91����

Course Syllabus

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This course hopes to equip students with basic tools for designing liturgies which are faithful to the Scriptures, and leading the weekly liturgies of gathered communities in a post-Christian, multi-cultural American society. These tools include, but are not limited to, the application of the regulative principle, knowledge of the skeletons for worship utilized throughout the history of the church, and the exercise of time-proven communication techniques. In the process, special attention will be given to the pastoral dimensions of designing and leading worship, such as personal and corporate dependence upon the grace of our Triune God, and the formative power of the liturgy in the lives of the congregants.

COURSE EVALUATION

1.       Class Attendance/Participation

Seminary study, by design, embraces collegiality as a rich resource of personal growth.  Class time will be filled by lectures, discussion, and presentations.  Please anticipate no more than one excused absence.

2.       Reading

Students shall submit a 2-3 page paper on the books in the “Required Reading” list.  Each paper shall summarize the author’s thesis, describe lessons learned, and list questions raised. The due date for each paper is the beginning of the class session during which the book will be discussed.

3.       91���� Planning Project

Each student shall prepare one complete liturgy. It shall be faithful to student’s theological and ecclesiastical tradition. It shall be for a weekly worship service during ordinary time. It shall be accompanied by commentary which explains the theological and/or practical rationale for the skeleton of the liturgy, as well as for the inclusion and placement of each element within the liturgy. Each student shall present his or her liturgy to the class for discussion. A copy of the liturgy shall be made available for each student.

4.       Leading 91����

Time will be dedicated during each session to the leading of worship.  Each session will address a select number of liturgical elements. Each student will come to class prepared to lead his or her pre-assigned element. Students will help each other find “their voices” and improve their communication skills.  Most importantly, students will learn the art of leading worship.

REQUIRED READING LIST

Costen, Melva. African American Christian 91����. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1993. (150 pages)

Dawn, Marva. Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of 91���� for the Turn-Of-The-Century Culture. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, Co., 1995. (300 pages)

Hamstra, Sam. Principled 91����: Biblical Guidelines for Emerging Liturgies.  Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2006.  (120 pages)

Nouwin, Henri.  Reaching Out. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1975. (120 pages)

Webber, Robert.  Planning Blended 91����: The Creative Mixture of Old and New.  Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1998. (209 pages)

Wright, N.T. For All God‘s Worth: True 91���� and the Calling of the Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Publishing, Co., 1997.  (136 pages)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Session 1       The Current Climate for 91����

Session 2      Regulative Principle & the Triune God of 91����

Required Reading: Sam Hamstra, Principled 91����
Leading 91����: Call to 91����, Procession, & Invocation

Session 3       The Person Who 91����s

Required Reading: N.T. Wright, For All God’s Worth
Leading 91����: Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance
Offering (announcement & prayer)

Session 4       The People Who 91����

Required Reading: Henri Nouwin, Reaching Out
Leading 91����: Welcome & Passing of the Peace

Session 5       The Content of 91����

Required Reading: Marva Dawn, Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down
Leading 91����: Scripture Reading & Prayer for Illumination

Session 6       The Music of 91����

Required Reading: Melva Costen, African American Christian 91����
Leading 91����: The Lord’s Supper

Session 7      The Context for 91����

Required Reading: Sam Hamstra, Principled 91���� (Chapter 6)
 Leading 91����: Dismissal & Benediction

Session 8      The Skelton for 91����

Required Reading: Robert Webber, Planning Blended 91����
 Leading 91����: Bridging The Movements

Session 9       Student Presentations

Session 10    Student Presentations

WHEN YOU HAVE TIME TO READ MORE:

Authentic 91���� in a Changing Culture. Grand Rapids, MI: CRC Publications, 1997. (100 pages)

Bartow, Charles L. Effective Speech Communication in Leading 91����. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2005.  (128 pages)

Berglund, Brad.  Reinventing Sunday.  Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 2001.  (123 pages)

Basden, Paul, editor. Exploring the 91���� Spectrum: Six Views. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing Co., 2004.  (256 pages)

Boschman, Lamar.  Future 91����.  Ventura, CA: Renew Books, 1999. (191 pages)

Brown, Frank Burch. Good Taste, Bad Taste, and Christian Taste: Aesthetics in the Religious Life. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.  (312 pages)

Carson, D.A. and Timothy Kelly, Mark Ashton, and R. Kent Hughes. 91���� by the Book. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002. (208 pages)

Chan, Simon.  Liturgical Theology: The Church as a 91����ing Community. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2006. (200 pages)

Fitch, David.  The Great Giveaway: Reclaiming the Mission of the Church.  Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2006.  (263 pages)

Horton, Michael. A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of Christ-Centered 91����.Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2002.  (249 pages)

Hustad, Donald. True 91����: Reclaiming the Wonder & Majesty.  Carol Stream, IL: Hope Publishing, 1998.  (308 pages)

Kimball, Dan. Emerging 91����: Creating 91���� Gatherings for New Generations.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing, Co., 2004.

Lathrop, Gordon. Holy Things: A Liturgical Theology. Nashville, TN: Augsburg Press, 1993.

Long, Thomas G. Beyond the 91���� Wars: Building Vital and Faithful 91����. The Alban Institute, 2001. (119 pages)

Old, Hughes Oliphant. 91���� Reformed according to Scripture. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.  (190 pages)

Peterson, David.  Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of 91����. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992.  (300 pages)

Plantinga, Jr., Cornelius, and Sue A Rozeboom.  . Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2003.   (160 pages)

Redman, Robb. The Great 91���� Awakening: Singing a New Song in the Postmodern Church. San Franciso, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2002. (200 pages)

Ross, Allen P.  Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical 91���� From the Garden to the New Creation. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2006. (500 pages)

Ryken, Philip Graham, and Derek W.H. Thomas, J. Ligon Duncan III, eds. Give Praise to God: A Vision for Reforming 91����. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003.

Schmemann, Alexander. For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy.Crestwood, NY: St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002.  (150 pages)

Schultze, Quentin. . Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2004. (112 pages)

Spinks, Bryan D. and Iain R. Torrance, eds. To Glorify God: Essays on Modern Reformed Liturgy. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1999.  (260 pages)

Vander Zee, Leonard. Christ, Baptism and the Lord's Supper: Recovering the Sacraments for Evangelical 91����. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2004. (250 pages)

Van Dyk, Leanne, editor.  . Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2005.  (150 pages)

Vann, Jane. Gathered Before God: 91����-Centered Church Renewal.  Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 2004.  (190 pages)

Von Allmen, J.J. 91����: Its theology and practice. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, June 2002.   (300 pages).

Webber, Robert.  Ancient Future-Time: Forming Spirituality Through the Christian Year. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004.  (208 pages)

Blended 91����: Achieving Substance and Relevance in 91����. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishing, 1996. (181 pages)

The Divine Embrace: Recovering the Passionate Spiritual Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2006.  (288 pages)

White, James. Introduction to 91����. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1980. (280 pages)

Witvliet, John. . Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2003