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CHMN 523

WORSHIP: WORD AND MUSIC Fall Semester 2015

Nicholas Zork

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CHMN523

WORSHIP: WORD AND MUSIC FALL SEMESTER, 2015

November 1 – November 5, 2015

GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION

Class acronym: CHMN523

Class name: Worship: Word & Music

Semester & year: Fall Semester, 2015

Credits offered: 3

Class location: Burman University

Class time/day: Sunday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 12; 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT D ETAILS

Instructor: Nicholas Zork MA

Telephone: 317-979-8651

Email: [email protected]

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CHMN523 Worship: Word and Music

Explores the theology of worship and the interrelatedness of preaching, music, worship environment and

other elements of corporate worship. Various worship styles and practices are considered and principles are

presented that guide worship within local contexts.

This course is an introduction to the theological vision and practices of Christian worship and worship

music. It focuses on pastoral leadership in worship ministry and the central issues involved in effective

worship leading and planning. Within the broader context of worship ministry, special emphasis is placed

on music’s role in diverse worship contexts.

REVISION STATEMENT

The instructor reserves the right to revise the syllabus for the benefit of the learning process with

appropriate notification to the students.


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PROGRAM LEARNING OUT COMES

MA in Pastoral Ministry (in) Program Outcomes (PO)

1. Delivers effective biblically based sermons.

2. Demonstrates proper biblical interpretation skills.

3. Understands the historical–theological development of the Adventist Church.

4. Capable of training church members for evangelism.

5. Demonstrate capability of empowering church members for leadership

6. Capable of reaching specific social groups

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

The student should be able to:

1. Develop greater personal biblical and spiritual growth.

2. Develop an operative definition of worship.

3. Situate current Adventist worship practice and theology within the broader history and theology of

Christian worship.

4. Develop a theology of worship that is biblically rooted, Christ-centered, distinctively Adventist,

and incarnationally responsive to current ministry contexts.

5. Consider how worship and worship leaders can communicate and embody the Gospel, attend

worshipers to God, and encourage transforming congregational participation.

6. Understand the importance and centrality of corporate worship to the mission and ministry of a

congregation.

7. Understand the tasks required for liturgical leadership in a variety of liturgical styles.

8. Discern principles from the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy regarding the nature and role of

worship music, addressing contemporary needs and issues.

9. Explore practical issues related to music ministry in worship, including the following: leading

congregational song, the relationship between pastors and church musicians, and planning

contextually relevant worship music that is pastorally sensitive and theological sound.

10. Identify one’s own historical point of reference for worship evaluation.

11. Develop a methodology of pastoral liturgy that reflects on current praxis, evaluates it using

historical, theological and ritual models, and reappraises the praxis.

12. Explore how creative changes in worship practices can be accomplished with congregational unity

intact.

13. Explore the relationship between ritual art, pastoral ministry and the life of faith.

14. Consider various biblically rooted models for understanding the nature of God’s presence in

corporate worship.

15. Develop tools that can help us better interpret the worship event and plan worship with greater

theological integrity. Everything in worship – our signs, sounds, words and gestures – mirrors and

models what we believe. This course offers resources to help us ensure that the meaning of our

worship event is truly congruent with our central theological convictions.


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TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Date Time Class Topic Assignments Due

Pre-session At the student’s

discretion

8 hours of guest lectures, listed in

Moodle, to be viewed online (and

discussed in class)

Sunday

11/1/15

5:00 p.m. –

8:00 p.m.

Worship Ministry: Historical Roots and

Current Contexts

1. Liturgy Description and

Evaluation Paper (inPO 1-2,

4-5; SLO 1-2, 4-9, 11, 13,

15)

2. Worship Planning Project I

(inPO 1-2, 4-5; SLO 1-13,

15)

Monday

11/2/15

8:00 a.m. –

10:00 a.m.

Theology of Worship: Christology,

Pneumatology, and Ecclesiology

10:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

Liturgical Theology: The Importance of

Praying What We Believe

1:30 p.m. –

4:00 p.m.

Sacraments and Sacramentality: How is

God Present in Worship?

4:00 p.m. –

6:00 p.m.

Distinctively Adventist Theological

Perspectives on Worship

Tuesday

11/3/15

8:00 a.m. –

9:00 a.m.

Worship Ministry in the 21st Century:

Contextual Ministry with Theological

Integrity

9:00 a.m. –

10:00 a.m.

Worship as Ritual Art: Ritual Description

and Exegesis

10:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

Worship Vocabulary: Sound, Symbol,

Space, Gesture, Word, Table and Ritual

Structure

1:30 p.m. –

6:00p.m.

The Ritual Art of Worship Planning and

Leading: Theology in Practice

Wednesday

11/4/15

8:00 a.m. –

10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Issues: Media,

Technology, and the Relationship

between Worship and Culture

10:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

Multicultural Worship Ministry: Foretaste

of Glory Divine


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1:30 p.m. –

4:00 p.m.

Worship Music Ministry: Historical Roots

and Current Contexts

4:00 p.m. –

6:00 p.m.

The Story of Adventist Worship Music:

From Camp Meeting Hymns to Present

Pluriformity

Thursday

11/5/15

8:00 a.m. –

10:00 a.m.

The Power of Worship Music: How and

What Does Music Mean?

10:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

The Nature and Purpose of Music in

Worship: Wisdom from Scripture and the

Spirit of Prophecy

1:30 p.m. –

3:00 p.m.

Beyond Worship Wars: Introducing

Change that Encourages Renewal in

Worship and Unity Among Worshipers

3:00 p.m. –

4:30 p.m.

Collaborative Planning: The Roles of the

Pastor, Church Musicians, Worship

Ministry Team, and Worship Committee

4:30 p.m. –

6:00 p.m.

Contemporary Issues: Popular Styles,

Cultural Diversity, and Vocal

Disempowerment

Self-Evaluation (inPO 1-5;

SLO 1-15)

Friday, November 20, 2015 Worship Planning Project II (inPO 1-2, 4-5; SLO 1-13, 15)

Friday, December 4, 2015 Worship Planning Project III (inPO 1-2, 4-5; SLO 1-13, 15)

Friday, December 18, 2015 Theology of Worship Statement (inPO 1-5; SLO 1-15)


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TEXTBOOKS, RECOMMENDED READINGS AND SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Required:

1. Read the following book prior to the start of the intensive in preparation for Worship Planning

Projects, Theology of Worship Statement and Self-Evaluation:

Doukhan, Lilianne. In Tune With God. Washington, DC: Review & Herald, 2010. (301

pages)

2. Choose one of these books to read prior to the start of the intensive in preparation for Worship

Planning Projects, Theology of Worship Statement and Self-Evaluation:

Liesch, Barry. The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church. Expanded edition.

Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001. (272 pages)

Webber, Robert E. Worship is a Verb. Nashville, TN: Abbott, Martyn, 1992. (240 pages)

3. Read all of the following articles (available on the InMinistry’s course page/Moodle) prior to the

start of the intensive in preparation for Worship Planning Projects, Theology of Worship Statement

and the Self-Evaluation:

Doukhan, Jacques. “How and Why We Worship.” Shabbat Shalom 44 (December 1997): 23-

25.

Doukhan, Lilianne. “Can Joy and Reverence Coexist? A Look at Worship and Culture.” In

Adventist Review, World Edition (September 11, 2003): 22-26.

Doukhan, Lilianne. “Historical Perspectives on Change in Worship Music.” In Ministry

(September 1996): 7-9, 28.

Doukhan, Lilianne, “Music in the Bible.” In Shabbat Shalom (Autumn 2002): 18-25.

Fortin, Denis. “Ellen G. White’s Theology of Worship and Liturgy.”

Stout, Kenneth. “Seventh-day Adventist Worship.” In The New Westminster Dictionary of

Liturgy and Worship. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.

Recommended:

1. Students are encouraged but not required to read an additional book from this list:

Best, Harold. Music Through the Eyes of Faith. San Francisco: Harper, 1993.

Hawn, Michael. Gather into One: Praying and Singing Globally. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,

2003.

Holmes, C. Raymond. Sing a New Song: Worship Renewal for Adventists Today. Berrien

Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1984.

Johnson, Todd E., ed. The Conviction of Things Not Seen: Worship and Ministry in the 21st

Century. Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2002.

Maynard-Reid, Pedrito. Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean & Hispanic

Perspectives. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000.

Morgenthaler, Sally. Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God.

Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.


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Rognlien, Bob. Experiential Worship: Encountering God with Heart, Soul, Mind, and

Strength. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2005.

White, James. Introduction to Christian Worship. 3rd ed. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2000.

2. The selected bibliography below provides further reading that may be useful, depending on your

particular ministry needs and interests.

Selected Bibliography:

Cultural Diversity in Worship

Black, Kathy. Culturally-Conscious Worship. St. Louis, MO: Chalice, 2000.

_______. Worship Across Cultures: A Handbook. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 1998.

Costen, Melva Wilson. African American Worship. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 1993.

Gonzalez, Justo L., ed. Alabadle! Hispanic Christian Worship. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 1996.

Hawn, C. Michael. Gather into One. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.

_______. One Bread, One Body: Exploring Cultural Diversity in Worship. Bethesda, MD: The Alban

Institute, 2003.

Maynard-Reid, Pedrito. Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean & Hispanic Perspectives.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000.

History of Christian Worship and Worship Music

Foley, Edward. From Age to Age. Rev. ed. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009.

Quasten, Johannes. Music & Worship in Pagan & Christian Antiquity. Washington, DC: National

Association of Pastoral Musicians, 1983.

Stapert, Calvin R. A New Song for an Old World. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2007.

Tonstad, Sigve K. The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press,

2009.

Westermeyer, Paul. Te Deum: The Church and Music. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1998.

White, James. Introduction to Christian Worship. 3rd ed. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2000.

Music, Worship, and Theology

Begbie, Jeremy. Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker

Academic, 2007.

_______. Theology, Music, and Time. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000.


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Best, Harold. Music Through the Eyes of Faith. San Francisco: Harper, 1993.

Blackwell, Albert L. The Sacred in Music. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.

Doukhan, Lilianne. In Tune With God. Washington, DC: Review & Herald, 2010.

Foley, Edward, ed.; Bangert, Mark et al., consultants. Worship Music: A Concise Dictionary.

Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2000.

McGann, Mary E. Exploring Music as Worship and Theology. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press,

2002.

Saliers, Don E. Music and Theology. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2007.

Ritual Studies

Anderson, Herbert, and Edward Foley. Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals: Weaving Together the Human

and the Divine. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.

Bradshaw, Paul F., and Melloh, John Allyn, eds. Foundations in Ritual Studies. Grand Rapids: Baker

Academic, 2007.

Cooke and Macy. Christian Symbol and Ritual: An Introduction. New York: Oxford University Press,

2005.

Hoffman, Lawrence. The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only. 2nd ed. Woodstock, VT: Skylight

Paths, 1999.

Muir, Edward. Ritual in Early Modern Europe. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Sacraments and Sacramentality

Johnson, Todd E. “Recent American Protestant Sacramental Theology: Two Decades On.” In Spirit and

Truth, edited by Philip Anderson and Michelle Clifton Soderstrom, 121-43. Chicago: Covenant,

2006.

Koenig, Sarah. “This is My Daily Bread: Toward a Sacramental Theology of Evangelical Praise and

Worship.” Worship 82 no. 2 (March, 2008): 141-161.

Macy, Gary. The Banquet’s Wisdom. Rev.ed. Maryville, TN: OSL Publications

Steiner, George. Real Presences. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1989.

White, James. The Sacraments in Protestant Practice and Faith. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999.


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Theology of Worship & Liturgical Theology

Holmes, C. Raymond. Sing a New Song: Worship Renewal for Adventists Today. Berrien Springs, MI:

Andrews University Press, 1984.

Hoon, Paul Waitmann. The Integrity of Worship: Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies in Liturgical

Theology. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1971.

Kavanagh, Aidan. On Liturgical Theology. New York: Pueblo Publishing Company, 1984.

Kilmartin, Edward. Christian Liturgy: Theology and Practice. I: Systematic Theology of Liturgy. Kansas

City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1988.

Labberton, Mark. The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice. Downers Grove, IL:

InterVarsity Press, 2007.

Lathrop, Gordon. Holy Things. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1993.

Saliers, Donald. Worship as Theology: Foretaste of Glory Divine. Nashville: Abingdon, 1994.

Schmemann, Alexander. Introduction to Liturgical Theology. Crestwood, NY: SVS Press, 1986.

Vogel, Dwight, W., ed. Primary Sources of Liturgical Theology: A Reader. Collegeville, MN: The

Liturgical Press, 2000.

Wainwright, Geoffrey. Doxology: The Praise of God in Worship, Doctrine, and Life: A Systematic

Theology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1984.

Webber, Robert E. Worship is a Verb. Nashville, TN: Abbott Martyn, 1992.

Worship Ministry

Allen, Ronald and Gordon Borror. Worship: Rediscovering the Missing Jewel. Eugene, OR: Wipf and

Stock, 2001.

Johnson, Todd E., ed. The Conviction of Things Not Seen: Worship and Ministry in the 21st Century.

Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2002.

Liesch, Barry. The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church. Expanded ed. Grand Rapids:

Baker Books, 2001.

Morgenthaler, Sally. Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 1995.

Rognlien, Bob. Experiential Worship: Encountering God with Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. Colorado

Springs: NavPress, 2005.

Schmit, Clayton J. Public Reading of Scripture. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2002.


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GRADING CRITERIA AND COURSE ASSESSMENT IT EMS

Credit-Hour Definitions

A professional 3-credit course taken at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary requires a total of

135 hours for course lectures, reading requirements and written assignments.

Estimated Time for This Class

in—3 Cr. (135 Hrs)

Lecture and Discussion 45 hours

Reading 30 hours

Liturgy Description and Evaluation Paper 12 hours

Worship Planning Project I 12 hours

Worship Planning Project II 12 hours

Worship Planning Project III 12 hours

Theology of Worship Statement 12 hours

Total 135 hours

Criteria for Grades (2-3 credits)

Critical engagement with course material. Demonstrate that you have critically read the required

reading and have thoughtfully processed classroom and Conference session discussions. You can

only be graded on knowledge that is apparent in the assignments you submit. And you will only

receive credit for your engagement with the specific material covered in this course. Be sure to

explicitly refer to assigned reading and course discussions. Whenever referencing assigned reading,

you must indicate the author and page number(s) – e.g., “(Doukhan, 17).” References to course

discussions may be more informal – e.g., “The instructor noted that…”

Creative integration of course material and ministry praxis. Provide evidence that you understand

the relationship between course material and your worship ministry practices. Apply theoretical

and theological material in a way that indicates pastoral sensitivity regarding the people you serve

in a given context.

Excellent language and grammar. There is an expectation that a person who holds a Master’s degree

will have advanced written language skills, particularly in the language in which their Master’s was

taught. Thus, no special consideration will be given to students who speak English as a second

language or native-English speakers who struggle with written English. Such students are advised

to seek assistance from Andrews University’s writing lab or secure the services of a professional

academic editor prior to the submission of their assessment.

Evidence of focused and thorough attention to assignment guidelines. Assessment items in this

course are designed to facilitate critical thinking about the central issues that shape worship


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ministry practice. Be sure to follow the guidelines provided and answer the questions asked. You

cannot receive credit for writing that does not contribute, in a focused way, to the assignment.

Passing Grades

Students will receive a passing grade only if they attend at least 90% of class sessions. Please note that this

is the minimum requirement for a passing grade. Higher grades will be based on better attendance.

Extenuating circumstances must be discussed in advance with the course instructor.

Assessment Submission

Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are to be turned in through Moodle.

Late Submission

All late assessments will incur a loss of 10% per day.

Grading Scale

100-93 points A

92-90 points A-

89-87 points B+

86-83 points B

82-80 points B-

79-77 points C+

76-73 points C

72-70 points C-

69-60 points D

59-0 points F

1. Self Evaluation 10 points

2. Liturgy Description and Evaluation Paper 30 points

3. Worship Planning Project I 15 points

4. Worship Planning Project II 15 points

5. Worship Planning Project III 15 points

6. Theology of Worship Statement 15 points

Total 100 points

1. Self Evaluation

Students will be asked to honestly evaluate their academic performance by answering the following

questions: What percentage of the required reading did you complete? What percentage of the class

sessions did you attend? How engaged were you in our class discussions? All students are not

expected to contribute orally in the same way or to the same degree, but you should be actively

processing the conversation in class as it is unfolding. Did you use class time to do other work (i.e.,

search the internet, etc.)?

Self Evaluation forms are available through Moodle and must be turned in on Thursday,

November 5, 2015 at the conclusion of the intensive.

2. Liturgy Description and Evaluation Paper (7-8 pages)

This paper consists of a detailed description and critical evaluation of liturgical practices outside

the Adventist tradition. The paper must be based on a participant observation at a Christian liturgy

in one of the following traditions: Anglican, Disciples of Christ, Episcopalian, Greek Orthodox,

Mennonite, Pentecostal, Quaker, or Roman Catholic. You are not required to fully participate, but


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you must be present during the entire liturgy. Remember to be a respectful guest. If you do take

notes during the service, be discreet so as to avoid distracting other worshipers. Students who wish

to attend a liturgy in a tradition not listed above need to request permission from the instructor. Be

sure to read the instructions below before conducting your participant observation.

The paper must be 7-8 pages (double-spaced) and include the following details (for clarity, you are

encouraged to use section headings):

i. Name and address of the church visited. Date of visit and name of the congregation’s

pastor/minister/priest.

ii. Provide a short summary of the tradition’s beliefs. Consult the official web site of the

denomination, congregation, or diocese, and look for a statement of faith. Other

resources include the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Religion [Seminary Reference BL

31.E44 1979] and How to Be a Perfect Stranger: The Essential Religious Etiquette

Handbook [Center for Adventist Research BJ2010.H68 2002]. (1/2 page)

iii. Provide a detailed description of the liturgy. Briefly address as many of the following

questions as possible, avoiding all evaluative comments: Who is present? How are

they dressed? Where do they sit? What do you see? What do you notice about the

architecture? What symbols are most prominent? What sounds do you hear? What is

the music like? How is it used? What are the ritual actions and gestures of the worship

leaders and worshipers? In what ways do worshipers participate? How is the liturgy

structured? How much time is spent on each aspect of the liturgy? What words are

emphasized? How is Scripture used? (2-3 pages)

iv. Then, evaluate the liturgy by addressing the following questions and giving specific

examples: Is the liturgy participatory? How does the liturgy communicate and

embody the Gospel? Does the liturgy emphasize vertical (God-worshiper) interaction

or horizontal (worshiper-worshiper) interaction? What does the liturgy and liturgical

space suggest about the relationships between worshipers, between worshipers and

clergy, between worshipers and God? How clearly do the liturgical facets described

above communicate and embody the congregation’s or denomination’s beliefs? (2-3

pages)

v. Briefly answer the following reflection questions: What one aspect of the liturgy did

you most appreciate? Based on the reading you have done for this course, what is one

way that the congregation might more clearly reflect their beliefs in the way they

worship? What is one insight you have gained from your reading that this participant

observation helped you to more fully understand? How might this experience change

the questions you will ask about the liturgy in your own congregation? (2-3 pages)

This paper must be submitted through Moodle prior to the intensive, which begins on Sunday,

November 1, 2015.

3. Worship Planning Project I

Plan and outline a Sabbath morning worship service for your congregation that focuses thematically

on the First Advent and Birth of Jesus Christ. Describe the words, sounds, actions, gestures, and

visual aspects involved in each element of the worship service order. Give reasons for your choices

given the pastoral issues of the people involved as well as the theoretical material addressed in our

course. Refer to specific concepts discussed in course reading. Knowledge about worship and

music that was not explicitly covered in course reading and discussions will be helpful in your

future ministry but will not be the basis of your grade for this assignment. You will be graded on


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both the pastoral and theoretical dimensions of your work. Specifically, you will be assessed on

your ability to integrate course materials in the pastoral art of worship planning and your

explanations for each planning decision. Pay special attention to the way that each facet of worship

(preaching, music, Scripture, symbol, gesture, order of service, etc.) reflects and embodies

Adventist Christian beliefs.

This project must be completed and submitted through Moodle prior to the intensive, which begins

on November 1, 2015.

4. Worship Planning Project II


on the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Describe the words, sounds, actions, gestures,

and visual aspects involved in each element of the worship service order. Give reasons for your

choices given the pastoral issues of the people involved as well as the theoretical material addressed

in our course. Refer to specific concepts discussed in course reading and class lectures.

Knowledge about worship and music that was not explicitly covered in course reading and

discussions will be helpful in your future ministry but will not be the basis of your grade for this

assignment. You will be graded on both the pastoral and theoretical dimensions of your work.

Specifically, you will be assessed on your ability to integrate course materials in the pastoral art of

worship planning and your explanations for each planning decision. Pay special attention to the

way that each facet of worship (preaching, music, Scripture, symbol, gesture, order of service, etc.)

reflects and embodies Adventist Christian beliefs.

This project must be completed and submitted through Moodle by November 20, 2015.

5. Worship Planning Project III


on the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. Describe the words, sounds, actions, gestures, and visual

aspects involved in each element of the worship service order. Give reasons for your choices given

the pastoral issues of the people involved as well as the theoretical material addressed in our course.

Refer to specific concepts discussed in course reading and class lectures. Knowledge about

worship and music that was not explicitly covered in course reading and discussions will be helpful

in your future ministry but will not be the basis of your grade for this assignment. You will be

graded on both the pastoral and theoretical dimensions of your work. Specifically, you will be

assessed on your ability to integrate course materials in the pastoral art of worship planning and

your explanations for each planning decision. Pay special attention to the way that each facet of

worship (preaching, music, Scripture, symbol, gesture, order of service, etc.) reflects and embodies

Adventist Christian beliefs.

This project must be completed and submitted through Moodle by December 4, 2015.

6. Theology of Worship Statement


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Write a five-page statement in which you outline your theology of worship. Demonstrate how your

theology of worship is biblically rooted and reflects Adventist theological priorities and distinctive

doctrines. Excellent language and grammar are expected. But students will be graded primarily on

their critical engagement with course material. Students are not expected to agree to with everything

presented in the course. They are expected to explain the reasons why they agree or disagree with

the theological visions of worship presented in course reading and discussions.

This project must be completed and submitted through Moodle by December 18, 2015.

CLASS POLICIES

Disability Accommodations Andrews University accepts and appreciates diversity in its students, including students with disabilities.

Accordingly, students with documented disabilities are encouraged to inform the University of their

disability and enter into a dialogue regarding ways in which the University might reasonably accommodate

them. If you qualify for accommodation under the American Disabilities Act, please see the instructor as

soon as possible for referral and assistance in arranging such accommodation.

Class Attendance “Whenever the number of absences exceeds 20% (10% for graduate classes) of the total course

appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt the

student from this policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, and early/late vacation

leaves are not excused. The class work missed may be made up only if the teacher allows. Three tardies are

equal to one absence.” Andrews University Bulletin

Excused Absence

“Excuses for absences due to illness are granted by the teacher. Proof of illness is required. Residence hall

students are required to see a nurse on the first day of any illness which interferes with class attendance.

Non-residence hall students should show written verification of illness obtained from their own physician.

Excuses for absences not due to illness are issued directly to the dean’s office. Excused absences do not

remove the student’s responsibility to complete all requirements of a course. Class work is made up by

permission of the teacher.” Andrews University Bulletin

Because this course is an intensive and attendance is necessary to complete course assignments, it may not

be possible to make up work and receive a passing grade. Please contact the instructor at the first indication

of any scheduling conflicts.

Teacher Tardiness

“Teachers have the responsibility of getting to class on time. If a teacher is detained and will be late, the

teacher must send a message to the class with directions. If after 10 minutes no message has been received,

students may leave without penalty. If teacher tardiness persists, students have the right to notify the

department chair, or if the teacher is the department chair, to notify the dean.” Andrews University Bulletin

Academic Integrity


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Andrews University takes seriously all acts of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes (but is

not limited to) falsifying official documents; plagiarizing; misusing copyrighted material; violating

licensing agreements; using media from any source to mislead, deceive or defraud; presenting another’s

work as one’s own; using materials during a quiz or examination other than those specifically allowed;

stealing, accepting or studying from stolen examination materials; copying from another student; or

falsifying attendance records. For more details see the Andrews University Bulletin.

“Consequences may include denial of admission, revocation of admission, warning from a teacher with or

without formal documentation, warning from a chair or academic dean with formal documentation, receipt

of a reduced or failing grade with or without notation of the reason on the transcript, suspension or dismissal

from the course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the university or degree

cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the

student leaves the course, program or university.” Andrews University Bulletin

My policy will be to give no credit for any assignment in which academic dishonesty was involved. The

student concerned may also receive a failing grade for the course.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP INTENSIVE OUTLINE


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I. Gathering Liturgy

II. Discussion of Syllabus

III. Christian Worship

A. Worship Ministry: Historical Roots and Current Contexts

1. What Is “Worship”?: Contemporary Perspectives and the Biblical Vision

2. The Story of Christian Worship: Table Fellowship, Sabbath and Sunday Observance, and

other Early Christian Practices

3. The Story of Christian Worship: From Constantine to Camp Meeting

4. The Story of Adventist Worship: “Frontier Worship” in Transition

B. Theology of Worship

1. Theology of Worship: Christology, Pneumatology, and Ecclesiology

2. Liturgical Theology: The Importance of Praying What We Believe

3. Sacraments and Sacramentality: How is God Present in Worship?

4. Distinctively Adventist Theological Perspectives On Worship

C. Worship Ministry in the 21st Century: Contextual Ministry with Theological Integrity

1. Worship as Ritual Art: Ritual Description and Exegesis

2. Worship Vocabulary

a. Sacred Sound

b. Sacred Symbol, Space, and Gesture

c. Word: Scripture and Preaching

d. Table and Basin: The Lord’s Supper and Footwashing in Adventist Practice

e. Ritual Structure and Ordo: Beyond “Frontier Worship”

3. The Ritual Art of Worship Planning and Leading: Theology in Practice

4. Contemporary Issues: Media, Technology, and the Relationship between Worship and

Culture

5. Multicultural Worship Ministry: Foretaste of Glory Divine

6. Integration and Application Exercises

IV. Music in Christian Worship

A. Worship Music Ministry: Historical Roots and Current Contexts

1. The Story of Christian Worship Music: Practices and Perspectives

2. The Story of Adventist Worship Music: From Camp Meeting Hymns to Present Pluriformity

B. Principles of Worship Music

1. The Power of Music: How and What Does Music Mean?

2. The Nature and Purpose of Music in Worship: Wisdom from Scripture and the Spirit of

Prophecy

C. Worship Music Ministry: Current Challenges and Opportunities

1. Beyond Worship Wars: Introducing Change that Encourages Renewal in Worship and Unity

Among Worshipers

2. Collaborative Planning: The Roles of the Pastor, Church Musicians, Worship Ministry Team,

and Worship Committee

3. Contemporary Issues: Popular Styles, Cultural Diversity, and Vocal Disempowerment

V. Closing Liturgy

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE


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Nicholas Zork is a worship leader, composer, recording artist, songwriter,

and presenter on topics in theology, worship and the arts. He regularly leads

worship, teaches, and performs at conferences and worship gatherings

around the United States and abroad. Nicholas serves as director of the

Andrews University Music and Worship Conference, which he founded in

2004. He is the editor of Best Practices for Adventist Worship, an email

newsletter published by the North American Division. And he is the

Minister for Integration, Worship and the Arts at Church of the Advent

Hope in Manhattan. He also previously served as the Associate Pastor for

the Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church (2004-2007).

Nicholas received a BA in Music and Religion from Andrews University in 2003 and an MA in Theology

with a concentration in Theology and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2009. He is currently

a PhD Candidate in Theology with a concentration in Worship and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.

In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys playing soccer and discovering new restaurants (and he hopes these two

activities will offset one another).

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