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.

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1. The Church and the sacred time [1], 2. The Church and the sacred time [2], 3. The Church and the sacred time [3], 4. The Church and the sacred time [4], 5. The Church and the sacred time [5], 6. The Church and the sacred time [6], 7. Introduction to liturgical art [1], 8. Introduction to liturgical art [2], 9. Introduction to liturgical art [3], 10. Introduction to liturgical art [4], 11. Introduction to liturgical art [5], 12. Monasticism and its role in the Orthodox liturgy [1], 13. Monasticism and its role in the Orthodox liturgy [2], 14. Contemporary challenges for the Orthodox Church.

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

• 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;

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

Vasile Băncilă, Duhul sărbătorii, Edit. Anastasia , București , 1996 , x
Ene Braniște, Liturgica generală, Edit. IBMBOR , București , 1985 , x
Dumitru Vanca, Introducere în teologia liturgică, Edit. Reîntregirea , Alba Iulia , 2009 , x
Alexander Schmemann, Postul cel Mare, Edit. Doris , București , 1998 , x
Thomas J Talley, The Origins Of The Liturgical Year, Liturgical Press , Minnesota, Collegeville , 1991 , x