Worship (CL4)

Worship is meant to be at the very center of Christian life, yet too many Christians are unclear about how to worship, or even what worship really is.  This course will examine worship as an important spiritual discipline – a means by which we bring glory to God and blessing to his children.

Textbooks: Worship on Earth As It Is in Heaven, Rory Noland
Christian Worship: Its Theology and Practice, 3rd Edition, Franklin M. Segler
Classes:  Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., October 1 – November 19, 2015

Introduction – October 1

Lecture notes in PDF                    Lecture notes in PPT

Biblical and Theological Understanding – October 8

Read pp. 1-44 of Noland and pp. 1-48 of Segler
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Midterm Break – October 15

Inviting God to Church – October 22

Read pp. 45-90 of Noland and pp. 49-90 of Segler
Lecture notes in PDF                    Lecture notes in PPT

Worship Form and Community – October 29

Read pp. 91-162 of Noland and pp. 91-172 of Segler
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Liturgy and Biblical Worship – November 5

Read pp. 163-188 of Noland and pp. 173-218 of Segler
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Worship and the Sacraments – November 12

Read pp. 189-216 of Noland and pp. 219-260 of Segler
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Final Exam – November 19

Read pp. 217-222 of Noland and pp. 261-312 of Segler