition
- Analyse the theological development of one or more sacraments in the light of their liturgical development
- Develop a coherent and critically informed response to contemporary issues in sacramental theology
- Apply the principles of sacramental theology to specific pastoral situations.