Liturgical Theology

This course approaches the study of liturgy as a praxis-based source of theology, rooted in the classic notion, lex orandi, lex credendi. It will consist of a survey of seminal thinkers in classical and contemporary liturgical studies, including consideration of liturgical methodology and hermeneutics, the relationship between liturgy and theology, liturgy and culture, worship and ethics, symbol and sacrament, ritual and anthropology. Weekly 2-hour doctoral seminar, presentations, book review, major paper. Evaluation: participation and seminar facilitation: 10%; book reflection, 25%; major paper, 65%.