WORSHIP THEOLOGY: Foundations

WORSHIP THEOLOGY

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will explore the biblical and historical foundations of Christian worship, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, and beyond, from the early church to present day. An overview of worship strategies, origins and practices of congregational worship will be examined. The goal is for students to be worshippers equipped with a foundation for present and future ministry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

-   Understand and articulate key principles of worship in the Old and New Testaments

-   Learn major themes found in historical worship practices from the early church to today

-   Articulate the need and significance of biblically and historically based worship theology in today’s church

-   Apply biblical and historical principles to his or her personal and corporate worship practices

COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Foundations: The nature of worship

2. Foundations: Gospel worship (Christ centered, trinitarian)

3. Old Testament Worship

4. New Testament Worship

5. Psalms

6. History of Church Worship: Early Church, Middle Ages, Reformation

7. Worship Origins: Eucharist, Baptisms, Feast, Fasts, Festivals

8. Worship Origins: Sabbath, Sunday, Easter, Lent, Holy Week, Christmas

9. The Practice of Worship: Signs, Symbols, Art, Visuals

10.  Service Study: Cultures, denominations

11.  The Worship Leader: Singing, Liturgy, Justice, Head vs. Heart

12.  Practical Implementation: Project performance

13. Practical Implementation: Project performance

14.  Exam