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Worship and Liturgical Theology

A study of Christian worship from biblical, historical, and theological perspectives. Students explore the theology of worship, liturgical traditions, sacramental theology, and the design of corporate worship experiences.

$99

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10 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

A study of Christian worship from biblical, historical, and theological perspectives. Students explore the theology of worship, liturgical traditions, sacramental theology, and the design of corporate worship experiences.

What You Will Learn

Trace the historical development of Christian worship from the New Testament to the present
Articulate a theology of worship grounded in Scripture and tradition
Compare sacramental theologies across Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions
Evaluate contemporary worship practices in light of historical and theological principles
Design worship services that are theologically coherent and contextually appropriate

Prerequisites

CHR104

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Biblical Foundations of Worship
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2
Worship in the Early Church
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3
The Development of Western and Eastern Liturgies
4
Reformation Worship: Luther, Calvin, and the Free Church Tradition
5
Sacramental Theology: Baptism
6
Sacramental Theology: The Eucharist
7
The Church Year and the Lectionary
8
Music and the Arts in Worship
9
Contemporary Worship: Renewal, Controversy, and the Worship Wars
10
Designing Worship: Theology in Practice
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