Pastoral Ministry and Priesthood (DP8509A)

Content

This unit is divided into two main sections. Firstly, it will develop a critical theology of priesthood, ministry and pastoral care in the Orthodox tradition and contemporary life. Secondly, the unit will study practical applications of the Church’s vision and ministry to priestly and pastoral life and service in the Church. The unit will examine topics including the nature of the priesthood of believers, the ordained priesthood, church tradition and structure and the role of women in the church.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Online delivery will include articles and lecture notes, video lectures and online discussion forums.

Indicative Bibliography

• A Monk of the Eastern Church, and John Breck. Serve the Lord with Gladness: Basic Reflections on the Eucharist and the Priesthood. Crestwood, N.Y. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1990. (recommended for purchase)
• Burmester, O. H. E. Ordination Rites of the Coptic Church: Text according to Ms. 253 Liturgy, Coptic Museum, Cairo: Société D'archéologie Copte, 1985.
• St. Gregory Nazianzus. In Defence of His Flight to Pontus in NPNF, Second Series, Vol. 7, 204-227.
• Hopko, Thomas, 1990. "Ministry and the Unity of the Church: An Eastern Orthodox View" in SVTQ 34, no. 4: 269-279.
• Hopko, Thomas, 1990. “On Ecclesial Conciliarity” in The Legacy of St. Vladimir: Byzantium, Russia, America. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1990, 209-225
• Ioann, and Ioann. The Orthodox Pastor: A Guide to Pastoral Theology. Crestwood, N.Y.: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2008.
• Kiprīan, Mary Goddard, and William C. Mills. Orthodox Pastoral Service. Rollinsford, N.H.: Orthodox Research Institute, 2009.
• St. John Chrysostom. Six Books on the Priesthood, trans. Graham Neville, Crestwood, N.Y. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1996. (recommended for purchase)
• Lazor, Paul. “Pastoral Care Today” in SVTQ 40, no. 1&2: 17-41, 1996
• Percival, H.R. Nicene & Post-Nicene Series 2 Vol 14: The Decrees and Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Council, Vol. 14. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991.

Assessment