BEXLEY SEABURY SEMINARY

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1 BEXLEY SEABURY SEMINARY Course title: Anglican Liturgy and Music: Development and Theology ML 301 Term offered: Fall 2017: September 22/23; October 20/21; December 1/2 Instructors: Therese DeLisio and M. Milner Seifert Contact information: If you have questions, need assistance, or want to make an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone or . Please direct correspondence related to the course in general to both of your instructors. Therese DeLisio M. Milner Seifert office: cell: cell: Course description This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of Anglican worship with particular focus on worship in the Episcopal Church. The course covers the history, theology, and practice of Anglican/Episcopal worship and the evolution of the Book of Common Prayer; an introduction to contemporary liturgical and sacramental theology and practice; and the theology and use of music in worship with a focus on baptism, eucharist, daily prayer, the liturgical year, and current liturgical resources. The course includes lectures, videos, on-line and in-class discussions, close reading of liturgical texts and secondary materials, some writing, and a lot of singing together. Through these activities and in worship experiences, students will have an opportunity to develop competencies in critical historical and theological analysis of liturgical texts, spaces, and practices; increase their capacity to make creative, constructive, and appropriate use of current liturgical and musical resources in contemporary, multi-cultural, and global Anglican worship contexts and in their own local worshipping communities; discover the deep connections between Anglican/Episcopal liturgy, the mission and ministries of the church, and the sacramentality of the Christian life lived in witness to God s justice and love. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 1

2 As a core component of Bexley Seabury s Master of Divinity and Anglican Studies programs, Anglican Liturgy and Music: Development and Theology complements other seminary courses, particularly Anglican Liturgy and Music: Theology and Practice, which focuses more on the performance and practice of Episcopal liturgy. Both courses in Anglican Liturgy and Music assume prior introductory knowledge of scripture, theology, and liturgy. Format: This is a hybrid course consisting three weekend sessions of intensive instruction in residence on campus. The online part of the course, which includes engagement with online course material and submission of essays and peer responses within discussion forums, takes place in-between the weekend sessions. Since the on-campus component of the course is designed as an intensive, all reading for each weekend session of the course must be completed in advance of that session. With the exception of liturgical rites and rubrics, short case studies, or other course materials that you may be asked to review in preparation for on-campus presentations and discussion, you will not be asked to read during your time on-campus intensive. Students are encouraged to begin their reading for the course as far in advance as possible and to briefly review reading materials and notes before class sessions. Course Goals and Learning Outcomes The primary goals and learning outcomes that this course is designed to achieve are as follows: [the numbers in brackets refer to applicable learning outcomes for the Master of Divinity program]. 1. To develop a knowledgeable and critically discerning understanding of the Anglican/Episcopal liturgical tradition, past and present, and more particularly, of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Hymnal 1982, and culturally diverse contemporary supplemental liturgical and musical resources. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to 1.1. Demonstrate general knowledge of significant developments, influences, and influencers in the evolution of the Book of Common Prayer and liturgical music from the early church to the present day; and the capacity to bring historical insight to bear on current liturgical issues, actions, and contexts. [MDiv 1.2; essays, class participation; and online discussions] 1.2. Demonstrate an ability to explain and interpret theological perspectives reflected in liturgical and musical texts, actions, spaces, art and environment, and the performance of liturgical ministries by persons lay and ordained. [MDiv 1.3; essays, class participation, online discussions, and ordo assignment] 1.3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the history and theologies associated with Baptism, Eucharist, Daily Prayer, the Liturgical Year, and the meaning of sacrament and sacramentality in general, with an ability to articulate one s own liturgicaltheological perspectives with clarity and conviction. [MDiv. 1.2, 1.3; essays, class participation, online discussions] 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 2

3 2. To become familiar with a variety of cultural liturgical resources (texts and music) and the capacity to use them critically, creatively, and appropriately in particular contexts and in the service of the missional church. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to 2.1. Demonstrate a capacity to creatively employ a variety of cultural resources for the life of Christian faith, mission, and ministry in sensitive and contextually appropriate ways. [MDiv 3.1; ordo assignment] 3. To develop skills for planning and leading theologically informed and formative liturgy in particular congregational and communal contexts. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to 3.1. Demonstrate the capacity to design and plan expressive and formative worship with and for particular congregations and faith communities with an understanding of the theological implications of liturgical decisions. [MDiv 5.2; ordo assignment] Assessment Achievement of each of these goals will be assessed based on satisfactory completion of assignments; class participation; online discussion forums, and completion of a final ordo project (as indicated above). A word about curricular assessment: Bexley Seabury Seminary regularly evaluates the quality of our programs using a variety of data and artifacts, including portfolios of students work. These portfolios consist of designated student work (artifacts) from each course, along with the instructor s rubric-based evaluation of the artifact. At the end of the term, the course instructor will send your ordo (the designated artifact for this course) and the evaluation of your work to you before it is placed in your portfolio. We use your portfolio to assess student learning (in the aggregate) and the effectiveness of our curricula in reaching desired goals and objectives. This process does not involve any further evaluation of your work for grading purposes. No portfolio or artifact is evaluated until all identifying information is removed. No identifying information will be included in any evaluation or report. For further information, see the Student Handbook. You may also talk with your instructors, your advisor, the Faculty Assessment Officer (Prof. Jason Fout, jfout@bexleyseabury.edu), or the Academic Dean, tdelisio@bexleyseabury.edu. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 3

4 Course Requirements 1. Timely completion of assigned reading (see below); 2. Attendance and active participation in three on-campus weekend intensives consisting of lectures, discussion, and content-related activities (see schedule below); 3. Timely and satisfactory submission of on-line writing assignments consisting of: an on-line self-introduction; four (4) short essays ( words) and four (4) peer responses to be posted in instructor-initiated, reading-related discussion forums on our course web site (Moodle). Online assignments are due prior to our first meeting and in between weekend sessions as follows: (by midnight). Posts that are not submitted on time will not receive credit since late posts have an adverse affect on other students ability to stay on track. Self-introduction: due by 9/10 Essay #1: due by 10/8; peer response by 10/11 Essay #2: due by 10/15; peer response by 10/18 Essay #3: due by 11/12; peer response by 11/15 Essay #4: due by 11/25; peer response by 11/28 Instructor feedback will be given individually and/or collectively, ordinarily before the next writing assignment is due. 4. Timely and satisfactory completion of a final project: an annotated ordo for a baptismal Eucharist (due on or before 12/15. Please be advised that this project will be added to your student portfolio. Portfolios are used to assess individual student learning and may be used without names to assess aggregate student learning in a program. 5. Participation in worship, while not required, is an integral part of students formation. In this class, worship is also an important learning opportunity. Regular attendance at worship and participation in planning and leading worship while in residence is strongly encouraged. Evaluation of Student Work Letter grades for students taking the course for graduate credit will be based on compliance with course requirements; comprehension of and thoughtful engagement with readings and other course content as demonstrated in both class participation and written assignments; quality of written work in terms of clarity, depth of substantive reflection, critical and creative use and/or application of theological and liturgical resources, responsiveness in discussion forums to essay questions posed with thoughtful responses to the essays of peers, and compliance with instructions. Please see specific grading rubrics for the final ordo project and for essay assignments. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 4

5 Grade Distribution: In-Class Preparedness and Participation: 30% Ordo assignment: 30% Essays: 40% (10 pts. each; 7 pts for initial posts and 3 pts. for responses to peers) Grading Scale: A = Superior work: exhibiting mastery of the subject and, where applicable, indication of brilliance or originality. B = Good work: exhibiting a sound understanding of course material, methods, and contents as well as ability to apply and express them. At the seminary level, "B" constitutes the normal grade range. C = An acceptable level of performance: revealing adequate understanding and application. F = Work that fails to meet the basic course objectives and falls below the minimum level of expectations. Continuing Education (CEU) students are expected to complete all course requirements listed above, with the exception of the final project, for a grade of "credit/no credit." Auditors are expected to complete all assigned readings in advance of class sessions in preparation for informed participation in class discussions. Auditors are welcomed, but not required, to do the on-line assignments but no grade and no credit will be given for the assignments or for the course. Please note that students taking the course for credit are expected to complete the student course evaluation. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 5

6 Required Books (to purchase or borrow) Texts: Bell, John L. The Singing Thing: A case for congregational song. Chicago: GIA Publications, Inc., ISBN: Boff, Leonardo. Translated by John Drury. Sacraments of Life: Life of the Sacraments. Washington, DC: Pastoral Press, ISBN-13: Note: This book is not easy to find, although some are available online for $ You can borrow an electronic version for free through the non-profit Internet Archive for free if you sign up. Only one copy is lent at a time but it is a quick read. Please electronically return it as soon as you finish so that others may also have access. Here is the link: A reserve copy is also available in the Lapp Learning Commons on campus. Duck, Ruth C. Worship For the Whole People of God: Vital Worship for the 21 st Century. Louisville: Westminster Jon Knox Press, ISBN-13: Hawn, Michael C. Gather into One: Praying and Singing Globally. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmanns Publishing Company, ISBN: Macquarrie, John. A Guide to the Sacraments. New York: Continuum, ISBN: (pbk) Mitchell, Leonel L., updated by Ruth A. Meyers. Praying Shapes Believing, Revised: A Theological Commentary on The Book of Common Prayer. Harrisburg: Morehouse Publishing, ISBN-13: Turrell, James. F. Celebrating the Rites of Initiation: A Practical Ceremonial Guide for Clergy and Other Liturgical Ministers. New York: Church Publishing, ISBN-13: (pbk.) Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, ISBN: Recommended texts for background reading and reference (not required): Crockett, William R. Eucharist: Symbol of Transformation. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, ISBN: Foley, Edward. From Age to Age: How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist, revised and expanded edition. Collegeville, Liturgical Press, F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 6

7 Gibler, Linda. From the Beginning to Baptism: Scientific and Sacred Stories of Water, Oil, and Fire. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, Guilbert, Charles Mortimer. Words of Our Worship: A Liturgical Dictionary. New York: The Church Hymnal Corporation, Hatchett, Marion J. Commentary on the American Prayer Book. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco, ISBN: (pbk.) Meyers, Ruth A. Continuing the Reformation: Re-Visioning Baptism in the Episcopal Church. New York: Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: Sydnor, William. Prayer Book Through the Ages. Harrisburg: Morehouse Publishing, ISBN: Liturgical Books and Hymnals: Note: Students will need access to liturgical books and hymnals prior to and between residency weekends. Seminary copies will be available for all class sessions (though some may want to have their personal copies for note-taking). Accompaniment editions and leader s guides of hymnals will be made available to students in class when they are being discussed. The Book of Common Prayer (1979) various printings are available. Enriching Our Worship 1: Morning and Evening Prayer, The Great Litany, The Holy Eucharist. New York, Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: X. free immediate download available at &productid=155 Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal. New York, Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: X. Wonder, Love, and Praise: A Supplement to the Hymnal New York, Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: Voices Found. New York, Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: Vidal-White, Fiona, ed. My Heart Sings Out. New York, Church Publishing, Inc., ISBN: Moodle: Our on-line course management system, Moodle, contains down-loadable copies of all required readings (other than the required books), detailed instructions on all writing assignments, discussion forums, and other resources to assist you in your study of Anglican Liturgy and Music. Contact Jaime Briceño if you need technical assistance working with Moodle. Contact one of the instructors if there is a problem with a particular document or link. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 7

8 Absence Policy: Due to the intensive nature of our courses on campus, it especially important that you be present for the entire intensive session. Please adjust your personal and employment calendars accordingly. In the event of an unanticipated absence due to illness or emergency, you must notify your instructor immediately. It is within the discretion of the instructor, up to an absence of one day of instruction during an intensive, to determine whether or not and to what extent a grade reduction is appropriate and/or makeup work will be required. Beyond an absence of one day, it is within the discretion of the Academic Dean, in consultation with the instructor, to determine if a passing grade for academic credit will be permitted. It is the student s responsibility to request class notes for missed classes from another student. Audit of CEU students who are absent for a whole weekend intensive session (2 days) or for more than one day of a week-long intensive will receive a grade of W (withdrawn). Course Withdrawal Deadlines and Procedures: Students who wish to withdraw from this course must do so by the end of the second day in a week-long intensive or by the Friday following the first weekend intensive. It is the responsibility of the student to formally withdraw from the course either online through SAM (the student portal available to students who have log in credentials) or by completing a course withdrawal form (available on the web site under current students / forms and documents ) and submitting the form to the registration coordinator, Susan Quigley. squigley@bexleyseabury.edu. Students who stop attending classes but do not formally withdraw from a course in a timely manner will be ineligible for a refund and may receive a failing grade for the course. Extensions and Incompletes: Extensions for submission of course work required to complete the course are not routinely granted. Extensions for the submission of course work of up to one week beyond the posted deadline at the end of a semester or term are within the discretion of the instructor to grant upon good cause shown. Students who require a longer extension to complete course work, up to a maximum of 30 days, must obtain the permission of the Academic Dean by submitting a completed Extension Request Form, signed by the instructor, on or before the originally posted due date. See Current Students / Forms and Documents on the seminary web site. A grade of Incomplete (I) for a course will not be granted in the absence of the most extraordinary or unavoidable of circumstances as set forth in the Student Handbook. A completed Incomplete Request Form, signed by the instructor, must be submitted to the Academic Dean no later than the last date that course work is finally due. See Current Students / Forms and Documents on the seminary web site. Plagiarism: Bexley Seabury Seminary s Statement on Responsible Use of Material by Others: Plagiarism is the taking of the words, ideas, and methods of others as one's own. In academia, plagiarism involves the use of others' words and ideas without adequate reference to the author or indication of quotation. It is a serious form of academic dishonesty or academic fraud, and offenders are subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion from the school. In order to avoid plagiarism, especially by inappropriate use or citation of quotations and ideas, students are expected to familiarize themselves with the requirements and practices of citation found in Turabian s Manual for Writers. Unfamiliarity with these requirements and practices is not an 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 8

9 acceptable reason for unintentional plagiarism. Plagiarism cannot be evaded through the alteration of occasional words from one's source. When plagiarism is detected, the instructor will assign the work an appropriate grade and then refer the matter, together with evidence, to the Academic Dean who, in consultation with the faculty and the President, will make an appropriate disposition of the matter, which may include failure of the course, academic probation for a designated period, suspension for a designated period, or expulsion from the program. The student's bishop will normally be notified of the situation. Those who have questions about the nature and scope of plagiarism should consult the Academic Dean. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 9

10 Required Reading Assignments Texts: Prior to September 22 Bell, John L. The Singing Thing: A case for congregational song. [whole book] Duck, Ruth C. Worship For the Whole People of God: Vital Worship for the 21 st Century. [Chapters. 1-3, 5 (pp ), 6, 7 (pp ) and 14] (90 pages) Mitchell, Leonel L., updated by Ruth A. Meyers. Praying Shapes Believing, Revised: A Theological Commentary on The Book of Common Prayer. [Ch. 1; Ch 3. Recommended: Ch 9]. (50 pages) Note: In Ch, 3, just browse through the canticles. Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. [Chapters 1, 3-7]. A note from Milner: Don t sweat the technical stuff in Chapter 7, or in any other portion of the book, if you don t understand it. Just keep reading. It s the thrust of Westermeyer s book that is important. Liturgical Books: The Book of Common Prayer (1979) [Review pp 13-14; , paying particular attention to: Concerning the Service, pp 36, 74, 108, and 136; Additional Directions, pp ] The Hymnal [Review prefatory material.] Enriching Our Worship 1: Morning and Evening Prayer, The Great Litany, The Holy Eucharist. [Review pp 5-45, ] Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal. [Review prefatory material.] Wonder, Love, and Praise: A Supplement to The Hymnal [Review prefatory material]. Voices Found. New York [Review prefatory material.] Vidal-White, Fiona, ed. My Heart Sings Out. [Review prefatory material.] Readings provided in pdf formats via Moodle: The Church for Common Prayer [pamphlet] Campbell, Jean. The Daily Prayer of the Church in Ruth Meyers, ed., Prayer Book for the 21 st Century, pp F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 10

11 Cummings, Brian. Introduction in The Book of Common Prayer: The Texts of 1549, 1559, and 1662 (pp. ix-liii.) Harrison, David. Music and Renewing the Anglican Eucharist, in Holeton. David R. ed. Our Thanks and Praise: The Eucharist in Anglicanism Today, pp Statements About Liturgical Inculturation: Down to Earth Worship : Liturgical Inculturation and the Anglican Communion (Findings of the Third International Anglican Liturgical Consultation York, 1989). (also available as a.pdf on Moodle) ELCA, Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture (1996) (also available as a.pdf on Moodle) Texts: Prior to October 20 Duck, Ruth C. Worship For the Whole People of God: Vital Worship for the 21 st Century. [Ch. 9] (15 pages). Hawn, Michael C. Gather into One: Praying and Singing Globally. [Chapters 1, 7-9; supplemented by Hawn article in.pdf below]. Macquarrie, John. A Guide to the Sacraments. [Chapters 1-4] (45 pages) Mitchell, Leonel L., updated by Ruth A. Meyers. Praying Shapes Believing, Revised: A Theological Commentary on The Book of Common Prayer. [Chapters 4 and 5] (66 pages) Turrell, James. F. Celebrating the Rites of Initiation: A Practical Ceremonial Guide for Clergy and Other Liturgical Ministers. [Chapters 1-3, Ch. 4 (pp Sign Value ).(73 pages) Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. [Chapters 10-11, 13.] Liturgical books: The Book of Common Prayer (1979) [Review pp ; ; 15-33, , ] Readings provided in pdf formats via Moodle: The Book of Occasional Services-2003 [read the introductory matter and browse the rites on pp ] Holy Women, Holy Men. [Preface and Guide to Procedures] 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 11

12 Gibler, Linda. From the Beginning to Baptism: Scientific and Sacred Stories of Water, Oil, and Fire. [Ch. 1, Water, pp. 1-35]. Hawn, Michael C. Praying for the World: Global Singing in Worship in Liturgy Volume 17, Number 2. [supplements Hawn text above]. Revised Common Lectionary in The Book of Common Prayer [resource] Texts: Prior to December 1 Macquarrie, John. A Guide to the Sacraments. [Chapters 10-14] (55 pages) Mitchell, Leonel L., updated by Ruth A. Meyers. Praying Shapes Believing, Revised: A Theological Commentary on The Book of Common Prayer. [Ch. 2, 6] Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. [Chapters ] Liturgical books: The Book of Common Prayer (1979) [Review pp , , ] Enriching Our Worship 1: Morning and Evening Prayer, The Great Litany, The Holy Eucharist. [Review pp 50-71, ] Readings provided in pdf formats via Moodle: Crockett, William R. Eucharist: Symbol of Transformation. [Ch. 7, pp , section on Eucharist and Justice] DeLisio, Therese. Annotated Eucharistic Prayers. [for BSSF students only]. Recommended: Meyers, Ruth. Using the Revised Common Lectionary. Forward Movement, Go to _1yTqURqrIkC for an instant download of this pamphlet for 40 cents) Scudder, Vida. Social Teachings of the Church Year. Anglican Theological Review 99 no.1 (2017): Sherlock, Charles. Eucharist, Sacrifice, and Atonement: The Clarifications of the ARCIC, pp In Holeton, David R. ed. Our Thanks and Praise: The Eucharist in Anglicanism Today, pp F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 12

13 Stuhlman, The Two Strands of the Anglican Liturgical Tradition (Ch. 7 in A Good and Joyful Thing, pp ). Turrell, James. F. Celebrating the Rites of Initiation: A Practical Ceremonial Guide for Clergy and Other Liturgical Ministers. [Ch. 6] Readings on the issue of open communion: Note: Read, at minimum, Tanner, Farwell essays. Others are excellent too. 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 13

14 Residency Calendar Friday, September 22 1:00 pm Orientation/ Introductions 1:30 4:00 pm Session I Worship: Characteristics & Contexts Liturgical History 4:15 pm Evening Prayer 6:00 8:50 pm Session II History of the BCP Liturgical Revision Current Resources: Texts 8:50 pm Compline Saturday, September 23 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:30 11:15 am Session III Current Resources: Music 11:30 am Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 4:00 pm Session IV Daily Office Friday, October 20 1:00 4:00 pm Session V Sacrament and Sacramentality 4:15 pm Evening Prayer 6:00 8:50 pm Session VI Christian Initiation I 8:50 pm Compline Saturday, October 21 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:30 11:15 am Session VII Christian Initiation II 11:30 am Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 4:00 pm Session VIII Christian Initiation III 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 14

15 Friday, December 1 1:00 4:00 pm Session IX Eucharist I 4:15 pm Evening Prayer 6:00 8:50 pm Session X Eucharist II 8:50 pm Compline Saturday, December 2 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:30 11:15 am Session XI Eucharist III Liturgical Year 11:30 am Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 4:00 pm Session XII Wrapping up 2017F Ang Lit & Mus.D & T Syllabus.docx 15