Covenant Worldwide
Christian Worship
Course Description
A study of worship as central to the life of all believers. Professor Barrs explains the nature of true worship, various aspects of both private and public worship, and the forms that worship should take within the context of the local church.
Instructor: Professor Jerram Barrs
Course Contents
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| MP3 Lectures & Resource List (numbered items are the course lectures) | Lecture Transcript | Study Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Course Syllabus | ||
| 1. Setting Scene for Worship | ||
| 2. Principles Governing Worship, I | ||
| 3. Principles, II | ||
| 4. Principles, III | ||
| 5. Principles, IV | ||
| 6. Conclusions About Worship | ||
| 7. Principles, V | ||
| 8. Principles, VI | ||
| 9. Introduction to Hymnody | ||
| 10. Hymnody, I | ||
| 11. Hymnody, II | ||
| 12. Hymnody, III | ||
| 13. Hymnody, IV | ||
| 14. Structuring Worship, I | ||
| 15. Structuring Worship, II | ||
| 16. Elements of Worship Service | ||
| 17. Common Errors Leading Worship | ||
| 18. Worship: Eden, Cain/Abel, Noah | ||
| 19. Worship: Abraham & Passover | ||
| 20. Development of Passover in NT | ||
| 21. Worship: Tabernacle & Temple | ||
| 22. Worship: Synagogue & NT Church | ||
| Appendix: Regulative Principle |
Related Readings
All of the books specified as related reading for this course are listed below. Books may be ordered from a local Christian bookstore, through a mail order catalog, from the Covenant Seminary Online Store, or from the Covenant Seminary Bookstore on campus (call toll-free at 877-213-3353).
- Worship in Spirit and Truth, John Frame
- Let us Sing, Lawrence Roff
- Engaging with God, David Peterson
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