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010031 VO Basic course in Orthodox liturgical theology (2022W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 31.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Liturgical theology covers liturgical practice, the theology of various liturgical acts, and the theological reflection on liturgical worship in general.

This course will focus on the history of the Byzantine rite with a special focus on the celebration of the Eucharist (the divine liturgy) in relation to contemporary Eastern Orthodox theological reflection on the meaning of worship and pastoral needs.

The students are expected to study the required literature on their own and voluntarily participate in lectures given by the teacher.

After finishing the course, the student will:

- be able to describe in general the historical development of the Byzantine rite;

- be able to describe and understand the traditional mystagogical interpretations of the divine liturgy;

- be able to identify and reflect on pastoral problems in relation to Orthodox worship today;

- and be able to reflect theologically on the meaning of worship and sacraments in the Orthodox tradition.

Assessment and permitted materials

The students will be graded on a written test and paper that can be submitted in English or German. The students may consult the literature and lecture notes while writing the test and paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Mandatary reading of literature. Optional participation in lecture. Written test and essay in English or German.

1 (sehr gut) -> 100-89 points
2 (gut) -> 88-76 points
3 (befriedigend) -> 75-63 points
4 (genügend) -> 62-50 points
5 (nicht genügend) -> 49-0 points

Examination topics

The examination will focus on the following topics:
- The general history of the Byzantine rite
- The mystagogical tradition of the divine liturgy
- The theological meaning of worship in the Orthodox tradition
- Contemporary pastoral needs and attempts at liturgical reform

Reading list

Bria, Ion. “The Liturgy after the Liturgy”. 1978.

Interorthodox Preconciliar Commission, “Fuller Participation of the Laity in the Worship and Life of the Church”. 1972.

Report of an Inter-Orthodox Consultation on “Renewal in Orthodox Worship”. 1991.

Schmemann, Alexander. For the Life of the World. 1973.

Taft, Robert F. The Byzantine Rite: A Short History. 1992.

Vukašinović, Vladimir. Liturgical renewal in the 20th Century. 2001.

Wybrew, Hugh. The Orthodox Liturgy: The Development of the Eucharistic Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite. 1989.

Or in German:

Felmy, Karl Christian. Einführung in die orthodoxe Theologie der Gegenwart. 3. Aufl.

Fürst, Alfons. Die Liturgie der alten Kirche: Geschichte und Theologie.

Schmemann, Alexander. Aus der Freude leben: Ein Glaubensbuch der orthodoxen Christen.

Schulz, Hans-Joachim. Die byzantinische Liturgie: Glaubenszeugnis und Symbolgestalt.

Association in the course directory

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