In this unit, students will explore the role of liturgy in the life of the church, trace the development of liturgical worship from its biblical roots through to current Anglican forms of worship, and be equipped to plan and lead liturgical worship.
Unit code: DL3025Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Liturgy
Proposing College: Wollaston Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Appraise the role of liturgy in Christian life |
| 2. | Analyse the way in which liturgical traditions have developed |
| 3. | Plan and work with a team to lead an Anglican liturgical worship service |
| 4. | Critique an Anglican liturgical worship service |
Recommended 18 points of CH or equivalent
This unit will be taught through seminars and practicums
Burns, Stephen, Liturgy: SCM Studyguide. 2nd ed. London: SCM Press, 2018.
Monro, Anita, and Stephen Burns. Christian Worship in Australia : Inculturating the Liturgical Tradition. Strathfield, N.S.W.: St Pauls Publications, 2009.
Davison, Andrew. Why Sacraments? London: SPCK, 2013.
Ramshaw, G. Christian Worship: 100, 000 Sundays of Rituals and Symbols. Minneapolis, Mind: Fortress Press, 2009.
Schmit, Clayton J. Sent and Gathered : A Worship Manual for the Missional Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2009.
Sherlock, C. Australian Anglicans Worship: performing APBA. Alexandria: Broughton Publishing, 2020.
Van Opstal, Sandra. The Next Worship : Glorifying God in a Diverse World Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Books, 2016.
Varcoe, G., ed. APBA: A Practical Commentary. Alexandria: Broughton Books, 1997.
Wells, Samuel, and Abigail Kocher, Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans, 2014.
Williams, Rowan. Being Christian : Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans, 2014.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill Demonstration - Assessment 1: Worship Planning | 1500 | 35.0 | |
| Personal Reflection - Assessment 2: Reflection | 500 | 12.5 | |
| Personal Reflection - Assessment 3: Reflection | 500 | 12.5 | |
| Essay - Assessment 4: Essay | 2000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Apr, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-04-27 10:05:03 +1000