Hymn, Melody and Ikon in our Liturgical Tradition
| Title | Ύμνος, μέλος και εικόνα στη Λειτουργική μας παράδοση / Hymn, Melody and Ikon in our Liturgical Tradition |
| Code | 2188 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Theology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Xeilas |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600014146 |
Programme of Study: Anamorfōméno PPS Tmīmatos THeologías (2023-2024)
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600288872
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600288872
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:
-Define basic terms of ecclesiastical hymnography
-Classify development stages of ecclesiastical hymnography
-Distinguish the types of hymns, their inclusion in the divine Worship and their theological interpretation
-Record the evolution and importance of Byzantine music,
-Recognize the species of the member
-Specify the implicit relationship between the anthem and the member as well as the implicit relationship between anthem and member and
-Describe the functional dimension of the Byzantine icon and its place in the Temple, to evaluate the importance of its worship, its Eucharistic importance and the hymnographic references to it
-Value the role of Liturgical Tradition within the context of Theology
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course studies the terminology and development of ecclesiastical hymnography, the types of hymns, their incorporation in Divine Worship and their theological interpretation. It explores the development and importance of Byzantine music, the types of melody as well as the ineffable relationship between hymn and melody. It also examines the liturgical dimension of the Byzantine icon, such as its place in the Church, the significance of its veneration, its Eucharistic importance and the hymnographic references to it.
Keywords
hymnography, hymn, Byzantine music, Byzantine icon, melody
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
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 17 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Written assigments | 16 | 0.6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total | 75 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are asked, in writing and orally, questions about the topics developed in the lesson. It is assessed whether they clearly give their answers and whether they can develop a personal critical attitude towards what they have studied.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Γ. Χειλά, πρωτ/ρου, Από την Ερμηνεία της Γραφής στο Λειτουργικό Τυπικό, εκδόσεις OSTRACON PUBLISHING, Θεσσαλονίκη 2022, ISNB:
2. Γ. Χειλά, πρωτ/ρου, Η Γονυκλισία της Πεντηκοστής, Ιστορική, λειτουργική και θεολογική προσέγγιση, εκδόσεις OSTRACON PUBLISHING, Θεσσαλονίκη 2022, ISNB:978-618-5518-20-2, ISSN:2241-830Χ.
Additional bibliography for study
1.Θεοχάρη Δετοράκη,Βυζαντινή Υμνογραφία(Πανεπιστημιακές Παραδόσεις),Ηράκλειο 1997.
2.Θεοδώρου Ξύδη,Βυζαντινή Υμνογραφία ,εκδ.Νικόδημος,1978.
3.Συμεών Κούτσα(Αρχιμ.,νυν Μητρ.Νέας Σμύρνης),Οι Καταβασίες των Δεσποτικών και Θεομητορικών Εορτών,κείμενο,μετάφραση,σχόλια,εκδ.,<<Τέρτιος>>,Κατερίνη 1994.
4.Ιωάννου Χρ.Κωνσταντινίδου,Υμνολογία,έκδ.Γ',Αθήναι 1981.
5.Παναγιώτη Κ.Χρήστου,Θεολογικά Μελετήματα.Υμνογραφικά.,Θεσσαλονίκη 1981.
Last Update
20-10-2025
