Aims

Students:

• reflect about the intrinsic correspondence between liturgy and spirituality;
• distinguish between different spiritual meanings and symbols of individual rites;
• analyse and comment upon texts which establish a clear link between worship and the spiritual life;
• formulate how worship influences their own spirituality, and how their spirituality interacts with worship services;
• confront their own biases concerning the relation between spirituality and liturgy with authoritative voices from both the Christian tradition and contemporary scholars;
• engage with the importance of monasticism for maintaining a connection between worship and a spiritual life;
• interpret different forms of devotions from the past and the present in view of contemporary sociocultural developments;
• evaluate different theories which connect worship, spirituality and (pastoral) praxis;
• inquire into the contribution of popular religiosity to the Christian religion and its spirituality;
• develop a critical position towards theological frameworks and anthropological theories engaging popular religion.

Previous knowledge

If students don't have any knowledge or familiarity with liturgy and sacraments, upon their request, they can receive a personalised reading list.

Is included in these courses of study

• Research Master: Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion (Leuven) 120 ects.
• Master of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven) 60 ects.
• Master in de gespecialiseerde studies in de praktische theologie: academische pastoraatsopleiding (Leuven) 60 ects.