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19-24, 2005
Church and World I:
The Church and Culture
 The Church, like Christ,
is "not of this world." But like Christ,
the Church is in the world, and sent for the life of the world. The relationship between Church and world has
posed questions for Christians since the apostolic era. Is the Church to accept the world as it is, or reject
it? Many Church Fathers tell us to renounce the world, to deny it, even to hate it. But what exactly is "the world"
that they are talking about? Is it the same "world" that God so loved that He gave His only-begotten Son for its life?
The theme of "Church and World" has many dimensions. This summer's institute looks at this theme in terms of culture.
Culture—the artistic, musical, literary, and intellectual output of people in particular places and times—is a key aspect
of the world. The relationship between Church and culture—which goes both ways—is vital on many levels of the Church's
life: missiological, liturgical, and pastoral:
- When should the Church adapt to its host culture? What should it transform, and what should it reject?
- How is the historical and geographical setting of a church reflected in its liturgy, language, music, and iconography?
- Are there elements in popular culture that can be celebrated, and even brought into our preaching? And how does the Church's
life influence popular culture?
- Is there an "Orthodox culture," as distinct from other Christian or religious cultures?
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The SVS summer institute will provide an opportunity to examine such questions through a combination of
lectures, small and large group discussions, and practica, in a context of daily worship and fellowship.
Institute faculty will include:
- Albert Raboteau
- Fr Irenej Dobrijevic
- John Erickson
- Helen Erickson
- Paul Meyendorff
- Mark Bailey
- Dn Kevin Smith
- Fr John Behr
- Al Rossi
- And others
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| The SVS Summer Institute follows two tracks: Pastoral Practice and Liturgical Music. There will be sessions attended by participants in both tracks, as well as sessions geared towards one or the other. Participants in the Pastoral Practice track will divide into groups for more focused discussion on the day’s topic. Participants in the Liturgical Music track will also explore continuities and discontinuities in Orthodox liturgical music, as well as divide into groups according to levels for training in conducting, composition and other specialties. For more information, see the institute schedule (available on this site in early 2005). |
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