Liturgical Theology (IV)

Overview

Lecturer

Dumitru Adrian Vanca

Seminar tutor

Dumitru Adrian Vanca

Type of course

Compulsory

Language of instruction

Romanian

Erasmus language

English

Domain

Theology

Field of study

Pastoral Orthodox Theology

Form of education

Full-time

Form of instruction

Class

Credit awarded by

Grade

Teaching methods

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

Entry requirements

n/a

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 contents

1. Christian initiation [1], 2. Christian initiation [2], 3. Sacraments: Confession and Penance, 4. The relation between Confession and Communion. A today matter, 5. Sacraments: Ordinations, 6. Sacraments: Matrimony, 7. Sacraments: Unction, 8. Confessional differences in the understanding sacraments, 9. Special rites, 10. Funeral rites, 11. Blessings and occasionally public prayers, 12. Contemporary Challenges.

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;

Assessment

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

Overview

Aims

Course contents

Learning outcomes

Assessment

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