Atonement and Sacrifice: A Theological Inquiry

College Wycliffe College
Instructor(s) Mangina, Joseph
Course Code WYT3502HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in WYT6502HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Is Chrisitianity a sacrifical religion? What does it mean to say "Christ died for our sins"? Do we offer Christ in the Eucharist? This course will explore the interrelated concepts of "atonement" and "sacrifice" as they are used in Christian theology, especially in the doctrine of the work of Christ, in ecclesiology, and in sacramentology. Readings will include both classic and modern authors, including Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, M. Douglas, Milgrom, Girard, Mascall, Boersma, Hunsinger. Some attention will be paid to postmodern discussions concerning the logic of gift-giving and exchange ( Maus, Derrida, Milbank, Cavanaugh). Seminar discussion, precis and other short papers, final paper. Readings, seminar discussion, short papers to be read in class. Class participation, short papers, final paper. 
 

Syllabus http://www.wycliffecollege.ca/documents/Atonement%20and%20Sacrifice%20A%20Theol…
Schedule N/A
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Means of Evaluation
Other
Currently Offered Winter 2013