This course describes the commitment of the different Churches to seek unity after centuries of division. Great strides have been made in this area in the last 60 years with the result that separated Churches have come closer to each other and now collaborate in various ways. During this course, students will have the opportunity to appreciate the different rites and liturgy of Churches.
Course Aim:
An appreciation of the history of the Church and how divisions came about among various Churches and Traditions
Learning the basic terminology related to ecumenism
Basic knowledge about the Christian East and the Christian West
Knowing about the various efforts of ecumenical dialogue and the fruit achieved by pioneers in the field
Appreciating the way other Churches celebrate the liturgy on the Lord’s Day
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Those interested in the knowledge of the various Churches and their traditions.
Part 1: The Basic on the Search for Christian Unity
Session 1
Basic Introduction to Ecumenism: Basic jargon and historical overview of Ecumenism
Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri
Session 2
Churches and Rites in the Christian East
Papas Prof. Martin Zammit
Session 3
The Genesis of the Ecumenical Movement
Dr Dorianne Buttigieg
Part 2: The Richness of the Various Christian Traditions
Session 4
Churches and Traditions: Their origins, development, and socio-religious context
Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri & Dr Andre P. Debattista
Church Liturgy/ Service
Session 5
The Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian Orthodox Church, Birzebbuga
Session 6
The Sunday Eucharist celebrated by the Church of England
St Andrew`s Scots Church, Valletta
Session 7
The Sunday Service at St Andrew`s Scots` Church
St Paul`s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta
Session Format
Four lectures on Wednesdays between 18:00-20:00 (8 hours).
Three Sunday Liturgy/Service (3 hours)
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Calendar:
Date
Time
Venue
9th November 2022
18:00 – 20:00
Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
16th November 2022
18:00 – 20:00
Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
23rd November 2022
18:00 – 20:00
Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
30th November 2022
18:00 – 20:00
Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
Sunday 4th December 2022
9:30 am
Serbian Orthodox Church, Birzebbuga
Sunday 18th December 2022
10:30 am
St Andrew`s Scots Church, Valletta
Sunday 8th January 2023
10:30 am
St Paul`s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta
Students are asked to be present 30 minutes prior to the Sunday liturgy/service for an introductory session on-site.
This course has two exit certificate options
1.Certificate of Attendance:
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to students who have attended a minimum of 80% of all contact hours.
2. Certificate of Participation:
A Certificate of Participation* will be awarded to students who meet the attendance criteria and successfully complete the course multiple choice online exam.
Duration: 7 sessions
Awarding Institute: Pastoral Formation Institute
* Attendance Criteria: students need to attend a minimum of 80% of all contact hours.
Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.
Register for this Course
Course Code: PFI/VCT4
Course Type: Short Course
Credits: 2 Credits
Level: PFI Level 4
Language/s: Maltese
End Date: 18/12/2022
Course Fee: €50
Venue: Santa Rita Hall, Santa Rita Street, Birzebbuga
Content Coordinator: Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri
Lecturer/s: Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri Dr Andre P. DeBattista Papas Prof. Martin Zammit Dr Dorianne Buttigieg Ms Anna Caruana Colombo