Bristol College Offers Certificate in Pastoral Liturgy
Wesley College's Certificate in Pastoral Liturgy aims to provide
formation, creative skill development, and education in the field of
liturgy, this Certificate offers a well-defined and yet flexible
programme beginning in September 2006 that allows for a diversity of
goals for both laity and clergy. It is designed to form pastoral
liturgists for every parish community.
This course aims to be informational, formational and inspirational. Its goal is to educate the Sunday assembly and to deepen its appreciation of the ministry of all the baptised within the liturgy of the Church. Such an appreciation will enhance the celebration of the liturgy in every parish community.
The first students to complete the Certificate who began their course in 2004 will receive their awards form Bishop Declan at an Awards Ceremony at Wesley College in December 2006.
Duration of the course
The Certificate will be taken over two-years part-time and will lead to a Diocesan Certificate in Pastoral Liturgy. However, it may also be taken either as a Certificate in Higher Education or as the first stage towards a Degree or Diploma in Theological Studies validated by the University of Bristol.
The part-time course will be taught over two years on ten Saturdays in the first year and nine Saturdays in the second year.. Those who can take the course full-time (i.e. over one year) will do so by additionally attending the appropriate units during the week at Wesley College.
Teaching
The course will be taught by staff drawn from the Diocese and from Wesley College and will take place at Wesley College.
Wesley College
Wesley College is an ecumenical regional theological resource, sponsored by the Methodist Church. It is one of the very few centres in the country, which provides opportunities for the study of liturgy. It has recently formed a partnership with the Diocese of Clifton to collaborate with it in the delivery of liturgical courses for lay and ordained people. The College has an excellent library including a substantial collection of Catholic theology.
Location
Wesley College is located in northwest Bristol, just off the A4018 between Westbury-on-Trym and Henbury.
It is easily reached from the M4 and M5 motorways (Junction 17 M5) and by public transport from Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre. There is ample parking at the College.
For the year 2006/7 the dates are:
Term 1 Introduction to Theological Studies and Introduction to Biblical Studies
Sept 30th, Oct 14th Nov 18th, Dec 2nd
Term 2 The Liturgical Movement
Jan 13th, Feb 10th March 3rd
Term 3 Liturgical Ministries
May 19th, June 9th & 23rd
The Syllabus in outline
The Certificate consists of seven units (or modules): six compulsory units and one option. All students take the following:
Liturgical Ministries
Develop the liturgical ministries within your community! This unit will offer the theological and historical background to the different ministries, liturgical and spiritual formation as well as skills training for Ministers of the Word, Communion, Hospitality, Music and Liturgy, Altar Servers, Presiders and Deacons.
The Liturgical Movement – history and development
We take a journey through the liturgical movement since 1900, looking at the great liturgical prophets and pioneers of our contemporary liturgy such as Odo Casel, Josef Jungmann and Romano Guardini. Consideration is given to the many challenges facing the Church in the field of liturgy, life and mission in our contemporary world.
Introduction to Biblical Studies
“What is the Bible?” This introduction to Biblical study will first explore the historical, cultural and social setting of the Bible, including a chronology of the Biblical period. How the Old and New Testament canons arose and questions about translation will form a background for discussion about Biblical authority and inspiration. The Exodus, as the defining experience of forming the People of God will be considered as a focal point for understanding how to interpret different kinds of texts in both Testaments. Students will be encouraged to explore Biblical views about belonging to God’s covenant people then and now and they will be introduced to a variety of methods of Biblical scholarship.
Liturgical Music and Resources for Parish Liturgy
This unit offers a consideration of the liturgical cycle through Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Ordinary Time and the major celebrations of the Church’s year. How can music serve the expression of faith? How may we clothe the liturgical seasons with appropriate music, ritual, art and use liturgical space well? How may we creatively celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation, particularly the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults? These and many other questions will be explored in this unit.
The Drama of Liturgy
We are ritual creatures. In this unit we will take a close look at our prime signs and symbols: bread and wine, breaking and sharing, eating and drinking, standing, kneeling, bowing, greeting, water, fire and oil. Worship engages us fully in every aspect of our mind, bodies and our senses. Non-verbal elements of the liturgy reinforce the spoken word as well as saying what cannot be said in words. Are we letting these symbols speak loud and clear within our communities?
Introduction to Theology
“I wish you to enlarge your knowledge, to cultivate your reason, to get an insight into the relation of truth to truth” said Cardinal Newman as he set forth his vision for the Church. This unit will explore what is meant by theology and its different branches, introduce students to some of the major thinkers and movements that have influenced the life of the Church and develop skills for doing theology in a parish and the wider church context.
Sacramental theology in the Catholic tradition
This will begin by studying the foundation of the sacraments, in the Christ event and in the Church, and the experience of the sacraments as liturgical events within a parish. There will then be an exploration of the meaning and origin of the symbolism through a study of history and theology. It will focus on the Eucharist as the most central and frequently practised sacrament, which has been the subject of recent liturgical reform and renewal, exploring the reasons for this. Recent ecumenical documents will be studied to identify similarities and differences from other Christian traditions. The unit then applies the principles learned from studying the Eucharist to the other sacramental rites and to good liturgical practice as well as in programmes such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Grants
Candidates who choose to take this Certificate as a University course may be eligible for a Local Authority Grant. A booklet on Grants is available form the College. Applications should be made to the Educational Grants Department of the Authority in whose area they reside. Parishes are also encouraged to help support students on the course.
Course Director: Father Michael Fountaine MA
Further details, fees and application form from Wesley College.
Tel: 0117 959 1200
Email: academicadmin@wesley-college-bristol.ac.uk
Useful URL : http://www.wesley-college-bristol.ac.uk
This course aims to be informational, formational and inspirational. Its goal is to educate the Sunday assembly and to deepen its appreciation of the ministry of all the baptised within the liturgy of the Church. Such an appreciation will enhance the celebration of the liturgy in every parish community.
The first students to complete the Certificate who began their course in 2004 will receive their awards form Bishop Declan at an Awards Ceremony at Wesley College in December 2006.
Duration of the course
The Certificate will be taken over two-years part-time and will lead to a Diocesan Certificate in Pastoral Liturgy. However, it may also be taken either as a Certificate in Higher Education or as the first stage towards a Degree or Diploma in Theological Studies validated by the University of Bristol.
The part-time course will be taught over two years on ten Saturdays in the first year and nine Saturdays in the second year.. Those who can take the course full-time (i.e. over one year) will do so by additionally attending the appropriate units during the week at Wesley College.
Teaching
The course will be taught by staff drawn from the Diocese and from Wesley College and will take place at Wesley College.
Wesley College
Wesley College is an ecumenical regional theological resource, sponsored by the Methodist Church. It is one of the very few centres in the country, which provides opportunities for the study of liturgy. It has recently formed a partnership with the Diocese of Clifton to collaborate with it in the delivery of liturgical courses for lay and ordained people. The College has an excellent library including a substantial collection of Catholic theology.
Location
Wesley College is located in northwest Bristol, just off the A4018 between Westbury-on-Trym and Henbury.
It is easily reached from the M4 and M5 motorways (Junction 17 M5) and by public transport from Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre. There is ample parking at the College.
For the year 2006/7 the dates are:
Term 1 Introduction to Theological Studies and Introduction to Biblical Studies
Sept 30th, Oct 14th Nov 18th, Dec 2nd
Term 2 The Liturgical Movement
Jan 13th, Feb 10th March 3rd
Term 3 Liturgical Ministries
May 19th, June 9th & 23rd
The Syllabus in outline
The Certificate consists of seven units (or modules): six compulsory units and one option. All students take the following:
Liturgical Ministries
Develop the liturgical ministries within your community! This unit will offer the theological and historical background to the different ministries, liturgical and spiritual formation as well as skills training for Ministers of the Word, Communion, Hospitality, Music and Liturgy, Altar Servers, Presiders and Deacons.
The Liturgical Movement – history and development
We take a journey through the liturgical movement since 1900, looking at the great liturgical prophets and pioneers of our contemporary liturgy such as Odo Casel, Josef Jungmann and Romano Guardini. Consideration is given to the many challenges facing the Church in the field of liturgy, life and mission in our contemporary world.
Introduction to Biblical Studies
“What is the Bible?” This introduction to Biblical study will first explore the historical, cultural and social setting of the Bible, including a chronology of the Biblical period. How the Old and New Testament canons arose and questions about translation will form a background for discussion about Biblical authority and inspiration. The Exodus, as the defining experience of forming the People of God will be considered as a focal point for understanding how to interpret different kinds of texts in both Testaments. Students will be encouraged to explore Biblical views about belonging to God’s covenant people then and now and they will be introduced to a variety of methods of Biblical scholarship.
Liturgical Music and Resources for Parish Liturgy
This unit offers a consideration of the liturgical cycle through Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Ordinary Time and the major celebrations of the Church’s year. How can music serve the expression of faith? How may we clothe the liturgical seasons with appropriate music, ritual, art and use liturgical space well? How may we creatively celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation, particularly the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults? These and many other questions will be explored in this unit.
The Drama of Liturgy
We are ritual creatures. In this unit we will take a close look at our prime signs and symbols: bread and wine, breaking and sharing, eating and drinking, standing, kneeling, bowing, greeting, water, fire and oil. Worship engages us fully in every aspect of our mind, bodies and our senses. Non-verbal elements of the liturgy reinforce the spoken word as well as saying what cannot be said in words. Are we letting these symbols speak loud and clear within our communities?
Introduction to Theology
“I wish you to enlarge your knowledge, to cultivate your reason, to get an insight into the relation of truth to truth” said Cardinal Newman as he set forth his vision for the Church. This unit will explore what is meant by theology and its different branches, introduce students to some of the major thinkers and movements that have influenced the life of the Church and develop skills for doing theology in a parish and the wider church context.
Sacramental theology in the Catholic tradition
This will begin by studying the foundation of the sacraments, in the Christ event and in the Church, and the experience of the sacraments as liturgical events within a parish. There will then be an exploration of the meaning and origin of the symbolism through a study of history and theology. It will focus on the Eucharist as the most central and frequently practised sacrament, which has been the subject of recent liturgical reform and renewal, exploring the reasons for this. Recent ecumenical documents will be studied to identify similarities and differences from other Christian traditions. The unit then applies the principles learned from studying the Eucharist to the other sacramental rites and to good liturgical practice as well as in programmes such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Grants
Candidates who choose to take this Certificate as a University course may be eligible for a Local Authority Grant. A booklet on Grants is available form the College. Applications should be made to the Educational Grants Department of the Authority in whose area they reside. Parishes are also encouraged to help support students on the course.
Course Director: Father Michael Fountaine MA
Further details, fees and application form from Wesley College.
Tel: 0117 959 1200
Email: academicadmin@wesley-college-bristol.ac.uk
Useful URL : http://www.wesley-college-bristol.ac.uk
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