Sacramental and Liturgical Theology

Restricted to Theology majors and minors.

THE 435 Theology of Christian Worship

Exploration of liturgy as Christian worship, considering ritual symbolism as "the language" (word and action) of worship, and worship as Christian faith in dialogue with God. A critical evaluation of contemporary liturgical reforms in ecumenical perspective.

3

Prerequisites

THE 101 or THE 105, and THE 205

Cross Listed Courses

THE 335

THE 436 Liturgy and Ethics

This course will explore the connection between rituals of worship and the ethical behavior of the people who practice those rituals. As a form of language, rituals exert influence on how people understand themselves and how they behave toward others. This course will address topics such as: ecology, gender, economics, race, culture, and technology.
3

Prerequisites

THE 105 and THE 205

Cross Listed Courses

THE 336