The Anglican Way

The Anglican Way In Liturgy

Pacific Theological Seminary: Spring 2026

The Rev. Canon David Montzingo, D.Min.

Anglican Christians have a distinctive way of worship using the Book of Common Prayer, first published in 1549 during the English Reformation and revised sever-al times since. Where did this English Prayer Book come from? How is it used to-day for conducting worship in Anglican churches throughout the world? What is its use in spiritual growth? This course begins with the origin and usage of the his-toric English and American Prayer Books, and then proceeds through an analysis of the various parts of The Book of Common Prayer 2019. No prior courses are required.

This class will meet Mondays 4:00-7:00 pm, from January 12 to May 4 (except January 19, March 3, and April 6) at the seminary building, 8977 Activity Road, Suite 100, San Diego 92121 (one block off Miramar Road).

The main objective of this course is to prepare students for informed leadership of or participation in the various parts of the Prayer Book: the Daily Office, the Holy Eucharist, Holy Baptism and Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation of a Penitent, Burial of the Dead, the Psalter, the Ordinal, the Church Year, and the Lectionaries. While familiarity with the Book of Common Prayer is necessary for those preparing for ordination in Anglican churches, it is also highly useful for lay leaders in Anglican churches or clergy from other traditions who may want to use it as a resource for their own worship.

The cost of this class is $1350 for credit or $450 for audit ($300 for seniors) with financial assistance available for credit students. To register for it, go to pacificseminary.org and click on “Admissions” if you wish to enroll for credit as a degree student, or scroll down and click on “Auditing” if you plan to be an audi-tor. If you have already been accepted as a student at the seminary, or you need help, please contact Johanna at registrar@pacificseminary.org. 

For more information about The Anglican Way in Liturgy, including a syllabus, contact Canon David at david.montzingo@pacificseminary.org or call him at 619-316-0493. All are welcome in this class!