1998 Summer Institute
of Liturgical and Pastoral Practice

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

Words and Worship
in the Christian Tradition

A Week of Study for Musicians, Educators, Pastors
June 21-26, 1998

Theme

Baptism and Chrismation

Orthodox Christianity is essentially a conviction about Jesus Christ, God’s incarnate Word who fulfills the Word of God recorded in the divinely-inspired words of the law, the prophets and the psalms of Israel.

God speaks. His people proclaim what they hear. They speak, write, sing and celebrate. They witness and worship the one true God who ultimately speaks most eloquently in His Son Jesus when He hangs in silent death upon the Cross.

Bishop Kallistos (Ware) of Oxford University will join the seminary faculty and a select group of theologians, scholars, translators, and musicians in a study of the significance of words and silence in the life and worship of the Orthodox Church.

From June 21-26, 1998, the institute speakers will reflect on God’s Word recorded in the Bible and incarnate in Jesus. They will discuss the significance of words for Christian theology and spiritual life. They will give instruction in preaching, teaching, celebrating and singing God’s Word. They will debate difficult and disputed questions concerning translations of biblical, liturgical, and theological texts into English.

Music Tract

The music section offers workshops in practical conducting skills and composing liturgical chants in various traditions and styles. Participants will be responsible for the liturgical services throughout the week. The sessions focus on questions of language, phrasing, and translations of biblical and liturgical texts.

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, also Lecturer in Musicology, Yale University
• Prof. David Drillock, Provost, Professor of Liturgical Music
• Mrs. Helen Breslich Erickson, Lecturer in Liturgical Music
• VRev. Thomas Hopko, Dean, Professor of Dogmatic Theology
• Bishop Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, Spalding Lecturer in Eastern Orthodox Studies, Oxford University
• Archimandrite Ephrem Lash, Monastery of St Andrew, Manchester, England
• Prof. Paul Meyendorff, Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology
• VRev. Paul Tarazi, Professor of Old Testament

Schedule

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 (about 7 miles from the seminary, and taxi service is available from there to Crestwood). Please call the seminary for other information.

Registration

The Institute begins with registration at 4:00 p.m on Sunday, June 21, and concludes with the summary sessions on Friday, June 26. 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 May 22, 1998.