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This course examines the biblical, historical and theological foundations of Christian worship and rituals in order for each student to derive a practice of worship for the local church that is culturally relevant and rooted in the rich tradition of the ages. Emphasis is given to designing and leading the basic Lord's Day service including the sacraments, as well as services related to life passages. This course combines theological reflection with practical application for creating well-grounded, robust, participatory services of worship.

Congregational passivity is a recognized challenge in many 21st century worshiping communities. Yet, corporate worship in the Scriptures is consistently portrayed as the active engagement of the people. This course will help leaders identify a wide range of ancient and emerging practices useful for actively engaging worshipers, and strategize ways to pastorally move them toward becoming full participants. Prerequisite: WOR-530.