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This course on sacramental theology is situated primarily in the area of Practical Theology. The model of the four voices of theology (normative, formal, operant and espoused), as developed by Helen Cameron and others, functions to structure the course around biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in sacramental theology. The students will critically evaluate contemporary views and practices of the sacraments in one particular denomination of their choice in light of this denomination’s historical and doctrinal teaching. Download Course Guide
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Online | Sustained Study | No |
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Sacraments have been central in the worship of the church since its very beginning. Throughout the history of the Christian tradition the sacraments have been understood in a variety of ways, expressing different theologies. This course traces the biblical basis for the sacraments; their historical development, discussing different systematic theological understanding of the sacraments; and contemporary understandings of sacraments and sacramental theology. The two so-called dominical sacraments, i.e. Baptism and Holy Communion, will receive specific attention, as well as the concept of a sacramental worldview.
This course on sacramental theology is situated primarily in the area of Practical Theology. The model of the four voices of theology (normative, formal, operant and espoused), as developed by Helen Cameron and others, functions to structure the course around biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in sacramental theology. The students will critically evaluate contemporary views and practices of the sacraments in one particular denomination of their choice in light of this denomination’s historical and doctrinal teaching. As part of this evaluation students interview ministers on their views of the sacraments.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: One essay of 1000 words (30%) and one essay of 4500 words (70%)
Resit: (re)submission of any failed or not-submitted work
There are no assessments for this course.
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