Cath Ritual/Spirituality/Justi

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to the history, theology, and pastoral considerations of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. We will explore various aspects of worship, including symbol and ritual, the mystery of time, the sacramental rites of the Church, sacred space and architecture, the symbolic languages of worship, the liturgical assembly, and beauty. The relationship between liturgy and ecology, justice, culture, spirituality, personal prayer, and Catholic identity will be examined. We will also look at the impact of our social media/online culture on the spiritual life.