Understanding the Power of Liturgy from a Psychological and Mythopoetic Perspective
Faculty: Dr. John A. Stultz (Profile)
ABOUT THE COURSE
As a lover of liturgy and as a translator and creator of liturgical practices over his forty years of ministry, Dr. Stultz will explore with us the evolutionary development of liturgical rites in human history. Starting with ancient humans and progressing into contemporary practices among faith traditions. This course will help us to live out what he calls, “liturgical living”.
READINGS:
Ritual in Human Evolution and Religion: Psychological and Ritual Resources by Matt J. Rossano – ISBN 13 – 0367856913
Introduction and Chapter 1
Chapter 2-3
Chapter 4-5
Chapter 6-7
Chapter 8-9
Myth and Ritual in Christianity by Alan Watts – ISBN 0-8070-1375-7
Prologue and Chapter 1
Chapter 2-3
Chapter 4-5
Chapter 6-7