MUSI 5300: Christian Worship and the Contemporary Church   Tags: christianity, church, music, religion, theology, worship  

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In this course students will examine the purpose and practices of Christian worship.  Attention will be given to developing a philosophy of communal worship based on Biblical principles, and skills to plan worship services effectively for a congregation.

1. Articulate a philosophy of the role of Christian worship in the life of a contemporary church;
2. Plan or participate in the planning of effective and creative worship services for their congregations and for churches of varying worship styles and traditions;
3. Discuss and lead discussions about the purpose and practice of Christian worship within the context of a local church congregation;
4. Understand from a broad perspective the development of worship practices throughout Judeo/Christian history and the place of Baptist worship within that tradition;
5. Understand and creatively implement worship elements such as music, drama, prayer, and the use of Scripture in a variety of settings and worship styles in a manner that exhibits sound Biblical principles;
   
6. Reference and use, even if on a basic functional level, relevant software programs and other technology commonly utilized in contemporary worship practices.