Course Catalog

PMI111E Christian Worship (3 credits) 9500

COURSE DESCRIPTION
An analysis of the principles of biblical worship. Including a strong focus on the role of music along with a study of creative worship alternatives and the development of curricular writing skills.

LEARNING RESULTS
The aims for this course are five-fold:
• To assist you in discovering and appreciating the true nature of biblical worship.
• To help you analyze the various dimensions of the authentic worship.
• To examine practically how to lead a congregation of believers in the art of worship.
• To introduce to you a variety of liturgies and worship expediences that can be used within our present churches.
• To gain a more comprehensive "Knowledge of the Holy" as His character is revealed to us through the revelation of the divine name. Note: In this class there will be a consistent emphasis upon knowing God by studying the names of God. It is very difficult to worship a God you don't know, with whom there is only a superficial relationship. Therefore, since God reveals Himself to man in the Old Testament via His various names, such a study is profitable for all who desire to worship in a biblical manner. Nathan Stone's book, The Names of God, will be used to stimulate the student to become involved in the meditation of some of the fascinating names that direct us to a fuller "knowledge of the Holy".

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Segler, Franklin M. Revised by Randall Bradley. Understanding, Preparing for, and Practicing Christian Worship. Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996.
Stone, Nathan. The Names of God. Moody Press, 1994.

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Purchase the following required tapes from the TUFW Online office for a fee of $10 plus shipping and handling:
• "The Three R's of Worship," Dr. David D. Biberstein
• "Worship and the Leviticus Offerings," Dr. David D. Biberstein

INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning occurs in this course as we explore the biblical principles of worship. Worship is both a corporate and individual activity. We examine what authentic worship is and how it relates to our lives and a better understanding of God Himself.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Assignment #1 The Biblical Definition of Worship
Assignment #2 The Biblical Foundation of Worship
Assignment #3 The Historical Background of Worship
Assignment #4 A Theology of Worship
Assignment #5 A Psychology of Worship
Assignment #6 Worship and Church Revival
Assignment #7 Music in Worship
Assignment #8 Prayer in Worship
Assignment #9 Specific Reading Assignments
Assignment #10 Specific Reading Assignments
Assignment #11 Planning the Order of Worship
Assignment #12 Leading Worship
Assignment #13 Major Project (research paper)
Final Exam

There are 13 lessons and 1 examination for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Assignments 1-12 72 points (6 points ea.)
Paper (#13) 24 points
Final Exam 24 points
Total points 120