Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE FDT3010

 
TITLE Synoptic Study-Unit - Sacred Scripture, Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 6

 
DEPARTMENT Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, including Ecumenism

 
DESCRIPTION This study unit seeks to assist students in the final year of the course in their quest to reach a comprehensive and integrated approach to Sacred Scripture and to Dogmatic theology. Drawing on scripture and tradition for the data of revelation, students are to be able to examine and present coherently the major biblical themes and the basic Christian doctrines.

Learning Objectives:

After three years of study and reflection, this seminar assists candidates to be able to elaborate upon the foundational themes and areas of Scripture and Systematic theology. The aim of this study-unit is to prepare candidates and examine their ability at synthesis in the fields of Scripture and Systematic theology.

Reading List:

- Brown, R. et al., ed., The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, London 1989
- Rahner, K. et al., ed., Sacramentum Mundi
- Galvin, J. – Schüssler Fiorenza, F., ed., Systematic Theology. Roman Catholic Perspectives, 2 vols., Minneapolis 1991

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Prerequisite Study Unit - Units in Sacred Scripture and Fundamental and Dogmatic theology covered throughout the course

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Synoptic Study-Unit

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (3 Hours) Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S John Berry
Hector Scerri
Mark Joseph Zammit

 

 
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