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Choose one of the following topics and, using library resources, research and write a 4-6 page paper. Papers are to be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman size 12 font, with 1” margins all around. Please do not plagiarize the work of others. You are free to quote them, and put a footnote sourcing the quote (state their name, book title and page in the footnote; use “insert > footnote” from the header on the computer). Please have someone proof read and then please edit your paper before turning it in. Proper sentence structure, spelling, grammar, etc., are expected.

Your essay needs to have the following sections:

Introduction

Body of your paper

Conclusion

Application

At the top of your paper type your essay title and your name. Please staple your work together. This is due by noon, Friday Dec. 19. You will be given some L blocks to work on this.

Choose one of the following topics. The info by each is simply to get your brain juices flowing….things to think about and possibly include….

1. The History of Music in Worship: Old Testament (Jewish worship); New Testament (early Christians); the ancient and medieval church; the Reformation church; worship renewal in the church today. What are the different roles of worship in the Anabaptist, Reformed and Charismatic branches of the church?

2. Music in Worship: what is praise? What is worship? What is the function of music in worship? What are some of the issues regarding contemporary Christian music in worship in the church today?

3. The Worship Leader: personal preparation/discipleship; your abilities; being an effective leader. What is worship leadership? Why does your theology and your relationship with God matter?

4. The Worship Environment: the impact of the environment on our worship; aspects of the environment that contribute to our worship experience; use of visual arts, dance and various postures in worship.

5. Revelation: what did Jesus say about worship to the seven churches in the book of Revelation? What does Revelation teach us about worship in heaven? How do we integrate that into our worship today?

Resources

Within the Library

Worship Assignment
Sorted by Call Number / Author
246 JEN	Jensen, Robin Margaret, 1952-. The substance of things seen : art, faith, and the Christian community. Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., c2004.
264 HAY	Hayford, Jack W. Mastering worship. Portland, Or. : Multnomah Press ;, c1990.
264 HEA	The heart of worship files. Ventura, Calif. : Regal Books, c2003.
264 HOR	Horton, Michael Scott. A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship. Grand Rapids, MI, : Baker Books:, 2003.
264 INS	Inside out worship. Ventura, Calif. : Regal Books, c2005.
264 MCF	McFee, Marcia. The Worship Workshop. Nashville, TN. : Abingdon Press :, 2002.
264 NAV	Navarro, Kevin J. The complete worship leader. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2001.
264 ORT	Ortlund, Anne. Up with worship : how to quit playing church. Rev. & updated. Nashville, Tenn. : Broadman & Holman Publishers, c2001.
264 ROG	Rognlien, Bob, 1964-. Experiential worship : encountering God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. Colorado Springs, CO : NavPress, c2005.
264 SOR	Sorge, Bob. Exploring worship : a practical guide to praise & worship. Lee's Summit, MO : Oasis House, 2004.
264 WEB	Webber, Robert. Worship old & new : a biblical, historical, and practical introduction. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c1994.
264.2 COR	Corbitt, J. Nathan. The sound of the harvest : music's mission in church and culture. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c1998.
264.2 KID	Kidd, Reggie M. With one voice : discovering Christ's song in our worship. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2005. Foreword / by Robert E. Webber -- Preface -- "A red guitar, three chords, and the truth" : why we sing -- The Psalms : God's songs and mine -- David : Israel's sweet singer and architect of praise -- Psalm 22 : the musical hinge -- Jesus's lament of abandonment -- Jesus's victory chant -- The singing Savior's many voices -- Bach's voice : "sermons in music" -- Bubba's voice : "'Tis the gift to be simple" -- The Blues Brothers' voice : "on a mission from God" -- Coda : "Join in this choir".
REF 264 WEB	The biblical foundations of Christian worship. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c1993. pt. 1. Introduction to biblical worship. Old Testament vocabulary of worship -- New Testament vocabulary of worship -- The names of God in worship -- Symbolism in biblical worship -- The concept of covenant in biblical worship -- Sacrifice in biblical worship -- The numinous aspect of biblical worship -- Biblical worship as response to saving events -- Biblical worship as re-presentation of saving events -- pt. 2. History and institutions of biblical worship. History of Israelite and Jewish worship -- History of New Testament worship -- The tabernacle -- The Temple of Solomon -- The synagogue -- The church as an institution of worship -- Leadership in biblical worship -- pt. 3. Festivals in biblical worship. The meaning of feasts in the biblical tradition -- Festivals of Israel -- Biblical foundations of Christian festivals -- pt. 4. Music and the arts in biblical worship. The biblical philosophy of the worship arts -- Music in Israelite worship -- Music in New Testament worship -- Musical instruments in scripture -- Psalms in biblical worship -- Hymns in New Testament worship -- Dance and banners in worship --. pt. 5. The biblical foundations of Christian worship. Charismatic aspects of workship -- Acts of entrance in traditional worship -- Acts of entrance in traditional worship -- Service of the Word -- Service of the Lord's table -- The Lord's Supper (Eucharist) -- Other sacred actions in worship.
REF 264 WEB	The ministries of Christian worship. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c1993. pt. 1. Worship and related ministries -- pt. 2. The worshiping community -- pt. 3. Worship and ministries within the worshiping community -- pt. 4. Worship and the church's mission to the world.
REF 264 WEB	Music and the arts in Christian worship. Hendrickson Publishers ed. Peabody, MA : Hendrickson Publishers, c1994. 1. Music and the Arts among the Churches, 2. Music in Worship, 3. The Visual Arts in Worship, 4. Drama and Dance in Worship, 5. The Art of LAnguage in Worship.
REF 264 WEB	The renewal of Sunday worship. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c1993. pt. 1. Worship among the churches -- pt. 2. Introducing worship renewal -- pt. 3. Resources for Sunday worship -- pt. 4. Resources for preaching in worship -- pt. 5. Resources for planning and leading worship.
REF 264 WEB	The sacred actions of Christian worship. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c1993. pt. 1. The sacred actions among the churches -- pt. 2. History and theology of sacred actions, sacraments, and ordinances -- pt. 3. Baptism -- pt. 4. The Lord's Supper -- pt. 5. Sacred actions for the seasons of life -- pt. 6. Sacred actions in the life of the Christian community.
REF 264 WEB	The services of the Christian year. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c1993. 1. The Practice of the Christian Year, 2. Introduction of the Christian Year, 3. The Season of Advent, The Season of Christmas and Epiphany, 5. The Season of Lent, 6. Resources for Holy Week, 7. The Season of Easter and Pentecost, 8. The Season After Pentecost and Other Commemorations.
REF 264 WEB	Twenty centuries of Christian worship. Hendrickson Publishers' ed. Nashville, Tenn. : Star Song Pub. Group, c1994. 1. Early Christian Worship, 2. A History of Christian Worship, 3. Historical Models of Worship, 4. Theologies of Worship, 5. New Directions in Worship, 6. Preparing for Worship Renewal.

Online Resources

Christian Worship Course on pdf and podcast

http://www.worldwide-classroom.com/courses/info/pt330/

Course Description

This course is designed to motivate and equip pastors and worship leaders to develop worship ministries in local churches that are biblically based, bring glory to God, are full of both reverence and joy, are a delight and pleasure to God and His people, and are vital parts of an overall approach to ministry and church growth. In this course we will take a biblical, historical, and contemporary look at the Regulative Principle of Worship. The course is presented in a format that combines lecture and discussion utilizing the participation of the students as well as the professor. Students will leave the class with a theological and biblical foundation for corporate worship in a local congregation, as well as practical helps in planning and leading worship services that are excellent in quality, culturally relevant, and full of both awe and celebration.

Articles about Worship by Various Worship Leaders

(Redman, Walker, Hughes, etc)

http://www.pwarchive.com/resources/articles.aspx

Articles on Student Worship Leadership from Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

http://www.intervarsity.org/search/slj/index.php?cx=016851438128741365429%3Acyahifcw3ck&q=worship+leader&cof=FORID%3A11#930