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This course will explore the biblical understanding of time and how Christians have organized time for purposes of corporate worship. Students will examine how the observance of the Christian year proclaims the story of God in Christ by remembering specific events which recount God's divine activity. Particular attention is given to creating special services of worship expressive of the primary seasons of the sacred calendar (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost). Prerequisites: THE-101, WOR-235 and WOR-235P.

A historical survey and theological examination of Christian congregational song used throughout twenty centuries of Christian worship ranging from chant to contemporary praise choruses, from traditional Western hymnody to global worship songs. Some attention is given to utilizing a variety of song types in worship design and introducing congregations to and leading them in new song forms for worship. Prerequisites: WOR-235 and WOR-235P or with permission of Division.

Theology of Lyric investigates the theological content found in the text of hymns and worship songs, determining how these lyrics align with Scripture and the various traditional teachings. In taking this class, the student will explore various tenets of the Church and gain an understanding of how to write hymn, worship and poetic texts reflecting these traditions. Students are recommended to take WOR-325 prior to this course.

Explores the history of Christian worship from the close of the New Testament era to the modern period tracing the development and changes through history. The history section of this course uses the accepted rubric for worship studies: Time, Space, Prayer, Scripture, sacraments along with coverage of other elements of modern worship and their historical roots. The philosophy section examines various theologies and philosophies of worship in order to aid the student in developing his or her own practical worship theory. Prerequisites: THE-101, WOR-235 and WOR-235P.