Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE FDT1050

 
TITLE Theology of Salvation

 
UM LEVEL 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 5

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, including Ecumenism

 
DESCRIPTION Pre-requisite:

Knowledge of philosophy or related studies

The aim is to address from a theological perspective the context wherein salvation emerges as a basic human aspiration. The unit identifies the features which specify the uniqueness of Christ as the sole mediator of salvation, as well as the role of the Christian Church and its mission to continue Christ's presence and action in the world in the midst of religious pluralism.

Reading list:

- DUPUIS J., Jesus Christ at the Encounter of World Religions, New York 1991.
- SULLIVAN F.A., Salvation Outside the Church? Tracing the History of the Catholic Response, New York 1992.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment SEM2 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Mark Joseph Zammit

 

 
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