STMA 508 - Liturgical Spirituality

3 credit hours

The purpose of the course is to increase liturgical literacy as pastoral ministers serving the Church. This course is intended to be taken after one has been exposed to the basics of Sacramental and Liturgical Theology. Students will explore important contemporary and classic works on liturgical prayer, seeking to investigate the spirituality that is expressed and enhanced whenever the community gathers for worship. Materials include works from Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran writers, some with an Episcopal bent. Students will also explore patristic catecheses on worship and the life of the community. Prerequisite: STMM 505 or STMM 510.