Liturgics/Liturgical Theology III - 2021
(Liturgics III - 2021)

Liturgics III divides into three main sections.

The first explores what might be called the “specific” sacraments, those relating to a particular purpose: marriage, ordination, healing unction, confession/absolution. The liturgical ordo for each of these and the theology expressed is studied.

The second looks at liturgical life within time. Baptism and Eucharist are outside the constraints of chronological time. But the Church has a structure for our life within time as well, the origins of which even predate Christianity. In the daily cycle, matins and vespers are a part of parish life and additional hours developed within the monastic heritage. The Church also evolved an annual cycle of seasons and festivals which allow us to have a balanced and complete experience of Christian faith and truth.

The third is devoted to liturgical theology, a worship life lived in theological integrity. The concepts of community, the Body of Christ, apostolic succession, the liturgical importance of the bishop, catholicity, and theosis are important in this section.