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Author(s): Keith Pecklers
ISBN(s): 9780826468567, 082646856X
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 11.56 MB
Year: 2003
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 082646856X
ISBN 13: 9780826468567
Author: Keith Pecklers

Keith Pecklers aims to give theologians, liturgists, priests, pastors and laity of all denominations a new sense of the theology of liturgy. Grounded in the theology of the Mystical Body of Christ, the author calls for full and active liturgical participation necessarily including social responsibility. At the heart of the liturgical movement is one fundamental principle: liturgy and social justice are inseparable. The author calls for a new liturgical movement and for the rediscovery of that inseparable relationship within the church.;He begins by answering the question “what is liturgy?” and he gives a brief history of the liturgy in the west. The principle of lex orandi, lex credendi (we pray what we believe) is also examined. Pecklers argues that liturgy can be used as an instrument of social and moral transformation. For example, how do we show liturgical hospitality to those who are often made to feel like pariahs in our assemblies – the disabled, elderly, immigrants, divorcees and other minorities? And how does the Christian liturgy relate to our Jewish and Muslim neighbours? He also considers how the liturgy may be used to address problems within the churches, such as the b

 Worship New Century Theology 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Theological Foundations of Worship

  1. Theology of Worship: An Overview

    • Defining worship in a contemporary theological framework
    • Historical perspectives on worship from the early church to modern-day practices
    • Key theological concepts: Holiness, sacrifice, devotion, and community

  2. Worship and God: Theological Perspectives on the Divine

    • The nature of God in worship: Trinitarian understanding, the Godhead in contemporary theology
    • The relationship between God’s presence and human worship
    • Theological debates about the immanence and transcendence of God in worship

  3. Worship as Encounter: The Spiritual Experience

    • The experience of the sacred in worship
    • The role of the Holy Spirit in worship practices
    • Personal transformation and the communal aspect of worship

Part II: The Practices of Worship in the New Century

  1. Rethinking Liturgies: Innovation and Tradition

    • The tension between tradition and innovation in modern liturgical practices
    • Contemporary approaches to liturgy in different Christian denominations
    • The use of technology, music, and visual arts in modern worship services

  2. Worship in Community: Building and Nurturing Fellowship

    • The role of worship in community building
    • The social and relational dimensions of worship
    • Worship as an expression of collective identity and theological unity

  3. Worship Beyond the Sanctuary: Sacred Spaces and Everyday Worship

    • Expanding the concept of worship beyond church services
    • The idea of worship in the home, work, and public spaces
    • The integration of worship into daily life and the pursuit of holiness

Part III: Worship and Contemporary Culture

  1. Worship in the Global Context: Cultural Diversity and Unity

    • The impact of global Christianity on worship practices
    • Cultural expressions of worship across different regions and communities
    • Theological implications of multicultural worship practices

  2. The Role of Music and the Arts in Worship

    • How music shapes and informs worship in the 21st century
    • The role of artistic expression—visual arts, drama, dance—in worship
    • The theological significance of creative expressions in worship

  3. Digital Worship: Technology, Social Media, and Online Communities

    • The rise of online worship services and virtual communities
    • Theological reflections on worship in a digital age
    • The ethics and challenges of virtual worship experiences

Part IV: The Future of Worship

  1. The Future of Worship: New Models and Emerging Theologies
  • Innovations and trends in worship as we look toward the future
  • Theological shifts and new theological movements shaping worship
  • The potential of worship in addressing social justice and global concerns
  1. Worship as Mission: Engaging the World Through Worship
  • The missional aspect of worship: Going beyond the walls of the church
  • Worship as a tool for outreach and evangelism in a post-Christian world
  • The role of worship in engaging with contemporary social and moral issues

Part V: Personal Reflection and Spiritual Formation

  1. Worship as Spiritual Formation: Nurturing the Inner Life
  • How worship contributes to spiritual growth and discipleship
  • The personal discipline of worship in daily life
  • The role of contemplation, prayer, and devotion in spiritual formation
  1. The Ethical Dimensions of Worship: Worship as Justice
  • The relationship between worship and ethics: Living out faith in the world
  • Worship’s role in fostering justice, mercy, and reconciliation
  • How worship informs our actions and ethical decision-making in contemporary society

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