1997 Summer Institute
of Liturgical and Pastoral Practice

St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, New York 10707-1699

Baptism and Chrismation
in the Orthodox Church

A Week of Study for Musicians, Educators, Pastors
June 22-27, 1997

Theme

Baptism and Chrismation

Human beings enter the Church of Christ by dying and rising with Jesus Christ through baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through chrismation with the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Summer Institute will deal with the theological, spiritual and pastoral significance of baptism and chrismation through biblical, historical and liturgical analysis and reflection. Attention will be given to the celebration of baptism and chrismation in the Orthodox Church today.

Music Tract

The music section offers classes in directing and composing liturgical chants in various traditions and styles.

Institute Faculty

Members of St. Vladimir’s Seminary faculty and invited guest speakers deliver lectures and lead theoretical and practical discussions.

Mr. Mark Bailey, Lecturer in Liturgical Music
Dr. John Behr, Assistant Professor in Patristics
Prof. David Drillock, Provost, Professor of Liturgical Music
Mrs. Helen Breslich Erickson, Lecturer in Liturgical Music
Prof. John Erickson, Associate Professor of Canon Law and Church History
VRev. Thomas Hopko, Dean, Professor of Dogmatic Theology
VRev. Paul Lazor, Dean of Students, Lecturer in Liturgics and Pastoral Theology
Dr. Jessica Such-Pilalis, General Editor of Monuments of Neo-Byzantine Chant
VRev. Paul Tarazi, Professor of Old Testament

Schedule

Sun June 22	4:00 PM	Registration begins
	7:00 PM	Vespers
	8:00 PM		Choir rehearsal
Mon June 23	9:30 AM	Keynote: "I confess one baptism" Fr. Thomas Hopko
	11:30 AM	Baptism According to the Scriptures I Fr. Paul Tarazi	Orthodox Liturgical Song -- The Byzantine Tradition Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis
	2:30 PM	Baptism According to the Scriptures II Fr. Paul Tarazi	Music Practica
	4:00 PM	Pastoral Discussion Groups	Music Practica
	5:30 PM	Great Vespers Nativity of St. John the Baptist
	8:00 PM	St. John the Baptist in Orthodox Tradition Fr. Thomas Hopko	Choir rehearsal
Tue June 24	8:00 AM	Divine Liturgy Nativity of St. John the Baptist
	11:30 AM	The Rite of Baptism I Prof. Paul Meyendorff
	2:30 PM	Catechetical Orations of the Fathers Dr. John Behr	Orthodox Liturgical Song -- The Slavic Tradition Prof. David Drillock
	4:00 PM	Pastoral Discussion Groups	Music Practica
	7:30 PM	The Rite of Baptism II Prof. Paul Meyendorff
Wed June 25	9:30 AM	Baptism and the Church’s Faith Prof. John Erickson
	11:30 AM	Discussion with Prof. Paul Meyendorff and Prof. John Erickson	Analysis and Rehearsal Preparation I Mr. Mark Bailey and Mrs. Helen Erickson
	2:30 PM	Baptism in Contemporary Teaching and Practice I Meyendorff, Lazor, Erickson, Hopko	Music Practica
	4:00 PM	Pastoral Discussion Groups	Music Practica
		Free Evening
Thu June 26	9:30 AM	Baptism and the Spiritual Life Fr. Thomas Hopko
	11:30 AM	Discussion with Fr. Thomas Hopko	Analysis and Rehearsal Preparation II Mr. Mark Bailey and Mrs. Helen Erickson
	2:30 PM	Baptism in Contemporary Teaching and Practice II Meyendorff, Lazor, Erickson, Hopko	Music Practica
	4:00 PM	Pastoral Discussion Groups	Music Practica
	7:30 PM	Baptism and Ecumenism Panel	Music Practica
Fri June 27	9:30 AM	Summary Session in Pastoral Section	Summary Session in Music Section
	11:00 AM	Final Discussion and Evaluation Closing Prayer
	1:30 PM	Depart for Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit: "The Glory of Byzantium" Tentative, depending on interest (see checkbox on registration form) and availability of transportation. Seminary involvement will be limited to providing transportation to and from the exhibit; the Institute faculty will not be participating in the group.

Daily services: Matins 7:30 AM; Vespers 5:30 PM

Meals: Breakfast 8:00 AM; Lunch 1:00 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM

Accommodations

Housing and meals are available on the seminary campus. On-campus housing (in dormitory rooms) is limited and will be given to the first registrants. Others will be directed to local hotels for accommodations. Participants must provide their own sheets and towels, as well as other personal items needed for the week. Participants are also expected to arrange their own transportation to the seminary.

Those traveling by car or train should request directions when sending in their registration forms. Limousine service is available from area airports to New Rochelle. Please call the seminary for information.

Registration

The Institute begins with registration at 4:00 p.m on Sunday, June 22, and concludes with the summary session on Friday, June 27. Students are expected to participate in all scheduled sessions.

To apply, print and complete the registration form and mail it to the seminary. A non-refundable deposit of $25 must accompany registration. Accommodations will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. In fairness to all applicants, we regret that we cannot accept telephone registrations. Registrants must use the form and send it by mail only, accompanied by the deposit.

Two graduate credits (or academic units) will be given by the seminary for qualifying levels and work completed in either the pastoral or music program. Credit for course work must be arranged at the time of registration.

Registration should be received no later than June 13, 1997.

1997 Summer Institute of Liturgical and Pastoral Practice