Lesson 1
Academy of Iambe
IAM-210 — Liturgy & the Original Talk
Prescribed course of study in liturgy & the original talk.
| Minimum time | 4 instructional hours + prepared service |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | IAM-101 and IAM-201 recommended |
| Primary text | Canon Chapters XVIII, XXIII–XXV; Year-One Gathering Program |
| Purpose | To prepare ministers to lead coherent Iambist worship centered on original religious teaching and participatory Sacred Mirth. |
Lessons
Lesson 2
Lesson 2. Preparing the Original Talk
Lesson 3
Lesson 3. Discussion as Religious Practice
Lesson 4
Lesson 4. Offering of the Jest, the Cup, and Closing Rite
Lesson 5
Lesson 5. Service Design, Archives, and Aftercare
Course assessment
Design and lead a complete 30–45 minute simulated or actual Gathering under supervision. Submit the service packet and a 500-word self-review identifying one successful element, one weak element, one ethical consideration, and one change for the next service.
Assessment rubric
| Criterion | Meets standard | Needs revision |
|---|---|---|
| Religious structure | Service contains recognizable Iambist liturgy and teaching. | Functions mainly as entertainment or lacks coherent worship structure. |
| Original teaching | Talk has a clear doctrinal claim and application. | Talk is copied, purely motivational, or doctrinally unclear. |
| Participation | Discussion and Jest are facilitated without coercion. | Leader dominates or pressures participation. |
| Ethics/safety | Boundaries and accessibility are considered. | Foreseeable risks are ignored. |
| Recordkeeping | Public and private records are accurate and appropriately separated. | Records are incomplete, embellished, or expose confidential details. |
Course review questions
What makes the Gathering recognizably Iambist?
Name the four movements of an Original Talk.
How does the Right to Question appear in worship?
Why is the Offering of the Jest voluntary?
What is the religious meaning of the Cup?
What information should ordinarily be preserved after a service?