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Revision as of 17:17, 23 May 2018
The canonical area of Liturgics focuses on Christian corporate worship as it has developed and is now expressed through the Anglican Prayer Book tradition. Liturgics includes the theology and history of worship, as well as the practice and leadership of public worship.
Candidates for ordination will be asked to answer both specific content questions (e.g. true or false, multiple choice) and reflective essay questions.
Candidates will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in planning and presiding at the Anglican offices such as the Daily Office, the Pastoral Offices and the Holy Eucharist. Requirements for this practical portion of the examination vary by Diocese.
Recommended Reading
The basic liturgical texts of the Anglican Church in North America are available at this page on the ACNA website. Candidates should be familiar with all of the current documents.
http://anglicanchurch.net/?/main/texts_for_common_prayer
"We receive The Book of Common Prayer as set forth by the Church of England in 1662, together with the Ordinal attached to the same, as a standard for Anglican doctrine and discipline, and, with the Books which preceded it, as the standard for the Anglican tradition of worship." - The Constitution of the Anglican Church in North America, Article 1, Section 6.
Resources
There are many books available regarding Anglican worship.
A Priest's Handbook: The Ceremonies of the Church by Dennis G. Michno
The Ceremonies of the Eucharist: A Guide to Celebration by Howard E. Galley
Areas of Liturgics
a. Contents & Use of BCP b. Shape of liturgy & Eucharistic Prayer c. Liturgical History d. How to adapt the liturgy of the word e. Pastoral Offices f. Daily Office g. Church Music 1940-1982 Hymnals & Contemporary Hymnody h. How to use the index in the hymnal i. Resources in choosing music j. Role of music - theology, worship & liturgical placement k. Church Year l. Vestments m. Liturgical Instruments n. Liturgy as a missional tool
