Postmodernism, Glenn Ward This review examines an introductory text on postmodernism, and concludes with a few questions for the church regarding liturgy. Glenn Ward’s synopsis of postmodernism begins with an examination of the pre-history of this phenomenon, where he identifies those aspects of modernism against which postmodernism has come to define itself: progress, rationality, foundationalism [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Book Review: Postmodernism
Posted in Liturgy on September 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A Stroll Through Midtown
Posted in Photos on September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
High Church and Low Church are Not About Ceremony
Posted in Theology on September 16, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I have heard many times that the main difference between what constitutes “High Church” versus “Low Church” simply relates to the style of worship being used, or the level of tolerance for symbolism in the liturgy. While these features may constitute the most observable contrast between the two, I’ve encountered a more substantial theological definition [...]
Life at The General Theological Seminary
Posted in The General Theological Seminary on September 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve settled in finally, and classes started yesterday. I am very happy with the classes which I am taking, and also excited about the community of people that I have come to live among. We begin day with Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m., followed immediately by the Eucharist every day. In fact, the rhythm of [...]
Pictures of The General Theological Seminary and Other Places In NYC
Posted in Photos, The General Theological Seminary on September 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
My Course of Study for Fall 2010
Posted in Anglican Studies, The General Theological Seminary on September 3, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I am taking the following courses this Fall at General: Christian Liturgy: History, Theology & Contemporary Issues Introduction to Episcopal Church Music Liturgy, Postmodernism, and the Emerging Church The History of the Episcopal Church in the USA Polity & Canon Law of the Episcopal Church Anglicanism: Its Identity and Integrity I’m entirely excited about working [...]
The Church at Prayer
Posted in Liturgy, New York, Prayer on September 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I’ve had something of a break through in my understanding of the Church at prayer (despite it being day three of orientation here at Seminary!), especially in terms how a common liturgy functions within a community. It seems to me that the prayers of the Church are a participation in the prayers of Christ to [...]
