SCOPE OF INFORMATION
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| Short Description of the SLP: |
In this SLP, the participants will be introduced to rituals as powerful verbal and non-verbal phenomena that can be used to create contextual, transcultural- and countercultural worship events. There will be a specific focus on the different ritual opportunities in Christian worship to educate, comfort, celebrate and bring hope. |
| Admission Requirements: |
National Senior Certificate or equivalent |
| Learning Duration: |
12 Weeks |
| Costs: |
To be confirmed upon request |
| Language of Tuition: | English |
| Mode of Delivery: |
Online |
| Campus: |
Bloemfontein |
| Learning Level: |
5 |
| Dates of Programme: |
To be confirmed upon request |
| Nature of Programme: | Competence |
| Programme Structure: |
Describe the concept of rituals - as expressed individually and communally - in the Christian faith;
Discuss the uses and influence of rituals in the worship services, including moral formations and affirmation, celebration, and pastoral care;
Explain the power of rituals as contextual, transcultural, and countercultural events;
Describe the different ritualistic opportunities in worship services, especially communion;
Plan a communion service with a specific focus on rituals. |
| Assessments: |
To be confirmed upon request |