Assessment

Case Study 100%

Module Aims

Participants are introduced to an overview of historical development of Christian liturgy and worship over two thousand years. Identifying the scriptural and doctrinal sources, the module will explore how worship is the living expression of God’s people in time and place and responds to the human need for ritual. The module provides an opportunity for learners to examine the principles, traditions and guidance for the liturgical forum, with regard to the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), the Christian Ordering of Time and the importance of the liturgical space. The module also helps identify the distinction between public liturgy in the name of the Church and private devotional prayer. Looking at the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, learners will understand the Celebration of the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of Christian life. Since learners are being prepared for ministry, they will integrate their theoretical learning with practical application.

Indicative Syllabus

• Fundamental Principles; Liturgy and the Word
• Exploration of distinction between Worship and Devotional Prayer
• Historical development of forms and styles for the liturgical context
• Liturgical expression of theology of Sacraments of Christian Initiation
• Exploration of Christian Time and liturgical space
• The directives of Vatican II and post-conciliar documents
• The liturgical roles of priest, assembly, deacon and other ministers
• Liturgical life in reference to music and culture
• current issues in liturgy
• Copyright, broadcasting and liturgy

Learning Outcomes

• — LO1: Present an account of the theological significance of liturgy as an integral part of the Christian life;
• — LO2: Outline the Church’s official teaching on liturgy and worship by reflecting critically on key texts;
• — LO3: Summarize the major developments in Christian worship and liturgy through various historical epochs;
• — LO4: Work collaboratively to utilise liturgical, theological and pastoral judgments in the celebration of the Sacraments and other liturgical prayer, specifically with regard to the ministry of deacon;
• — LO5: Identify various different types and forms of liturgy and where to apply them appropriately in diaconate ministry through an understanding of current liturgical norms ;
• — LO6: Compare and contrast the different types and forms of liturgy in various Christian denominations and communities.

Bibliography

• — Paul Bradshaw, Eucharistic Origins (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004).
• — Louis-Marie Chauvet, The Sacraments (Collegeville: Pueblo Books, 2001).
• — Anscar J. Chupungco, Handbook for Liturgical Studies 4. Vol. (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1999-2000) Volume I: Introduction to the Liturgy (1997), Volume III: The Eucharist (1999)
• — Juliette Day, Reading the Liturgy: An exploration of texts in Christian worship, (London: Bloomsbury, 2014).
• — Edward Foley, From Age to Age. How Christians have celebrated the Eucharist, (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008).
• — Benjamin Gordon-Taylor and Juliette Day, editors, The Study of Liturgy and Worship (London: SPCK, 2013).
• — Gail Ramshaw, Christian Worship. 100,000 Sundays of Symbols and Rituals (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2009).
• — Aimé Georges Martimort, The Church at Prayer: An Introduction to the Liturgy, trans. Matthew J. O’Connell, 4 vol. (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1988): Volume I: Introduction to the Liturgy, Volume II: The Eucharist
• — Liam M. Tracey and Thomas R. Whelan, editors, Serving Liturgical Renewal. Pastoral and Theological Questions (Dublin: Veritas, 2015).
• — Geoffrey Wainwright & Karen Westerfield-Tucker, eds., The Oxford History of Christian Worship (New York: Oxford University Press, 2005).
• — James F. White, A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993).