Principles and Practice
of Christian Worship
Course Summary
This course unit introduces students to fundamental principles and practices that equip them for constructing and leading Christian worship services.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
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Explain the pastoral and theological significance of the various elements of Christian worship
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Identify the pastoral needs of the congregation that influence the shape of Christian worship
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Analyse the key issues of current debates concerning Christian worship
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Assess the usefulness of a range of worship resources
5. Construct a range of worship services suited to a variety of diverse Christian settings.
Course Content
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Historical development of Christian worship traditions
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Biblical and theological bases of Christian worship
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The role of culture in the development of Christian worship
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Diversity in Christian worship
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Current issues in Christian worship
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Pastoral purpose in Christian worship
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Resourcing Christian worship
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Preparing Christian worship services