Course Description
Church and Christian faith practices are in the midst of critical sea-change made all the more intense and unsettling by the Covid 19 pandemic. Navigating this contemporary cultural change presents opportunities and challenges for effective Christian discipleship, to re-imagine and experiment in both ancient and new vessels. This course will use biblical and theological perspectives combined with insights from history and the social sciences to provide portals through which to understand and engage with an increasingly disruptive environment. It will include exploring a range of creative expressions of Christian life for both individuals and communities this Advent, and equip people for spiritual renewal in diverse local contexts.
This is an open access course available as a 10-credit course (accredited by the University of Glasgow) or audit-only for those who just wish to engage with the learning programme for their own personal benefit.
Church and Christian faith practices are in the midst of critical sea-change made all the more intense and unsettling by the Covid 19 pandemic. Navigating this contemporary cultural change presents opportunities and challenges for effective Christian discipleship, to re-imagine and experiment in both ancient and new vessels. This course will use biblical and theological perspectives combined with insights from history and the social sciences to provide portals through which to understand and engage with an increasingly disruptive environment. It will include exploring a range of creative expressions of Christian life for both individuals and communities this Advent, and equip people for spiritual renewal in diverse local contexts.
This is an open access course available as a 10-credit course (accredited by the University of Glasgow) or audit-only for those who just wish to engage with the learning programme for their own personal benefit.
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HISTORY AND THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP
Online Practical Theology Short Courses
with Trinity College Glasgow & Theology & Religious Studies, University of Glasgow
Course Description
This course introduces students to the history and theology of Christian worship. It provides an understanding of the development of current forms of Christian worship, the nature of sacramental distinctions, and new sources and ecumenical confluences in 20th- and 21st-century worship. It provides perspectives which will underpin future worship practice and the development of advanced worship leading skills.
This is an open access course available as a 10-credit course (accredited by the University of Glasgow) or audit-only for those who just wish to engage with the learning programme for their own personal benefit.
Tutor
Professor Charlotte Methuen is a British Anglican priest, historian, and academic. Since 2017, she has been Professor of Church History at the University of Glasgow. As an academic she specialises in the Reformation in Germany, 20th-century ecumenism, and women's ministry. She also serves as a priest and a canon in the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the Diocese of Europe.
Timetable & Duration
Monday 22nd January - Monday 18th March, 2024
This course will take place online on Monday evenings, 6.30pm-8.30pm. This course will be taught over 9 weeks (including a one-week break on the 19th of February) via online real-time meetings & instruction.
This course aims to:
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provide an introduction to the history of liturgy and worship in the Western Church, with a particular focus on the Churches of Scotland and England;
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explore how liturgical traditions can be understood to relate to scripture;
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offer a critical introduction to different traditions within liturgical and sacramental theology.
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enable participants to reflect on their own liturgical practice and to gain a deeper understanding of their own liturgical and theological tradition.
Topics to be covered include:
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Worship in Ancient Israel;
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Worship, Baptism and Eucharist in the New Testament and the Early Church;
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The development of the Western rite(s);
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Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation in the Reformation;
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Book of Common Prayer (Church of England); the Westminster Directory & Common Order (Church of Scotland);
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The Liturgical Movement + Vatican II;
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Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Renewal;
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Current approaches to the theology of worship
Course information
This course is conducted online in weekly real-time conversations along with materials and interaction using the learning platform, Moodle. Zoom as an online meeting tool will be used for the real-time conversations and online group times. Access to these tools will be supported by the course administration. More information about the use of these will be provided once enrolled.
Each learning module will be taught through a range of online group discussion, exercises, and activities, viewing and reading.
If you take the course for credit, the formal assessment for this course consists of the following:
Reflection on own church worship tradition (800 words - 40%)
Essay (1200 words – 60%)
Support, guidance and feedback will be available for all assessment.
Cost
£207*
*Priority Area subsidy available for this course. Email TrinityCollegeGlasgow@gmail.com for more information.
Sponsorship or subsidies may be available through your own church or denomination and we encourage you to approach them with the details of the course.
How to Apply
Notify your interest now via email: TrinityCollegeGlasgow@gmail.com.
The last date for applications is Friday the 8th of December 2023.
These courses are delivered through the University of Glasgow. We will contact you with more information and guidance regarding applying, completing your details and payment in time for the course start date. If you have any questions regarding the process, you can contact us on the above email address.
If you have any difficulties with this process – please contact Heather (office administrator) at: