STD 543i - STY 243i The Holy Eucharist Winter, 2018 Course Outline Class Start Date & End Date January 3 - April 19, 2018. Class Meeting Time, Location, and Room Online Instructors Name: Dr. Ayodele Ayeni, C.S.Sp. Office: Online Office Hours: N/A Telephone: 7806666274 Email: Ayodele.ayeni@newman.edu Skype: Ayo Ayeni (Ottawa) Course Description A historical, scriptural, theological and liturgical study of the Eucharist, examining the development of the Church s understanding of this Sacrament and its relation to the Pascal Mystery through five main periods: New Testament, Patristic, Scholastic, Modern and Contemporary. It reviews the emergence of the Eastern and Western rites, with special attention to the Roman Rite, examining the structure of the Eucharistic prayer and its theological underpinnings. Course Objectives In terms of intended learning outcomes, by the end of the course, each student should be able to demonstrate: An ability to engage critically and analytically with textual, historical and theological issues raised on the Eucharist in ecumenical circles. An acquaintance with the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, especially Eucharist ecclesiology. Familiarization with encyclicals on the Eucharist and hallmark on Eucharistic debates. A better appreciation of the Holy Mass. Page 1 of 6
Course Assignments and Evaluation Each summary is due on Saturday, before midnight. All the summaries of the session carry 50% of the course work. Participation in online discussion is 10%. 1 The final paper carries 40%. At the end of the month of January, having covered the required readings geared toward the definition of terms and origins of the Eucharist, students should have the "ability to engage critically and analytically with textual, historical and theological issues raised on the Eucharist in ecumenical circles." The class discussion of the month will provide a synopsis of what was learned and focus attention on that point - ecumenism. At the end of the month of February, with the emphasis of the readings on history and the necessity for the liturgical movement which culminated in the reforms of Vatican II, students would have been introduced "to some of the key ancient liturgical texts as well as the actual books of the Roman liturgy." Also, materials read in this month will provide "an acquaintance with the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, especially Eucharist ecclesiology, as well as give an overview of the origins and historical developments of the Eucharistic Anaphoras in East and West". The month of March will concentrate on the contemporary debates on the meaning and practice of "Fully conscious, and active participation in the liturgy" (Sacrosanctum Concilium 14), thereby helping the students "To promote better preparation for, participation in, and living of the liturgy as the source of the Christian life" and to enhance some "familiarization with encyclicals on the Eucharist and hallmark on Eucharistic debates". Textbooks KERESZTY, Roch. Wedding Feast of the Lamb: Eucharistic Theology from a Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Perspective. Chicago, IL: Liturgy Training Publications (Hillenbrand Book Studies Series), 2004. MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, Matthew J. O'Connell (Trans.), Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1999. Recommended Reading IRWIN, Kevin W. Serving the Body of Christ: The Magisterium on Eucharist and Ordained Priesthood, New York, NY/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2013. MCGOVERN, Thomas J. The Most Holy Eucharist: Our Passover and Our Living Bread, Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2013. 2 Course Requirements Each summary is due on Saturday, before midnight. All the summaries of the session (10 in all) carry 50% of the course work. Participation in online discursions 10%. The final paper carries 40%. The final paper is due during examination week, April 13-19, 2018. 1 I will set up a convenient time with all the students, as soon as the class list is ready. 2 See the bibliography section below for a link to resources on the Eucharist. Page 2 of 6
Course Schedule First Week: January 1-6, 2018 Read and summarize: KERESZTY, Roch. Wedding Feast of the Lamb, chapters 1-8. Second Week: January 8-13, 2018 Read and summarize: KERESZTY, Roch. Wedding Feast of the Lamb, chapters 9-13. Third Week: January 15-20, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 5-6. Fourth Week: January 22-27, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 7-8. Discussion for the month on January 26 at 8pm (Alberta Time): "What are Anaphoras and how were they derived?" Fifth Week: February 5-10, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 9-10. Sixth Week: February 12-17, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 11-12. Seventh Week: February 19-24, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 14-15. Eighth Week: February 26-3 March, 2018 Read and summarize: MAZZA, Enrico. The Celebration of the Eucharist, chapters 16-18. Discussion for the month on February 23, 2018: "Active Participation at Worship is a Christian Imperative." Ninth Week: March 5-10, 2018 Read and summarize: Sacrosanctum Concilium Tenth Week: March 12-17, 2018 Read and summarize: KERESZTY, Roch. Wedding Feast of the Lamb, chapters 14-16. Discussion for the month on March 23, 2018 at 8pm: "What is Eucharistic Ecclesiology?" Page 3 of 6
General Academic Information Late Submission Policy. An express permission in writing is required, when the student notices an imminent failure to meet a submission date; otherwise, the score allotted to the assignment is forfeited. Course Attendance No credit will be given for a course if the student has been absent, for any reason whatever, from onethird or more of the lectures and/or seminars scheduled for the term. Likewise, no credit will be given if term assignments or other assignments are or remain incomplete. Leave of Absence and Policy for Incompletes Extensions to an incomplete grade may be granted in extenuating circumstances, but may not exceed 16 weeks following the end of the course. Students who fail to complete course work by the agreed deadline will have a grade assigned which is based on work completed. Academic Integrity Acts of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) are subject to an appropriate penalty. The grade F may be assigned to a student guilty of such acts by the professor of the course in which the infraction occurred. A second offense against academic integrity renders the student liable to automatic dismissal from NTC. Further details are available in the Student Handbook in the Academic Misconduct Policy. Academic Grievances Students may appeal grades received; the procedure is outlined in the Student Handbook in the Appeal Policy. For other grievances, students will refer to the Student Grievances Policy also outlined in the Student Handbook. NOTE: The GPA is computed on the basis of cumulative grade point (letter) values, not percentage values. All courses are included in this calculation except those exceeding degree requirements and/or received as transfer credits from other recognized institutions. Grading System Undergraduate Studies C.Th., Dip.Th., B.Th. Meaning Excellent A+ A A- Good B+ B B- Point 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 Graduate Studies M.T.S., M.Div., M.Th., G.C.C.S.A., M.R.E. Meaning Excellent A+ A A- Good B+ B B- Point 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 Page 4 of 6
Adequate C+ C C- Marginal D+ D 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 Adequate C+ C C- Fail F 0.0 Fail D+ D F 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.0 Written Assignments - Style and Format Newman Theological College requires that all written work be submitted in acceptable academic format and style. Please note the following regulations: Regulations Research papers, book reports, article summaries, reflection papers, and essays should be doublespaced, printed on one side only, and submitted on white, 8.5 x 11 paper. A standard type style, such as Times New Roman, with a 12-point font size, must be used. The instructor will specify the most recent edition of the style manual to be used: 1. Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Chicago: University of Chicago Press). 2. Joseph Gibaldi & William Achters, eds., MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (New York: Modern Language Association of America). 3. American Psychological Association Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Washington: APA Publications). Copies of these standard references may be purchased in the NTC bookstore. Ignorance of standard form is not considered an acceptable excuse for deviation from required standards of format and style. Academic Regulations The following Academic Regulations are located in the Academic Calendar for your reference: Changes in Registration: Add/Drop/Withdraw Notice Course Work Final Examination Schedule Incomplete Policy Inclusive Language Related Academic Matters The following Related Academic Matters are located in the Academic Calendar for your reference: Reports & Posting Glossary of Academic Terms Page 5 of 6
Other Related Policies The following policies are located in the Student Handbook for your reference: Academic Misconduct Policy Appeal Policy Recording of Lectures Audio or video recording of lectures, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior consent of the instructor. Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the content author(s). Student Accessibility Services: If you have special needs that could affect your performance in this class, please let me know during the first week of the term so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you are not already registered with Student Services, contact Doreen Bloos at 780-392-2450 ext. 2212; Email doreen.bloos@newman.edu. Bibliography www.eucharistia.org Page 6 of 6