Doing and Living the Church's Liturgy (DL8430Y)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit examines the liturgy as pivotal to the life of the baptised and as a celebration of faith that gives their lives gospel shape and calls them to mission. It explores a theological and pastoral understanding of the rites and examines their symbolic actions, languages, patterns and corporate nature through the lens of the church’s liturgical praxis. A core component of the unit will be ‘doing’ and reflecting on short rituals from the liturgy of the church, normally elements of the rites of Lent, the Triduum and Easter.

Unit code: DL8430Y

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify the components of the principle rites of the Christian liturgy
2.

Explain the core principles governing liturgical celebration
3.

Discuss a basic theology of Christian liturgy deriving from the Paschal Mystery
4.

Articulate an understanding of Christian liturgy as a dynamic complex of word – sung and spoken – symbol and rite
5.

Discuss the relationship between liturgy and mission
6.

Engage in informed and constructive evaluation of particular celebrations

Pedagogy

Lectures, reading, seminars, doing rituals

Indicative Bibliography

  • Boselli, Goffredo. The Spiritual Meaning of the Liturgy: School of Prayer, Source of Life. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2014.
  • Capra, Elio. Called, Gifted, Sent. Melbourne: James Gould House Publications, 2010.
  • Day, Juliette and Benjamin Gordon-Taylor, eds. The Study of Liturgy and Worship: An Alcuin Guide. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press (A Pueblo Book), 2013.
  • Ferrone, Rita. Liturgy: Sacrosanctum Concilium. Rediscovering Vatican II Series. New York: Paulist Press, 2007. (recommended for purchase)
  • Johnson, Lawrence. The Three Days: A Liturgical Guide. Washington, DC: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2012.
  • Lysik, David, ed. The Liturgy Documents: A Parish Resource. 4th edition. Chicago IL: Liturgy Training Publications, 2004.
  • O’Flaherty, Edward et al, eds. Sunday, Sabbath and the Weekend. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2010.
  • Pecklers, Keith F. Worship: New Century Theology. London: Continuum, 2003.
  • Pilcher, Carmel et al, eds. Vatican Council II: Reforming Liturgy. Adelaide: ATF Theology, 2013.
  • Searle, Mark et al. Called to Participate: Theological, Ritual and Social Perspectives. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2005.
  • Vincie, Catherine. Celebrating Divine Mystery: A Primer in Liturgical Theology. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. (recommended for purchase)
  • Whalen, Michael D. Seasons and Feasts of the Church Year: An Introduction. New York: Paulist Press, 2004.
  • White, James F. Introduction to Christian Worship. Third edition. Nashville, TN, Abingdon Press, 2000.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Seminar or Tutorial

Seminar paper – 1000 words

 1000 20.0
Reflection

Summary of four key articles – 1000 words

 1000 20.0
Essay

Essay – 4000 words

 4000 60.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2020-09-23 18:09:14 +1000