Module: Liturgy

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Liturgy
Module Code	TP141 (ITS) / RET1026 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	John Murray
Module Teachers	Bradford Anderson, Pat O'Donoghue
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module will provide an overview of key themes in liturgical theology and explore elements of ritual and liturgy across different traditions. The elements of liturgy - tradition, narrative, ritual, symbol and worship - will be studied and related to the experience of the participants.

Learning Outcomes

1. Exhibit awareness of the core elements of effective ritual across different Christian traditions.
2. Apply basic principles of Liturgical Theology to the preparation of a liturgical celebration.
3. Plan, prepare and participate in liturgies for a variety of occasions and seasons.
4. Evaluate the experience of liturgy in a range of contexts.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Directed learning	63.5	No Description
Assignment Completion	40	No Description
Group work	60	No Description
Total Workload: 187.5

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Liturgy as the prayer of a community. The elements of liturgy: tradition, narrative, ritual, symbol and worship

The Liturgical year and the celebration of Sunday

Creating a sacred space. Principles governing liturgical music

The liturgy of the Word – Using the Lectionary. Liturgy of the Hours

Celebrating Sacraments – Weddings, Funerals and Services of Reconciliation

Current pastoral issues facing communities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

The National Centre for Liturgy: 2007, Celebrating the Mystery of Faith: A Guide to the Mass,, National Liturgy Centre,
Martimort, Aimé Georges: 1987, he Church at Prayer Vol.1 Principles of Liturgy, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville,
O’Donnell, Christopher: 2004, Worship, Prayer and Ritual, Veritas, Dublin,

Other Resources

None