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title: "L8101 Early Christian Liturgy · St Cyril’s"
url: https://stcyrils.edu.au/units/l8101-early-christian-liturgy
description: "This graduate course unit introduces students to concepts that provide a foundation for the study of Christian worship."
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L8101

# Early Christian Liturgy

Code

L8101

Level

Postgraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Foundational

Discipline

Liturgy

On this page

1. [Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions](#prerequisites-corequisites-or-exclusions)
2. [Academic Staff](#academic-staff)
3. [Curriculum Objectives](#curriculum-objectives)
4. [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
5. [Content](#content)

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## Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

## Academic Staff

Dr Andrew Mellas, BA (Honours and University Medal, USyd), Bachelor of Law (USyd), PhD (USyd).

## Curriculum Objectives

This graduate course unit introduces students to concepts that provide a foundation for the study of Christian worship.

## Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge of history, structure, and symbolism of particular rites.
2. Articulate a sound comprehension of the spiritual richness and transformative power of liturgical rites.
3. Employ a ritual framework to devise rites and sacramental expressions where required and evaluate its effects.
4. Give appropriate pastoral expression to liturgical rites.
5. Participate with greater intellectual and spiritual awareness in the worship and mysteries of the Church

## Content

1) The biblical basis for Christian worship  
2) The theology of Christian worship  
3) The role of culture in the development of worship  
4) The historical developments in Christian worship  
5) Current issues in Christian worship  
6) Preparation of a Christian worship service

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