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THL324 Worship 2 (The Extemporary Tradition) (8)
AbstractCentres on the less formal styles of worship (e.g. Uniting Church, Pentecostal, Churches of Christ, Baptists). Leadership, prayer and praise, Bible, preaching/teaching and music will provide a framework for discussion. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: THL324
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to lead a variety of forms of public worship within non-liturgical traditions; - be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of music in public worship; - be able to demonstrate an understanding of the different forms of praise and prayer styles of worship in the contemporary church. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - The nature of worship. The Reformation and Post-Reformation traditions in England, America and Australia.
- Architecture and worship—the structure of the church building and impact on the style and focus of worship.
- The role of the Bible in public worship, especially public reading and preaching.
- The purpose, structure and conduct of worship in non-liturgical traditions.
- Relationship between public and private prayer with reference to the impact of the holiness movement.
- The shape of the sacrmental and pastoral services and their meaning. The debate over Christian inititation and sacramentalism.
- Leading public worship in mixed traditions eg charismatic, traditional, evangelical, liberal.
- Music, drama, the arts in worship.
- The ‘church band’, formation, leadership, management.
- Small groups in formal and informal worship settings. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.