STMA 510 - Theology of Eucharist

In this course, students reflect on Eucharist as the heart of Christian worship and as God’s gracious gift enabling and preparing the Christian assembly for life in a world hungry for justice, peace, and gladness of heart. The following receive particular attention: roots of Eucharist in Judaism and the New Testament; development of Eucharistic theology and practice in Christian church history; the Great Eucharistic Prayer as theological summary and pattern for living. Students also consider how different images and words for the Church’s Table Meal are expressed in their own ecclesial traditions. Prerequisite: STMM 505 or STMM 510.3

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: School of Theology & Ministry