Summer 2005/Pasadena
Two-week Intensive: June 20-July 1
DP504
Kernaghan

DP504: REFORMED WORSHIP. Ron Kernaghan.

DESCRIPTION:

: In this course we will explore the theology and practice of worship in the Reformed Tradition. Special attention will be paid to the ways in which the distinctives of Reformed theology have contributed to historic patterns of worship. The course will develop an overview of current liturgical forms and models and provide a reflective introduction to the voices that advocate a more "contemporary" style of worship. Special attention will be paid to the structure of the Sunday worship service, the sacraments, hymnody, weddings, funerals and the place of children and youth in worship.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:

: Worship is the essential act of a community of Christians. In this course we will examine how worship shapes us, our life together, our relationship to God and our place in the world.

COURSE FORMAT:

: This will be a participatory class, and the teacher expects that scheduled assignments will be completed before each class. The teaching methods will include lectures, case studies and group discussions. The class will meet as a two-week intensive for four hours per day. Students are required to attend all class sessions.

REQUIRED READING:

: Martin, Ralph P. Worship in the Early Church. Eerdmans, 1975.; Peterson, Eugene. Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places. Eerdmans. 2005; White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship. Abingdon, 1993.; Willimon, William H. Worship as Pastoral Care. Abingdon, 1979.; The Liturgical Resource of your denomination:

: PCUSA: Book of Common Worship. Westminster/John Knox, 1993 OR
Supplemental Liturgical Resources, No. 1-4. Westminster, 1984.; RCA: Liturgy and Psalms. Eerdmans, 1968.; Disciples of Christ: Thankful Praise: A Resource for Christian Worship. CBP Press, 1987.