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Philosophy and/of Worship

An annotated research guide from the field of philosophy, focusing on the 'liturgical turn' in Christian philosophy of religion.

Resource Guide | March 14, 2017

Imagining the Kingdom: How Worship Works

How does the narrative arc of historic Christian worship uniquely tap into our nature as narrative animals?

Audio | February 28, 2014

Q&A with Jamie Smith on 'Desiring the Kingdom'

Q&A with author James K.A. Smith on 'Desiring the Kingdom'

Conversation | April 17, 2012

Tune My Heart to Sing Your Praise: The Re-tuned hymn (and psalm!) movement in the context of the broader culture

When Kevin Twit and Reformed University Fellowship began setting historic hymn texts to new tunes, who knew it would grow into a movement with contributions from Indelible Grace, Sojourn Music, BiFrost and others?

Audio | January 26, 2012

Love Takes Practice: Christian Worship as a Pedagogy of Desire

We are what we love. This biblical notion is found across the Christian tradition, from Paul and Augustine to Luther and Edwards. But what are its implications for worship? Explore how Christian worship forms and shapes our love to make us a people who desire the kingdom of God, as well as how Christian worship counters the formation of "secular liturgies."

Audio | Slideshow | Video | April 18, 2011

Postmodernism, Worship, and Evangelism

While we often associate "postmodernism" with the explosion of communications technology or the outlandish claims of "deconstruction," this workshop suggested that postmodernism might also mean a return to symbols, icons, and ritual. With this in mind, this workshop explored the shape of worship as evangelism in postmodernity.

Audio | January 01, 2009