FTHM2012

FTHM

2012

Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals

What are the theologies and understandings related to these ritual occasions, and others, in your own denomination and tradition? What are the special issues related to pastoral care that arise? How does preaching on these special occasions differ from preaching during weekly worship? What new kinds of ritual are being created to mark important events and transitions in people's lives? How are ritual occasions changing in character and purpose? Through research in your own denomination or tradition's books of worship or through interviews with clergy if worship instructions and guidelines are not available, the student will come to understand the importance of these occasions in the life of the church and in the lives of individuals. By comparing and contrasting findings with others from varying traditions, students will come to understand their own tradition's uniqueness. Students will prepare homilies for these occasions which will be evaluated by classmates and professor.

Graduate

Institutional