Liturgical Theology (III)

Type of course:	Compulsory
Language of instruction:	Romanian
Erasmus Language of instruction:	English
Name of lecturer:	Dumitru Adrian Vanca
Seminar tutor:	Dumitru Adrian Vanca
Form of education	Full-time

Form of instruction:	Class
Number of teaching hours per semester:	28
Number of teaching hours per week:	2
Semester:	Autumn
Form of receiving a credit for a course:	Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated	3

Course aims:

to develop an aptitude for careful theological reflection about worship;
to identify the common roots of liturgical traditions in different Christian confessions;
to appreciate more and understand more deeply their own liturgical tradition and worship;
to develop basic skills in worship and conducting liturgical services;
to articulate key biblical and theological foundations of Christian worship.

Course Entry Requirements:

n/a

Course contents:

1. Studying the Liturgy, 2. The Daily Cycles of Prayer. The Liturgy of the hours, 3. Holy and Divine Liturgy [1], 4. Holy and Divine Liturgy [2], 5. Holy and Divine Liturgy [3], 6. Holy and Divine Liturgy [4], 7. Holy and Divine Liturgy [5], 8. Holy and Divine Liturgy [6], 9. Holy and Divine Liturgy [7], 10. Holy and Divine Liturgy [8], 11. Mystagogy. Byzantine commentaries, theological meanings and interpretations of Divine Liturgy [1], 12. Mystagogy. Byzantine Commentaries, theological meanings and interpretations of Divine Liturgy [2], 13. Confessional geography, 14. The Divine Liturgy in nowadays. Misunderstandings & Challenges.

Teaching methods:

Lecture, conversation, exemplification, PowerPoint presentation, video-projections etc.

Learning outcomes:

• To give knowledge, understanding and a correct using of liturgical basic concepts specific to the Orthodox Christian liturgy; • To provide the necessary methodological and research skills for further study and research in liturgical topics.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Colloquium (heuristic dialogue) – 50%; written paper (interpretative essay) – 30%; continuous assessment – 20%.