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PREACHING, LITURGY, & RITUAL
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMPS7254
English Chants of the Roman Liturgy
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The English chants provided in the Liturgy of the Hours and the Roman Missal 3rd edition make it possible to sing the liturgy. Sung liturgy is an ideal of the liturgical reforms issuing from the Second Vatican Council. This module provides students with: 1)an exploration of sung vernacular liturgy in the liturgical reform of the II Vatican Council, 2) instruction in the dynamics of singing well, 3) practice in the genres of chant in the English missal and the Liturgy of the Hours.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Joseph Weiss, S.J.
F (Feb 2, 9, 16, 23)
(Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23)
1:00-4:00 PM
Grading Option
P/F
Credits
1
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMPS8008
Liturgical Presiding for Ordained Ministry
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A practicum designed to prepare ordination candidates in the Roman Catholic Church for the ministry of liturgical presidency. Students will meet twice a week (once for theory and once for practice) as well as in small groups and for videotaping.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Joseph Weiss, S.J.
R
9:30-11:50 AM
Grading Option
P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
Intro to Liturgy; Sacraments; Eucharistic Theology
School
Boston University School of Theology
STH TC868
Worship in the Anglican and Wesleyan Traditions
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A study of the historical, theological, liturgical, and sociocultural influences which have shaped the worship patterns of the major American denominations claiming a Wesleyan heritage.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Westerfield Tucker
T
12:30pm-3:15pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
PR601
Preaching: Principles and Practices
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
An introduction to the principles of preparing relevant biblical sermons. Lectures and exercises cover a stage-by-stage explanation of how preachers think as they prepare to preach. Recitation sessions provide opportunity for students to preach with critique by the professor.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Arthurs, Jeffrey
F
9am-12pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: NT502 or OT511
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 2034
Leading Music in Ritual
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course will explore the leadership of music in the public rituals of religious, liturgical, and social movements, drawing on historical research, current practice in local communities, and students' own experience to answer questions about the role of music across religious and spiritual traditions as well as in movement-based activism. How does music inspire, connect, celebrate, and console? Where is the boundary between performance and prayer/meditation/worship? How does a song interact with its text to enhance and define the ritual space? Students will learn practical tools in leading song with their voices or musical instruments through the study of hymns, psalm chanting, and other folk and popular music traditions. The course is designed for students interested in ministerial or other ritual leadership who would like to expand their knowledge of musical literature, its current practice, and the history of music in the development and practice of religious traditions.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Chris Hossfeld
M
9-11AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Hartford International
AM-521
Contemplative Prayer Practices
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course introduces students to a range of practices of contemplative prayer, centering in a broadly ecological context: both Earth itself as our shared creaturely home and the particular places where students live. Students will engage in experiential elements that are adaptable to the students' own tradition and/or context, including traditional forms like centering/mindfulness, Ignatian Examen, and lectio divina as well as social justice/feminist, land-based, shadow- and dream-based practices. Students will have the opportunity to research and lead the class in a prayer practice of their own tradition, context, or creative innovation as well.
Course fulfills the following curricular requirements:
MAIRS - Interreligious Studies: Elective
MAIRS - Islamic Studies: Religious Pluralism
MAIRS - Ministerial Studies: Beliefs and Practices of the Christian Faith
MAC - Chaplaincy Elective
MAC - Islamic Chaplaincy Elective
Professor
Class Day & Time
Lisa Dahill
T
7-8:50pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5002 Z1
Liturgics
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The seminar will examine the origins, canonical basis, and historical development of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The distinctive contributions of the Patriarchate to theology, liturgy, spirituality, philanthropy, social welfare, missions, iconography, and architecture will be discussed. Special attention will be given to the contemporary mission and witness of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the first see of the Orthodox Churches, as well as its primatial responsibility in guiding Orthodox conciliarity and addressing contemporary concerns. The special role of the Patriarchate in the ecumenical dialogues, inter-faith conversations, and environmental protection will be highlighted. This seminar is especially designed for students who plan to participate in the Study and Travel Program in Greece and Constantinople.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
ASYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5323
Teleturgics II for Antiochians
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A liturgical practicum designed primarily to help the candidate for ordination develop a liturgical ethos, style, and presence. The course offers an analysis of the structural elements of the divine services and instruction on the use of the liturgical books of the Orthodox Church. The course is especially concerned to help the student develop skills for the proper conduct and celebration of the divine services. The class allows for role-playing and analysis.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Elie Estephan
R
7-9p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5402 Z1
Byzantine Music IV
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course is a systematic study of the theoretical and practical aspects of the Second, Plagal Second abd Varys Modes of the Psaltic Art within the context of the Anastasimatarion. By the end of the semester, students will be able to perform the resurrectional hymns of the liturgical book of Octoechos or Parakletike of the aforementioned modes in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody).
Professor
Class Day & Time
Mr. Georgios Theodoridis
F
2:50-4:30p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6022 Z1
Advanced Chant In English
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course is a study of the standard hymns ( Lord I have Cried, daily Prokeimena, God is the Lord, Great Doxology, Antiphons, Trisagion, etc.) of vespers, orthros, divine liturgy, and the sacraments for practical use. All of the hymns will be studied in English in all of the eight modes with the aid of various musical settings.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Mr. Georgios Theodoridis
TBD
2:50-4:30p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6802
Byzantine Music VIII
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course is a systematic study of the papadic genus of the Psaltic Art in all eight modes with a great emphasis on hymns for the Divine Liturgy (trisagion, cherubic hymn,communion hymn, etc.). We will also briefly study slow doxologies, Triodion hymns and kalophonic heitmoi. Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
TBD
TBD
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
I-VI
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSW 5351
Voice Class
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
Although open to all students, this semester-long course is required of all seminarians. The class aims to improve individual voices while working with a class. The fundamentals of chanting/singing will be used, which include: attitude, posture, control of breath, attacks and releases, the jaw (neck and throat), registers, resonance, enunciation, etc. It is recommended that seminarians take the course during their first year.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ms. Brooke Wilcox
T
3-3:50p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
0.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
BY ARRANGEMENT
School
Saint John's Seminary
ST501
An Introduction to the Sacred Liturgy
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course provides the student with a systematic introduction to the Western liturgical patrimony of the Catholic Church. It examines the historical, theological, canonical, and pastoral realities which undergird the celebration of the liturgy. In the first part of the course, the student will come to understand the origins of the liturgy and its major eras of development and reform. In the second part, the principal liturgical books of the Roman Rite are examined in detail, since these are the texts which a candidate for Holy Orders will encounter most frequently in the work of ministry. In the third part, pastoral considerations for the contemporary celebration of the liturgy are discussed.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Fr. Stamm
MWF
11-11:50 AM
Grading Option
Letter/Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMPS8006
Confessional Ministry
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A practicum designed to prepare ordination candidates in the Roman Catholic Church for the liturgical ministry of confessor in the celebration of the Rite of Penance.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Joseph Weiss, S.J.
T
9:30 AM-12:20 PM
Grading Option
P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
Fund. Moral AND Canon Law of Marriage & Sacraments
School
Boston University School of Theology
STH TC818
Writing for Public Worship
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The course explores the relationship between the languages of worship/prayer and faith/belief; enables the student to develop foundations and skills for writing prayers, liturgies, and other ritual resources for public worship; and fosters theological/liturgical/pastoral evaluation of the liturgical texts and practices used by faith communities. This course requires instructor's approval for all doctoral students.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Westerfield Tucker
J TERM
9:00am-4:00pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
January 8-9, 11-12, 15-16, with the class sessions held 9-4 each day. Currently full, taking waitlist
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
PR/TH646/946
Theology & Preaching
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
Course description not available.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Arthurs, Jeffrey & Vidu, Adonis
M
9am-12pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
SYNCHRNOUS
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: PR601 or ThM
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
PR706/906
Preaching and Disability
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
Course description not available.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Batten, Patricia
Module 1: Feb. 2-3; Mar. 1-2; Apr. 5-6
Fri 6:30-9:30pm; Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
SYNCHRNOUS
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: PR601 or ThM
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 2907
Introduction to Public Preaching
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
Carrying forth the preaching pedagogy of Rev. Peter Gomes, this course focuses on the practice of textual preaching from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. The course is taught by Rev. Daniel Smith (Senior Minister, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, UCC). It emphasizes exegesis, worship context, sermon content and delivery. Participants will be expected to prepare and deliver three essays and three sermons. The course is limited to 8 students. If more than 8 students show for the first class and wish to take the course, a list of admitted students will be posted later that day.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Daniel Smith
M
12-2:30PM
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5002
Liturgics
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The seminar will examine the origins, canonical basis, and historical development of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The distinctive contributions of the Patriarchate to theology, liturgy, spirituality, philanthropy, social welfare, missions, iconography, and architecture will be discussed. Special attention will be given to the contemporary mission and witness of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the first see of the Orthodox Churches, as well as its primatial responsibility in guiding Orthodox conciliarity and addressing contemporary concerns. The special role of the Patriarchate in the ecumenical dialogues, inter-faith conversations, and environmental protection will be highlighted. This seminar is especially designed for students who plan to participate in the Study and Travel Program in Greece and Constantinople.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
F
9:10-11:30a
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5322
Teleturgics II: A Liturgical Prac.
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A liturgical practicum designed primarily to help the candidate for ordination develop a liturgical ethos, style, and presence. The course offers an analysis of the structural elements of the divine services and instruction on the use of the liturgical books of the Orthodox Church. The course is especially concerned to help the student develop skills for the proper conduct and celebration of the divine services. The class allows for role-playing and analysis. Teleturgics II delas specifically with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil and Chrysostom as well as the Pre-sanctified Liturgy. Special attention will be given to how one conducts the liturgy when a hierarch is serving. After this the class will deal with Baptism, Christmation, Marriage, Ordination, Confession, Unction, Funeral and various other blessing services.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
R
9:10-10:30a
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5101
Byzantine Music I
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course is a systematic introduction to the basic theory and notation of the Psaltic Art. It will provide a solid foundation for a further study of the liturgical repertoire of the Greek Orthodox Church. Topics to be covered include the history and function of the notation, a thorough examination of key musical concepts (e.g. note, interval, scale, tempo, rhythm, genus, mode, tetrachord, etc.), and a study of the role of music in Greek Orthodox worship. By the end of the semester students will be able to sight-read and perform simple hymns written in the New Method of Analytical Notation in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody).
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
TBD
TBD
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5502
Byzantine Music Chorus
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The St. Romanos the Melodist Byzantine Choir is a vocal ensemble that performs faithful and spiritually uplifting renditions of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine sacred musical works in the traditional style created and preserved at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. The choir regularly performs in liturgical services as well as at concerts, conferences, lectures, fundraising events, state and national holiday celebrations, and school cermonies both in Boston and throughout the United States. In addition to Byzantine chant, it performs Greek folk music, poular and arts songs, as well as modern English adaptations and original settings of sacred texts. The choir meets weekly to study and rehearse the repertoire for upcoming performances.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
R
7-9p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
0.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6602
Byzantine Music VI
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
This course is a systematic study of the hymns chanted during the Great and Holy Week and the Feast of Pascha in the Orthodox Chutch. The tepettoite includeshymns in all eight modes and in all three melodic styles (heitmologic, stichetatic and papadic). Additionally, we will study the structute and rubrics of Holy Week and Pascha services .
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Odisseys Drossos
W
1:40-3:20p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6881
Byzantine Music X
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
The material taught in this course is equivalent to the material taught in the 5th year of Greek conservatories and provides comprehensive preparation for the final examination required for a Holy Ctoss Certificate in Byzantine Music. Students are expected to become competent in perfoming more technically demanding repertoire, including Petros Bereketis' eight-mode composition Theotoke Parthene, the Athenian funeral Trisagion, kalophonic heirmoi and kratimata in all eight modes, and a selection of verses from Koukouzelis' Anoixantaria. Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
R
2-4p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7212
Preaching Practicum
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
SP24
A required practicum for those enrolled in PAST 7201 in the current/previous semester.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
R
1-2p
Grading Option
L/PF/AUD
Credits
0
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
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