Liturgy and Cultural Adaptation

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The Church’s liturgy has always existed in dynamic relationship with the complex currents of culture and history. These themes are of considerable importance in Catholicism today. This course examines the Mass in the light of social history, influences of modernity, and the postconciliar agenda of inculturation in its various expressions.


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School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization
School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization

The Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies and the Master of Arts in Liturgy programs at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, prepares its students in a context of prayer and scholarship with the Church’s future priests, deacons, pastors and ministers to bring solid theological knowledge, critical reasoning and practical skills to bear on the challenges opened by the exciting phase of liturgical renewal emerging in recent years.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course is a self-paced online resource. You decide when you start and when you finish and can watch it as many times as you want.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How do I receive a Certificate of Completion for this course?
Certificates of Completion are awarded when you pass the quiz with 14 or more correct answers. You will receive your certificate via email.
Do you offer bulk discounts if I have a large group of people that want to take the class?
Yes, we do have bulk discounts available. Please give us a call to inquire: 847.837.4542
How long is this course?
This course is comprised of 5 one-hour classes. At any time, you can pause a class and resume where you left off.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Teachable Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing technical issues, please try these steps: 1) Click "Complete and continue" at the top of the lecture in order to move forward. If “Click and Complete” is not available: a) Confirm that you have watched at least 90% of the video without skipping any sections; b) Check to see if there is a browser error by opening a private browsing or Incognito window, logging into the course, and pressing play on the video again. You should see the "Complete and continue" button go live, allowing you to move to the next lecture. 2) The phone app is currently not compatible with the Course Compliance and the lectures. 3) For any other issues, please check out the Knowledge Base article that has some more tips: https://support.teachable.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000115971-Common-Technical-Issues-Troubleshooting?source=search
Viewing Completed Quizzes
Quiz questions and answers are unable to be viewed after completing the course quiz. Once you have passed the quiz, you will receive your Certificate of Completion via e-mail.
Do these courses count as credits towards a degree?
These courses are stand-alone resources and do not count as credit towards a degree. You can, however, use these courses for Continuing Education Units. Each course provides .5 CEUs.

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