Content

This unit examines the historical origins and development of the divine service, noting along the way its multiple connections to various Christian traditions and their interplay with culture, music, and the arts; the unique character of Australian Lutheranism and connections with Australian society being one particular focus. The unit analyses the services of the Church, as a whole and in their parts, considering scriptural foundations, ritual order, theological function, and liturgical enactment. Throughout the unit there is reference to, and use of, the various worship resources of the Lutheran Church of Australia with an aim to informed and confident preparation for the celebration of the church’s liturgy.

Unit code: DP2213L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

demonstrate familiarity with the structure and contents of authorised LCA holy communion orders and various minor services

2.

articulate an understanding of the origin and nature of the LCA holy communion orders as the Lutheran form of the western mass, and Matins and Vespers as the Lutheran form of the western tradition of daily prayer

3.

analyse Lutheran rites biblically, theologically, ritually, ecumenically, and culturally

4.

demonstrate their ability to use the liturgical resources of the LCA to prepare for the performance of the divine service by an LCA congregation in its particular cultural and pastoral setting

Unit sequence

Prerequisites: At least 18 credit points in Field D is desirable

Pedagogy

Combination of lecture, discussion, tutorial, seminar, fieldwork (for 2 of the assessments)

Indicative Bibliography

  • Lutheran Church of Australia. 1989. Lutheran hymnal with supplement. Adelaide, SA: Lutheran Publishing House. (recommended for purchase)
  • Day, Juliette, and Benjamin Gordon-Taylor, eds. 2013. The study of liturgy and worship: an Alcuin guide. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. (eBook available)
  • Kleinig, John. 2010. Course notes for Lutheran liturgics. Revised/supplemented by Linards Jansons. North Adelaide, SA: Australian Lutheran College. (Supplied by lecturer)
  • Lathrop, Gordon. 1993. Holy things: a liturgical theology. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress. (1998 paperback edition available)
  • Lutheran Church of Australia. Commission on Worship. 2002. LCA worship resources. Accessed 9 April 2015. http://www.lca.org.au/worship-2.html
  • Maschke, Timothy. 2009. Gathered guests: a guide to worship in the Lutheran Church. 2nd ed. St Louis, MO: Concordia.
  • Precht, Fred, ed. 1993. Lutheran worship: history and practice. St Louis, MO: Concordia.
  • Reed, Luther. 1960. The Lutheran liturgy. Philadelphia, PA: Fortress.
  • Senn, Frank. 1997. Christian liturgy: catholic and evangelical. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • ———. 2000. New creation: a liturgical worldview. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • ———. 2012. Introduction to Christian liturgy. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • Wainwright, Geoffrey. 1980. Doxology: the praise of God in worship, doctrine and life. New York: Oxford University Press.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Portfolio

Liturgical planning exercise

1125 25.0
Seminar or Tutorial

Class presentation on a practical liturgical topic that examines the interplay of theology, liturgy and culture

1575 35.0
Essay

Prepare a bibliography and write an essay on one of a list of topics

1800 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 26 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000