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: DL9025Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Liturgy
Proposing College: Wollaston Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically analyse biblical, historical, theological and practical influences in the development of liturgical traditions. |
| 2. | Critically evaluate the role of liturgy in Christian life |
| 3. | Demonstrate the ability to integrate an understanding of liturgical development with the needs of contemporary worshipping communities. |
| 4. | Critique an Anglican liturgical worship service |
| 5. | Plan and work with a team to lead an Anglican liturgical worship service |
Recommended 24 points of CH or equivalent
This unit will be taught through seminars and practicums
Bradshaw, Paul F. Early Christian Worship: A Basic Introduction to Ideas and Practice. 2nd ed. Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2010.
Bradshaw, Paul F. and J. Melloh. Foundations in Ritual Studies. London: SPCK, 2007.
Burns, Stephen and A. Monro, eds. Christian Worship in Australia. Strathfield: St. Pauls, 2009.
Chauvet, Louis-Marie. The Sacraments: The Word of God at the Mercy of the Body. Collegeville, Minn.: Pueblo Books, 2001.
Hefling, C. and C. Shattuck, eds. The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer. Oxford: OUP, 2006.
Ramshaw, G. Christian Worship: 100, 000 Sundays of Rituals and Symbols. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2009.
Schmit, Clayton J. Sent and Gathered: A Worship Manual for the Missional Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2009.
Sherlock, C. Australian Anglicans Worship: Performing APBA. Mulgrave, Vic.: Broughton Publishing, 2020.
Van Opstal, Sandra Maria. The Next Worship: Glorifying God in a Diverse World. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP Books, 2016.
Varcoe, G., ed. APBA: A Practical Commentary. Mulgrave, Vic.: Broughton Books, 1997.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variant 1 | ||||||||
| Skill Demonstration - Assessment 1: Worship Planning | 1500 | 20.0 | ||||||
| Essay - Assessment 2: Essay | 2000 | 30.0 | ||||||
| Essay - Assessment 3: Essay | 3000 | 40.0 | ||||||
| Personal Reflection - Assessment 4: Reflection | 1000 | 10.0 | ||||||
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Apr, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-04-27 10:06:09 +1000