This unit will examine the two important liturgical books used daily in the Coptic church; the Horologion (Agpeya = book of hours) and the book of Psalmodia (book of midnight and evening praise). The Horologion (Agpya) consists of prayers, Psalms, Gospel readings, and “troparia” (petitions) to be said at the various hours of the day and night. Students will gain insight into the historical development and the current structure of the canonical hours and their role in spiritual practice. The liturgical book of Psalmodia consists of Odes, Psalies, Theotokia (veneration to St Mary) and Doxologies which are chanted in the evening and night hours. Students will learn about the historical development and the structure as well as the theological thought preserved in hymnology in this very important liturgical book.
Unit code: DL8409A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Liturgy
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse the structure of the books of Psalmodia and the Horologion. |
2. | Examine the daily service of the two books in Coptic Monasteries and Churches. |
3. | Identify the position of St. Mary as "Theotokos" in the book of Psalmodia. |
4. | Discuss the history of the canonical hours prayers of the early church and Coptic Church. |
5. | Analyse the developmental process of the history of the books (Horologion and Psalmodia) in the Christian churches and in the Coptic Church. |
An introductory unit in Coptic Liturgy
The unit will engage students in analysis and theological reflection through the presentation of lectures, readings and discussion
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Written Assessment Task |
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Essay | Written Assessment Task |
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Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 5 Sep, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:41 +1000