2000 Summer Institute
of Liturgical and Pastoral Practice

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

The Divine Liturgy

A Week of Study for Musicians, Educators, Pastors
June 25-30, 2000

Theme

The Divine Liturgy

From the earliest days of Christianity, the eucharistic liturgy was the central act of the Church. Here Christians, rich and poor, Jew and Greek, male and female, gathered to unite themselves to God and to one another. Here the Body of Christ was realized in each local place. The Sunday liturgy that we celebrate every week is in direct continuity with this experience of the early Church

The 2000 Summer Institute will study and analyze the history, theology, and practice of the Divine Liturgy. Lecture topics will include "the Eucharist in the New Testament," "The Historical Development of the Byzantine LIturgy," "The Interpretation of the Liturgy Through the Centuries," and "The Reception of Communion." Presenters will include Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean of the Seminary; Fr Paul Tarazi, Professor of New Testament; Dr Paul Meyendorff, Fr Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology; Fr Daniel Findykian; and others.

Special attention will be paid to contemporary pastoral issues as they relate to pastors, choir directors and singers, as well as the faithful.

Course and workshops in practical conducting skills and in the composition of liturgical chants in various traditions will again be offered. Participants will be responsible for serving, conducting, singing, and reading at daily liturgical services throughout the week. Music sessions will be led by Professor David Drillock, Ms Helen Erickson, Mr Mark Bailey, and others.

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
• Prof David Drillock, Provost & Professor of Liturgical Music
• Mrs. Helen Breslich Erickson, Lecturer in Liturgical Music
• Prof John Erickson, Professor of Church History and Canon Law
• Fr Daniel Findykian, Liturgy Professor, St Nersess Armenian Seminary
• Archpriest Sergei Glagolev, Liturgical Music Composer
• Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, Dean & Professor of Dogmatic Theology
• Archpriest Paul Lazor, Dean of Students &Instructor in Liturgics
• Dr Paul Meyendorff, Professor of Liturgical Theology
• Dr Jessica Suchy-Pilalis, Assistant Professor of Music, Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam
• Fr 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.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary will not be providing Internet access nor use of PCs for word processing.

Those traveling by car or train should visit our website for 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 PM on Sunday, June 25, and concludes with the summary sessions on Friday, June 30. Students are expected to participate in all scheduled sessions.

To apply, print and complete the registration form and mail or fax 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 19, 2000. Registration received after that date is on a space-available basis.

Once you have formalled requested to be on our mailing list for the Summer Institute -- or have attended on any occasion -- we will send you advance registration by mail each year.