Sacramental Theology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Based on a foundational understanding of the Church as both institution and mystery, this module will study the sacraments from both an historical and theological perspective. Particular focus will be placed on the statement of Vatican II which claims that 'the purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify people, to build up the body of Christ, and, finally, to give worship to God; because they are signs they also instruct...they are called "sacraments of faith." ' [Sacrosanctum Concilium, 59] The sacraments of Eucharist and Baptism will be studied in depth as they are recognized and shared by most of the Christian traditions.