Crucifx at Brent Chapel
LS 521 Introduction to Liturgical Studies - 2 credits
A preliminary study of the anthropological, historical, scriptural, and normative character of Christian worship, with particular emphasis on liturgical spirituality, time (the Liturgical Year and Liturgy of Hours), theology of celebration, liturgical preparation, fundamental concepts and sources.
LS 652 Christian Initiation - 2 credits
Historical, textual, and theological study of the development of the rites of the Catechumenate, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Mystagogy in the formation of Christians as a basis for pastoral evaluation and implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.
LS 662 Liturgical Music for Pastoral Ministry - 2 credits
A theoretical and practical survey of liturgical music: its nature and role within the sacred rites. Focus on liturgies with children, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, and the Liturgy of the Hours with creative uses of music within the context of parish life.
LS 663 Liturgical Music for Presiders - 1 credit
A survey of musical settings of Orations, Eucharistic Prayers, dismissal formularies, the Exultet, Morning Prayer and Vespers for the presider. Demonstration and explanation of the fundamentals of the use of the voice.
LS 841 Eucharist - 2 credits
Origins, history, and theology of the Eucharistic Liturgy and cult in both the East and the West. Analysis of the elements of the rite, controversies and conciliar decrees which laid the groundwork for contemporary Eucharistic praxis and understanding. Pastoral and social issues to be highlighted.
LS 872 Worship Practicum - 3 credits
A mentored, hands-on experience examining how the proclamation of Sacred Scripture, liturgical gesture [rubrics], ritual words [formulae], and ministerial roles blend together during liturgy to actualize the Church on a parish level. Emphasis is given to the ordained minister’s role as leader in prayer, to the faithful who, acting in concert with him, exercise their appropriate liturgical functions, and to the Church’s liturgical books, with their corresponding General Instructions. Probing and implementing the various roles of music in the liturgical rites [Psalter and hymnal] as well as learning chants proper to the presider. Priesthood candidates only.
LS 990 Directed Study 1-3 credits