DESCRIPTION:

This course aims to explore the biblical material (mainly New Testament) to do with Christian worship, and then to relate the theology and practice of the worship of God to the life of churches (in varying traditions), both historically and in today's world. It is a blend of New Testament study, liturgical study, and the theology of worship. Its stance is at once exegetical, historical, and practical.

The nature of and topics covered in this course suggest an immediate relevance to the church's ministry of proclamation and liturgical praise in its many forms. Any who are preparing for and engaged in ministry should benefit from a study of the scriptural data and the history of worship.

Class will meet daily for four-hour sessions for two weeks (June 19-30). Attendance is a necessity, and there will be a diversified curriculum (part lecture, part practical) each meeting. Supplemental readings are integral.

* Berkley, J.D., ed. Leadership Handbooks of Practical Theology. Vol. 1. Baker, 1992.

Bradshaw, P. Early Christian Worship. SPCK, 1996.

________. The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship. Notre Dame, 1992.

Jasper, R.C.D. & G.J. Cuming. Prayers of the Eucharist: Early & Reformed. Oxford, 1975, 1980.

Liesch, B. People in the Presence of God. Zondervan, 1988.

* Martin, R.P. Worship in the Early Church. Eerdmans, 1975 (reprint, 1995).

* ________. "Study Guide & Class Outlines." Syllabus (photocopied; obtained from Bookstore).

Wakefield, G.S. An Outline of Christian Worship. T & T Clark, 1998.

Hawthorne, G.F., R.P. Martin, & D.G. Reid, eds. Dictionary of Paul & His Letters. InterVarsity, 1993.

Martin, R.P. The Family &the Fellowship. Eerdmans, 1980 (1997, Wipf & Stock reprint), especially chapters on ministry and sacraments.

________. Carmen Christi: Philippians 2:5-11 . . . in the Setting of Early Christian Worship. Eerdmans, 1983. (Reprinted as A Hymn of Christ. InterVarsity, 1997)

________. The Worship of God: Some Theological, Pastoral and Practical Reflections. Eerdmans, 1982.

Martin, R.P. and P.H. Davids, eds. Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments. InterVarsity, 1997.

Moule, C.F.D. Worship in the New Testament. John Knox, 1961.

Torrance, J.B. Worship, Community and the Triune God. InterVarsity, 1997.

Wainwright, G. Doxology. The Praise of God in Worship, Doctrine and Life. Oxford, 1980. See The Reformed Journal, vol. 31, July 1981, pp. 25f.

Webber, R.E. Worship Old and New. Zondervan, 1982.

White, J.F. Introduction to Christian Worship. Abingdon, 1980.

(1) Attendance and participation in class discussion (see above). (2) Reading to be accomplished and reported by July 7, 2000. (3) Two quiz-type exams based on lectures and the three main texts as indicated above. A one-page outline on a selected chapter in Berkley's book (above) will provide the basis for class discussion on one day. (4) A paper (about 20 pp.) on a topic of interest, mutually agreed between professor and student, to be submitted by July 7, 2000 at noon, otherwise penalized. Leave a wide margin for professorial comment.