L7101
Early Christian Liturgy
- Code
- L7101
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Weighting
- 9 credit points
- Type
- Foundational
- Discipline
- Liturgy
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Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions
L5101 Introduction to Christian Worship; L8101 Introduction to Christian worship
Academic Staff
Dr Andrew Mellas, BA (Honours and University Medal, USyd), Bachelor of Law (USyd), PhD (USyd).
Curriculum Objectives
This course unit introduces students to concepts that provide a foundation for the study of Christian worship.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the biblical, theological, cultural and historical foundations for the practice of Christian worship within a particular tradition
- Articulate the current issues within Christian worship
- Use and evaluate a wide range of liturgical resources
- Prepare and conduct a range of liturgical services
- Differentiate the riches of the Christian liturgical traditions
Content
1) The biblical basis for Christian worship
2) The theology of Christian worship
3) The role of culture in the development of worship
4) The historical developments in Christian worship
5) Current issues in Christian worship
6) Preparation of a Christian worship service