This unit will provide an overview of the sacrament of Eucharist, from historical, liturgical and theological perspectives. A major part of this unit will examine the Coptic understanding of the Eucharist and the key elements of Coptic sacramental theology. Topics to be considered include: The Eucharist in relation to Christology, Salvation and the Church; the Eucharist in the Scriptures; and the development of the theology of the Eucharist in terms of transformation, anamnesis, sacrifice and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Unit code: CT2629A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate an understanding of the origin, history, value and theological meaning of the Eucharist in the early church. |
2. | Describe the relationship between the teachings of the early Fathers of the Church and the Coptic tradition on the Eucharist |
3. | Explain the theology of the Eucharist as articulated by the Coptic Church. |
4. | Discuss the liturgical structure of the Eucharistic Liturgies of the Coptic Church |
Weekly sessions, comprising guided reading from the set texts, additional reading resources and opportunities for online collaboration.
Also, handouts and articles from various texts will be available online.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay 2500 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Essay | Essay 1000 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Oral Presentation | Presentation Equivalent to 1000 words with submitted script |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:52:03 +1100