Introduction to Liturgical Thought and Practice (DL1200T)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit will explore the tradition and teaching of the church’s liturgical practice across ecumenical borders. It will begin with an historical overview of liturgical developments, including the early Church and the Reformation, and more recent movements for renewal, particularly since Vatican II. It will focus on the role of liturgy in the life of the church, and fundamental dimensions of liturgy such as symbol and ritual, the Word of God, the rhythms of time and liturgical space, and the dynamic interplay of liturgy, life and mission. The pastoral application of this learning will be a focus of the unit.

Unit code: DL1200T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Account for the centrality of liturgy in the life of the church, in relation to its historical roots

2.

Explain the nature of liturgy as enacted symbol, identifying the core symbols
3.

Articulate and illustrate the connection between worship, christian living and mission

4.

Utilise liturgical books and other resources to prepare specific pastoral liturgies

5.

Identify principles for the appropriate shaping and use of liturgy in different contexts.

Pedagogy

Lectures, discussion, class presentations

Indicative Bibliography

  • Burns, S. Liturgy: SCM Studyguide (London: SCM Press, second ed., 2018) (Recommended for purchase)
  • Burns, S., ed., Journey (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2008)
  • Burns, S., ed., Liturgical Spirituality (New York, NY: Seabury, 2013)
  • Burns, S. and A. Monro, eds, Christian Worship in Australia. Strathfield: St. Paul’s, 2009 (Recommended for purchase)
  • Cones, B. and S. Burns, eds, A Guide for the Assembly (Chicago, IL: LTP, 2019)
  • Gray-Reeves, M. and M. Perham, The Hospitality of God. London: SPCK, 2010
  • Ramshaw, G. Christian Worship: 100, 000 Sundays of Rituals and Symbols (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2009)
  • Saliers, D. Worship and Spirituality. Akron: OSL Publications, second edition, 1994
  • White, S. Groundwork of Christian Worship Peterborough: Epworth Press, 1997

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Case Study

Essay of 1500 words with case study

 1500 45.0
Essay

Essay of 1500 words

 1500 40.0
Journal

Journal (tutorial reflection for Online) equivalent of 1000 words

 1000 15.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2014

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:33 +1100