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This course is designed to combine theological reflection with practical application as students acquaint themselves with the basic rituals of worship and passage in the evangelical tradition. Open to juniors and seniors in the Division of Practical Theology. Prerequisite: REL-200, THE-101, THE-233 and WOR-235.

This course helps students integrate a biblical, theological, historical, pastoral, liturgical, and cultural understanding of Christian worship for the purpose of discipling believers to become informed and engaged participants in corporate worship. Students learn how the preparation for and leadership of Christian worship services are vehicles for worship discipleship in the local church. Open only to senior worship majors and minors who have been admitted to the Christian Worship program.

Each student will be involved in a practical experience producing actual worship services providing the student with a laboratory for the convergence of the courses in communications, music and religion and related to the co-requisite course. These worship management experiences include experience in planning, budgeting, recruiting, organizing, supervising volunteers, and related activities required of a producer or manager of Christian worship services. Co-requisite: WOR-438.