Introduction to Liturgical Thought and Practice (DL1209T)

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.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Web material, tutorial discussions

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