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Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Encouragement

Words of encouragement from others dealing with the same issues.

November 5, 2010 | 3 min read

Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Theoretical Exploration

This article takes a look at the theological perspectives in worship on a seminary campus

November 5, 2010 | 1 min read
Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Personal Support

A list of helpful resources for campus ministry.

November 5, 2010 | 1 min read
Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Lections

An annotated bibliography summarizing published research in areas related to worship on seminary campuses.

November 5, 2010 | 6 min read

Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Church at School and School at Church

Nearly every seminary in North America worships together during the week. These services are central to a seminary’s communal life and work, for worship is deeply formative – spiritually, educationally, and institutionally. Yet there is significant variety in the ways in which seminary communities plan for, lead, and learn about worship.

November 3, 2010 | 1 min read
Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Seminary Chapel Survey

In the spring of 2007, a questionnaire was sent to all ATS-accredited Protestant seminaries in the USA. The purpose of the study was to begin to map the range of practices and policies at the nation’s seminaries surrounding community worship. Thus, the questionnaire asked simple questions and invited reflection and feedback. The questions were divided into four primary categories: Leadership, Liturgy, Community, and Curriculum.

November 3, 2010 | 16 min read
Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Seminary Chapel Websites

This list is a select review of items of interest found on seminary worship websites, organized according to common themes: Customaries, Denominational Diversity, Stylistic Variety, Curricular Integration, and Other issues.

November 3, 2010 | 5 min read

Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Other Analytical Tools

Surveys are wonderful – though limited – tools for gathering data on worship priorities and practices. The survey used by the CICW/Brehm study group asked broad questions in four categories: Leadership, Liturgy, Community, and Curriculum. Many other research goals and strategies might suggest other questions and/or analytical data-gathering mechanisms.

November 3, 2010 | 4 min read
Praise Team or Worship Team? How the Name of Our Teams Impacts the Understanding of What We Do

Paul Ryan discusses the impact of a name and how this changes the understanding behind how we see worship.

November 2, 2010 | 3 min read
Talk Before You Call: Questions about Worship for search committees and pastors

Vital questions to ask about worship before calling a minister.

November 1, 2010 | 10 min read