COURSE NUMBER: |
THEO 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 MUSI 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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