COURSE NUMBER: |
MUSI 376 |
COURSE TITLE: |
Jubilate: Studies In Christian Worship |
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr Joachim Segger, Roy Berkenbosch |
CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
A study of Christian worship which includes biblical principles for worship,
the historical development of liturgy, cultural dynamics in contemporary worship, and
explores the rich and varied resources with the ecumenical Christian community. Themes
to be studied include praise and lament, confession and proclamation, use of the lectionary,
sacraments, liturgical dance, the use of art in worship, the relationship of worship and
justice, and more. There will be a strong emphasis on the music of worship. Students
will have an opportunity to attend various worship services as well plan, lead, and
participate in worship.
Same as THEO 376
Corequisites: THEO 250
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REQUIRED TEXTS: |
- The Bible – use the version of your choice
- Burns, Stephen, Liturgy(available electronically via Kindle)
- Van Dyk, Leanne, A More Profound Alleluia (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2005)
- Lift up Your Hearts: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Faith Alive Publications, 2013
- Scheer, Greg, “The Art of Worship”, Baker, 2006
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MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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Attendance | 5% | Attendance at chapel | 5% |
Chapel Organization (2) | 20% |
Church Visitation | 20% |
Reading and Listening Quizzes | 20% |
Lectionary Text assignment | 30% |
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| 100% |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: | Upon completion of the course students will have achieved the following:
- An
ability to think theologically about worship, including greater
awareness of the character and content of the biblical texts concerning
worship
- An understanding of the various elements worship, and an ablity to select and prepare each of these for worship.
- An understanding and appreciation of the dramatic shape of liturgy, including the liturgical year
- An increased awareness of and appreciation for the global and ecumenical diversity of Christian worship.
- An historically and theologically informed view on music choices
- A keener grasp of the historical developments of Christian worship
- A
greater knowledge of and ability to appreciate and critique various
types of worship and their underlying theologies and traditions.
- A
better understanding of how worship intersects with other aspects of
the Christian faith, including justice, evangelism and spiritual
formation.
- Experience analysing hymn texts and music
- Experience planning and leading worship
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COURSE OUTLINE: |
- Why Study Worship? Intro to the course, themes and assignments
- Foundations
- Foundations: The Liturgical Cycle and Worship Teams
- Hymnody, part 1, Lift Up Your Hearts
- Theological Themes: The Trinity
- Theological Themes: Sin and Grace
- Hymnody, Part 2 and discussion of hymn fest
- “…It’s all about you…” Where’s Jesus in Worship
- “The what???of God was Satisfied”
- Theological Themes: Justice and Worship
- Enjoying the Hymnody of John Bell and Graham Maule
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