Module: Liturgy

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Liturgy
Module Code	RET1026 (ITS: TP141)
Faculty	Theology, Philosophy & Music	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	11517	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	John Murray	Module Teacher

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

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None