| CODE | FDT3611 | ||||||||
| TITLE | The Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, including Ecumenism | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers the basic theological principles on the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. The Eucharist is presented as the sacramental re-presentation of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus. The Scriptural basis of this sacrament is presented, followed by the main theological themes on the Eucharist: the real presence, memorial, transubstantiation. Eucharist orthopraxis is also studied, with special reference to the sacramental grace which is instrumental in the strengthening of the bonds of communion and Christian witness in the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is presented within the context of the current understanding of the complexity of the act of reconciliation on the one hand, and the current theology of sin on the other. The Scriptural basis of both sin and reconciliation are presented, and the history of the sacrament is also briefly discussed. Finally the current theology of the sacrament is presented, based on the theology and practice of the Rite of the Sacrament of Penance. Study-unit Aims: 1. To arrive at a reflective and systematic synthesis of the nature of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation; 2. To grasp the main elements of the Church’s Magisterium on these two sacraments; 3. To appreciate the centrality of these two sacraments in the life and mission of the Church; 4. To understand how the Church is called to be a reconciled and a reconciling community. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - acquire a deeper understanding of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation; - learn about the rich theology of these two sacraments since the beginnings of the Church; - appreciate different theological contributions on these sacraments. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - grasp and participate in the contemporary discussion on the relevance (or lack of relevance) of these sacraments to the contemporary Christian; - engage in critical reflection on the nature of the Eucharist and Reconciliation in today’s world. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis, Vatican City 2007. [on-line] - John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Vatican City 2003. [on-line] - Kilmartin, E.J., The Eucharist in the West. History and Theology, Collegeville/MN 1998. [University Library] - O’Carroll, M., Corpus Christi. An Encyclopedia of the Eucharist, Collegeville/MN 1988. [Seminary Library] - Power, D.N., The Eucharistic Mystery, New York 1997. [Univ.Lib.] - Rosato, P., Cena del Signore e amore sociale, Bergamo 1994. [Lecturer] - Accattoli, L., When a Pope asks forgiveness : the Mea Culpa's of John Paul II, Alba House, 1998. [University Library] - Dallen, J., The reconciling community: the rite of penance, Liturgical P., 1991. [University Library] - Ricoeur, P., The symbolism of evil, Beacon Press, 1969. [University Library] - Schoonenberg, P., Man and sin : a theological view, Sheed and Ward 1965. [University Library] |
||||||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: Basic knowledge of Theology Pre-requisite Study-unit: FDT1010 Co-requisite Study-unit: FDT3670 |
||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Ind Study & Ind Online Learning | ||||||||
| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
|
||||||||
| LECTURER/S | Nadia Delicata Hector Scerri |
||||||||
|
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
|||||||||