RS 310 Sacred Signs & Symbols: Gifts of the Christian Life
Exploring the nature of religious symbols and ritual, in particular Christian rituals and sacraments, this course will investigate their foundations in human experience and their history within the Church. Substantial focus will be given to the two great Christian signs or sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper or Holy Eucharist. The course includes an overview of liturgical practices, texts, and theology from Jewish and scriptural origins to the 20th-century's Vatican II reforms. The course will also involve some field trips to local places of worship.
Prerequisite
RS 200 or RS 217 or RS 218 or RS 220 or RS 221 or RS 230 or RS 260 or RS 270 or RS 271 or RS 280 or RS 285 or RS 290-294 or RS 295-299