Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE FDT3670

 
TITLE The Sacraments: Theological and Pastoral Aspects

 
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 The unit delves into the symbolic character of the liturgical celebration, with reference to the biblical, anthropological and liturgical meaning of certain symbols and their application to certain categories of the faithful. The seven basic sacramental rites are studied insofar as they are pastoral expressions of the sacramental action of Christ in, and through, the Church. They serve to enrich the pastoral action of the community of Christ’s faithful.

Reading List

CHAUVET L.M., Symbol and Sacrament: A Sacramental Reinterpretation of Christian Existence, Collegeville/MN 1995
LEIJSSEN, L., With the Silent Glimmer of God’s Spirit. A Postmodern Look at the Sacraments, Mahwah/NJ 2006
MARTOS, J., Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to Sacraments in the Christian Church, London 1981
SCHILLEBEECKX E., Christ the Sacrament of the Encounter with God, New York 1960

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Pre-Requisite Study Unit - Knowledge of philosophy or related studies

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Oral Examination (15 Minutes) SEM1 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Dorianne Buttigieg
Hector Scerri
Mark Joseph Zammit

 

 
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