Hymnology
This syllabus follows a course on Christian congregational song, ranging from Old Testament psalms to contemporary praise-worship songs, from traditional Western hymnody to global worship songs, with some attention to cultural context and practica.
March 12, 2012
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11 min read
Recent History of Christian Worship
This syllabus follows a study of the forces and movements that have reshaped patterns of Christian worship in the last 25 years, with a particular focus on the ecumenical liturgical movement that arose out of Vatican II, the charismatic movement, and new models for integrating worship and evangelism.
March 12, 2012
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2 min read
Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn
This syllabus is for a class that explores the theology and praxis of worship leadership.
March 12, 2012
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2 min read
Ears to Hear, Hearts to Obey
To love to hear the Lord spoken of, and to seek to follow him: Is there a finer summary description of a Christian’s aim?
March 9, 2012
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4 min read
Worship Arts in the 21st Century
This syllabus provides a guide for a course that explores the current status and evolution of the worship arts culture within contemporary Christendom.
March 8, 2012
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2 min read
Planning and Leading Congregational Worship
This syllabus covers a study of resources, skills, and strategies for planning and leading public worship services. Particular attention will be given to the interpretative reading of Scripture, congregational prayer, training lay worship leaders, and celebrations of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
March 8, 2012
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7 min read
Christ in the Church
This syllabus was designed for a basic worship course that is designed to prepare people in initial skills needed to lead worship in local congregations today. The main question asked in the course is: how is Christ's presence manifested in a church's worship?
March 8, 2012
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9 min read
The History of Christian Worship
This syllabus is designed for a basic worship course. It should cover all the basic aspects of congregational worship life as well as covering the various tasks involved in leading congregational worship.
March 8, 2012
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24 min read
Music of the Church
A course syllabus for a class that provides an introduction to the history and theology of worship music.
March 8, 2012
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6 min read
Hannah Huisman on Teens Planning and Leading Church Worship
Hannah Huisman is a senior at Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, Michigan. As a member of the school’s spiritual life committee, she helps plan and lead chapels. In the edited conversation below, she explains how teens at her church, Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, have begun planning and leading one worship service per month.
March 7, 2012
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4 min read
Increasing Participation in High School Chapel Services
How well do your Christian high school chapels, liturgies, or all-school worship times help students grow in faith? Are your staff and faculty planning chapels for or with students?
March 7, 2012
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5 min read
Hymnology/Liturgy
This syllabus is for a course that thoroughly covers hymns, and studies the more philosophical aspects of liturgy.
March 7, 2012
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4 min read
