Worship Course Syllabus

WORSHIP

COURSE SYLLABUS (GUIDE)

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will study the philosophy of worship and explore a working definition of worship. The sessions will be practical and relevant to each student’s situation.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. To assist the students in developing the ability to plan and conduct effective worship services of interest and power.

2. To assist the students in deepening their own appreciation of and participation in the various elements of the worship experience.

3. COURSE TEXTS ET AL.

1. Bible

2. A Hymnal/Book of Spiritual songs & choruses

3. Worship by Graham Kendrick

4. How To Enter The Presence of God by Terry Law

5. The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

4. COURSE OUTLINE

1. What is worship?

2. Leading worship

3. Personal discipline in worship

4. The setting of worship

5. Creativity in worship

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Each student is expected to read as extensively as possible on the relevant topic for each week’s discussion. Marks will be awarded for class participation.

2. Each student as a member of a small group will help to plan and conduct a special worship session as part of the class hour.

3. Short papers and a written end of term examination should be expected.

Students will be required to do one oral presentation in class.