Liturgical Year.pdf

THEO 60421 – LITURGICAL YEAR, taught by Donald G. LaSalle, explores the relationship between liturgy and time in the contemporary world, examining the origins, evolution, and theological meaning of central feasts and seasons in the liturgical year. The course aims to assist students in acquiring knowledge of the history and theology of the liturgical year, articulating the central foci of various feasts and seasons, and celebrating the One Mystery of Christ. Requirements include attendance, participation, assigned reading, and three unit take-home written examinations. Grades are determined by participation and exams, with an A reserved for exceptional work. Required texts include "The Origins of Feasts, Fasts, and Seasons in Early Christianity" and "Between Memory and Hope: Readings on the Liturgical Year". The course is divided into units, including introductory, Sabbath to Sunday, Passover to Pascha, and Pascha to Parousia, with recommended readings and take-home exams distributed throughout.