Baptism, Eucharist & Ministry: Visible Words, Enacted Beliefs (DL9000P)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

In this unit, you will grow in understanding of core aspects of Uniting Church worship, focusing especially on the gospel sacraments. Examining Uniting Church liturgy in detail, you will explore how it navigates longstanding controversies that date from the European Reformations. The unit will also provide opportunity to explore pastoral services. Incorporating a strong practicum dimension on presiding in different rites, students will develop informed practice for ministry.

Unit code: DL9000P

Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify the sacramental theology of Uniting Church within an ecumenical spectrum of alternatives
2.

Articulate the sacramental theology of the Uniting Church with reference to significant historical documents and a select range of theologians
3.

Describe enacted belief in sacramental celebration with reference to non-textual components of liturgical meaning
4.

Critically enact the guidance of Uniting in Worship 2
5.

Assess and critique the ecumenical significance of local liturgical decisions

Unit sequence

Follows on from Worship in Context and Christian Assembly, but these need not be pre-requisite.

Pedagogy

Lecture, seminar, practicum, guided reading.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bos, Rob & Geoff Thompson, eds. Theology for Pilgrims. Sydney: Uniting Church Press, 2008.
  • Burns, Stephen. Pilgrim People. Adelaide: MediaCom, 2012.
  • Burns, Stephen & Anita Monro, eds. Christian Worship in Australia. Strathfield: St Pauls, 2009.
  • Burns, Stephen & Robert Gribben, eds. When We Pray. Melbourne: Coventry Press, 2020.
  • Cones, Bryan. This Assembly of Believers. London: SCM Press, 2020.
  • Flett, John. Apostolicity. Downers Grove: IVP, 2015.
  • Gribben, Robert. A Guide to Uniting in Worship. Melbourne: JBCE, 1990.
  • Hughes, Graham. Reformed Sacramentality. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2017.
  • Slee, Nicola & Stephen Burns, eds. Presiding Like a Woman. London: SPCK, 2010 (esp. Monro, Pitman, Webb).
  • Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia. Uniting in Worship 2. Sydney: MediaCom, 2005.

The crucial bibliographical resource will be the reading brick compiled from a variety of books, journals and WCC materials.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Short Answer Responses - On baptism

Short answers on baptism (1600 words) responding to practical expression of liturgy (10 minutes, 700 words equivalent)

 2300 33.0
Short Answer Responses - On eucharist

Short answers on Eucharist (1600 words) responding to practical expression of liturgy (10 minutes, 700 words equivalent)

 2300 33.0
Summative Reflection - On ministry

Summative reflection on ministry with reference to set texts

 2400 34.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 12 Apr, 2024

Unit record last updated: 2024-04-12 11:09:16 +1000