Syllabus for Psalms as Prayer

Purpose:

                        To gain an appreciation and understanding of the psalms used in

                        Morning and Evening Prayer.

Workshop Description:

                        Each Aspirant will be assigned specific days from the Psalter to

                        research and prepare oral and written presentations to be given

                        before the Aspirancy class. Presentations given during the last four

                        class dates of the year will be prepared by a team of two or more

                        Aspirants.

                        Presentations are to include the following:

1.      Discussion of the interpretation of the psalm.

2.      The form of the psalm, i.e. praise, thanksgiving, etc.

3.      Concept of “fulfillment” of certain psalms in the life of Christ.

4.      How the psalms are linked in Morning and Evening Prayer. Is there a theme?

5.      Relationship between the psalms and the Canticle.

6.      A 1-2 minute meditation on one of the psalms.

7.      Sources used in the materials presented.

Performance Evaluation:

Aspirants will be evaluated upon the quality, completeness and understanding of the materials presented.

Aspirants will be asked questions concerning their presentations and the source materials used.

Ability to work as a team will be considered on those presentations give during the final four class sessions.

Presentations are to be typed and submitted to the Workshop Facilitator.