Unceasing Worship and the book of Psalms

Course Information
TitleΑδιάλειπτη λατρεία και ψαλτήριο / Unceasing Worship and the book of Psalms
Code2089
FacultyTheology
SchoolTheology
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CoordinatorGeorgios Xeilas
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID60005336

Programme of Study: Anamorfōméno PPS Tmīmatos THeologías (2023-2024)

Registered students: 14
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSElective CoursesSpring-3

Class Information
Academic Year2020 – 2021
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Class ID
600165280

Class Schedule

Building
Floor-
HallΕξ αποστάσεως (900)
CalendarΔευτέρα 16:00 έως 19:00
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Examination)
  • Italian (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: -Analyze the positions of the Orthodox Church for uninterrupted worship -Research the influence of the Psalms on the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church. -Record the evolution of the Service of the Twelve Psalms in the Service of the Mesoria (Mid-Hours) -Value the Unceasing Worship importance for Church pastoral ministry
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Respect natural environment
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Liturgical dimensions of unceasing prayer. The liturgical structure and use of the Psalter. The Service of the Twelve Psalms in the ascetic texts and the manuscript tradition. The development of Service of the Twelve Psalms in the Service of the Mesoria (Mid-Hours).The liturgical use of the Mesoria (Mid-Hours).The liturgical richness as a contribution to undergraduate students' academic training and to their pastoral activity in the Church as well.
Keywords
Unceasing Prayer, Mesoria (Mid- Hours), Psalter
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
a) use of the computer and the projector for the presentation of slides, hymns with sound and announcements concerning the subsections of the course b) use of the internet and search for topics related to the courses of the course
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures391.6
Reading Assigment170.7
Written assigments160.6
Exams30.1
Total753
Student Assessment
Description
Students are questioned in writting and orally on issues discussed in class. Assessment is based upon whether students state clear answers and develop personal critical attitude towards course thematic.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Παναγιώτη Ι. Σκαλτσή, "Ως είναι την ευχήν άπαυστον". Η ακολουθία των δώδεκα ψαλμών, εκδ. Δέσποινα Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 2014. 2. Παναγιώτη Ι. Σκαλτσή, Η παράδοση της κοινής και της κατ' ιδίαν προσευχής, με ειδική αναφορά στο Ωρολόγιο του Θηκαρά, εκδ. Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 2008.
Additional bibliography for study
1.Δ.Κ.Μπαλαγεώργου,Η ψαλτική παράδοση των Ακολουθιών του βυζαντινού κοσμικού τυπικού,Αθήνα 2001. 2.Π.Χ.Παναγιωτίδη,Δαυιτική Μελωδία.Η χρήση του Ψαλτηρίου στην Ορθόδοξη Λειτουργική Παράδοση.Μελέτες στην Εκκλησιαστική Μουσική(Ψαλτικά Ανάλεκτα 3),εκδ.<<Επέκταση>>,Κατερίνη 2013. 3.Νικοδήμου Σκρέττα(Αρχιμ.),Η νοερά προσευχή έκφραση αληθούς Λατρείας Θεού.Μετά συναγωγής κειμένων παλαιών και νέων Γερόντων(Σειρά .Κανονικά και Λειτουργικά 2),εκδ.<<Μυγδονία>>,Θεσσαλονίκη 2006. 4.Παναγιώτη Ι.Σκαλτσή,Η παράδοση της κοινής και της κατ'ιδίαν προσευχής ,με ειδική αναφορά στο Ωρολόγιο του Θηκαρά,εκδ.Π.Πουρναρά ,Θεσσαλονίκη 2008. 5.Ιωάννου Μ.Φουντούλη,Η εικοσιτετράωρος ακοίμητος δοξολογία,Διατριβή επί Διδακτορία ,εκδ.<Αστήρ>>,Αθήναι 1963.
Last Update
14-10-2020