Foundations of Liturgy & Sacrament TRS 640

• Foundations of Liturgy & Sacrament TRS 640:
• Professor: S. Alexopoulos
• Taken: Spring 2016
• Description: This overview and systematic study of constitutive elements of liturgical rites and sacramental theology analyzes the historical developments which facilitate understanding the contemporary praxis. This process demonstrates the relationship between lex orandi and lex credendi. Should be taken before any other course in sacraments or liturgy.

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Syllabus

Required Reading:

• The Liturgy documents. Volume one : essential documents for parish worship.

Terms

• ex opere operato - if you merely say the correct words using the proper elements, then the sacrament was automatically effected.