Course: Theology of the Sacraments

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Course title Theology of the Sacraments
Course code KST/DTTSV
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Žák Lubomír, prof. ThDr.
  • Svatoň Robert, doc. Th.D.
Course content
General doctrine of the sacraments: - "Sacramentality/sacramentality" as a generally religious and specifically Christian concept/phenomenon. - Jesus Christ - the primary sacrament; the Church - the basic sacrament. - The concept, theology and celebration of sacraments in the history of Christianity (their development and denominational diversification). - The liturgical-dogmatic dimension of the sacraments (the relationship between sacraments and liturgy; the central role of Scripture - the Divine Word). - Common basic characteristics of the seven sacraments. The doctrine of the individual sacraments of the Catholic Church: - The specificity of the sacraments of initiation and their interpretation in the light of the theory of the so-called "higher sacraments" (sacramenta maiora). - The sacrament of baptism. - Sacrament of Confirmation. - The sacrament of the Eucharist. - The Sacrament of Penance. - The sacrament of anointing of the sick. - Sacrament of Confirmation. - The sacrament of marriage.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
Understanding the theme of "sacramentality" and the reality of the "sacraments" in their complexity, which is due to their universality (since they contain the characteristics of universal religious phenomena), historical development, the factor of plurality (both of concepts and theology and of the way of celebrating the sacraments), interdisciplinarity and ecumenical dimension. Familiarity with the basic content of the concepts and themes of the doctrine of the sacraments of the Catholic Church and Catholic theology. The subject matter will be treated from a biblical, historical and dogmatic point of view, taking into account - in the spirit of ecumenism - the doctrine of the sacraments in non-Catholic churches and ecclesial communities.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to - summarize and explain the basics of Catholic doctrine on the sacraments; - organically integrate the perspective of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching in looking at the various topics of the course; - find the connections of each topic to the Trinitarian and Christological core of the Christian faith; - identify the main lines of Catholic doctrine on the sacraments with regard to their ecumenical dimension; - summarize, critically assess and evaluate selected issues in sacramental theology in the light of the Church's teaching after the Second Vatican Council; - grasp anew the relevance of dogmatic-theological reflection on the sacraments for one's own theological and existential synthesis.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

1) Students are required to follow the instructions in the LMS and follow them. 2) Students also have to make sure they meet these requirements for participating in webinars: - Participating in a webinar means being online for the whole time it lasts, which is possible with a stable, high-quality internet connection. - Students can't do other activities that need their focus during the webinar. - A working microphone and camera turned on for the entire duration of the webinar are required; - During the webinar, it is not permissible to perform other activities that require concentration (driving a motor vehicle, etc.). In the case of an excused absence for serious reasons, the instructor may assign an appropriate substitute assignment. 3) To successfully complete the course, it is necessary to: - Familiarize yourself with the content of all video lectures and presentations. - Study the learning materials and required reading. - Participate in at least four of the five required webinars (non-attendance at a compulsory webinar must be excused in a timely and proper manner). - Pass the final oral exam, which will demonstrate knowledge of the material contained in both the lectures and the compulsory texts. 4) In order to ensure the regular course of the exam, in addition to a stable online connection, a proper view of the examinee is also required. In the case of a single camera, the examinee's face and hands must be visible; in the case of two cameras, the screen in front of which the examinee is sitting and the desk must be visible. The use of headphones is not permitted.
Recommended literature
  • (1995). Katechismus katolické církve. Praha : ZVON.
  • GIGLIONI P. Svátosti Krista a Církve, Souzvuk mezi Bohem a člověkem.
  • II. vatikánský koncil. (1995). Dokumenty II. vatikánského koncilu. Praha : ZVON.
  • Kunetka, F. Úvod do liturgie svátostí (Kostelní Vydří, 2001)..
  • Mezinárodní teologická komise. (2011). Dokumenty MTK věnované eklesiologii a svátostem do roku 1995 a dokument PBK Jednota a rozličnost v církvi. Kostelní Vydří.
  • Mezinárodní teologická komise. (2021). Vzájemnost mezi vírou a svátostmi ve svátostné ekonomii. Praha.
  • Müller, G.L. (2010). Dogmatika pro studium a pastoraci (s. 640-787). Kostelní Vydří (Karmelitánské nakladatelství).
  • Nicolas, J.-H. (2019). Syntéza dogmatické teologie. III: Církev a svátosti. Praha (Krystal OP).
  • Schüssler Fiorenza, F. - Galvin, J.P. (ed.). (2000). Systematická teologie. III: Římskokatolická perspektiva. Brno - Praha (CDK - Vyšehrad).


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