Byzantine Eucharistic Liturgies

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMT6451HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMT3451HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course explores the history and Interpretation of the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and the Presanctified Gifts. Contemporary concerns regarding the significance and possible reform of these Liturgies will be discussed as well, as disputed Issues of Eucharistic doctrine and practice. Thus, the purpose of this course Is to 1. become familiar with the historical development of the texts, rites, environment, and Interpretation of these Eucharistic services. 2. Investigate and analyze the theologies of assembly, eschatological movement, proclamation, sacrificial offering, thanksgiving, remembrance, pneumatic Invocation, cosmic transformation, communion, and ministry-as these are manifested In the Byzantine Eucharist. 3. illustrate and evaluate how liturgy and theology Interact to provide answers to fundamental questions of human existence as well as a context for the elaboration of such questions.

Crosslisted to (1) Pastoral Thelology
Schedule Mon
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Additional Notes

One of the assignments will require observation of a Byzantine liturgical service in a community of that tradition in the GT A.

Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
Quizzes
Book Review
Previously Offered Fall 2019
Currently Offered Fall 2020