This course focuses on the history, theology and practice of worship in the Reformed tradition. We will trace the development and patterns of worship with particular attention to underlying theology as a basis for developing our understanding of the practice of worship in the Reformed tradition today. The course will include a study of the structure of weekly worship services, the sacraments, special occasion services, and the place of children and youth in worship.
Worship is the central experience of our life as a community of believers.
This course is intended to examine how it shapes our faith, life, and relationships with God and each other. The class will be participatory in style. It presumes reading of the assignments before coming to class. The teaching method will combine lectures, case studies, and group discussion. Class will meet twice a week in two-hour sessions.