Unitarian Universalist Polity and Practices: Seminar

Harvard HDS

This course will explore the history, theology and development of congregational polity as an expression of Unitarian Universalist values and tradition. From current issues of polity in Unitarian Universalist institutions to the varied roots in Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist history, we will explore how decisions are made and how power functions. What is the role of ministers and of laity in congregations? What sources of authority support the exercise of power and…