Understanding Adventist Worship

: A Liturgical Theology

Abstract

Compared to previous attempts to interpret and interrogate Seventh-day Adventist worship from a systematic, missiological or pastoral perspective, this research has explored Adventist worship through the lenses of liturgical theology. Although largely rooted in a denominational and Free Church context, this study engages into critical conversation with influential Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant liturgical scholars. This study first explores liturgical theology as a valid enterprise to understand Adventist worship. It then traces the history of Seventh-day Adventist corporate worship before addressing its liturgical practices in detail. This diachronic and synchronic study of Adventist liturgical practices is then examined theologically. The study concludes with a reflection on the core organizing principle of this whole, the seventh-day Sabbath. Although written with a particular religious confession in mind, this study aims at enriching the current ecumenical liturgical discourse.

Date of Award	25 Jun 2019
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Bristol
Supervisor	Paul Roberts (Supervisor) & Justin Stratis (Supervisor)