Content

In this unit, students will explore the role of liturgy in the life of the church, trace the development of liturgical worship from its biblical roots through to current Anglican forms of worship, and be equipped to plan and lead liturgical worship.

Unit code: DL3025Z

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Proposing College: Wollaston Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Appraise the role of liturgy in Christian life

2.

Analyse the way in which liturgical traditions have developed

3.

Plan and work with a team to lead an Anglican liturgical worship service

4.

Critique an Anglican liturgical worship service

Unit sequence

Recommended 18 points of CH or equivalent

Pedagogy

This unit will be taught through seminars and practicums

Indicative Bibliography

Burns, Stephen, Liturgy: SCM Studyguide. 2nd ed. London: SCM Press, 2018.

Monro, Anita, and Stephen Burns. Christian Worship in Australia : Inculturating the Liturgical Tradition. Strathfield, N.S.W.: St Pauls Publications, 2009.

Davison, Andrew. Why Sacraments? London: SPCK, 2013.

Ramshaw, G. Christian Worship: 100, 000 Sundays of Rituals and Symbols. Minneapolis, Mind: Fortress Press, 2009.

Schmit, Clayton J. Sent and Gathered : A Worship Manual for the Missional Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2009.

Sherlock, C. Australian Anglicans Worship: performing APBA. Alexandria: Broughton Publishing, 2020.

Van Opstal, Sandra. The Next Worship : Glorifying God in a Diverse World Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Books, 2016.

Varcoe, G., ed. APBA: A Practical Commentary. Alexandria: Broughton Books, 1997.

Wells, Samuel, and Abigail Kocher, Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans, 2014.

Williams, Rowan. Being Christian : Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans, 2014.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Skill Demonstration - Assessment 1: Worship Planning 1500 35.0
Personal Reflection - Assessment 2: Reflection 500 12.5
Personal Reflection - Assessment 3: Reflection 500 12.5
Essay - Assessment 4: Essay 2000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Apr, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-04-27 10:05:03 +1000