PMIN 6358 Leadership of Public Prayer
In this course, students focus on theological foundations for the language and design of prayer, skills of oral communication and an introduction to homiletics, and presiding at Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and other services. This course focuses on the art and skill of designing and leading prayer services and giving homilies. The class includes some of the theological foundations of the words, actions, and symbols of Christian prayer. Students lead services in standard church forms and also develop prayer services for particular needs or occasions, including the Liturgy of the Hours and Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. Students learn to use church ritual books, as well as various resources for common prayer.