WRSP 810 Foundations of Christian Worship

Christ followers are responsible for developing a theological base and biblical understanding of worship. The themes of kingdom, covenant, temple, redemption, and the overarching concept of worship are displayed throughout the seamless biblical narrative. God’s plan to worship him is articulated, explained, illustrated, documented, and applied throughout the pages of his Word. Principles of worship are drawn from Old and New Testaments to include practical integration into present day living.

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be at least 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. At least 2 citations in current Turabian format are required for each thread. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words and include at least 1 citation in current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

The student will write 4 two-part reflection journals. In part 1, the student will summarize the foundational principles of worship discussed in the course. The summary should be at least 1 page. In part 2, the student will reflect and apply the worship principles to his/her present day activities and circumstances. Part 2 will be at least 1 page. The paper should follow current Turabian format. The student is encouraged to use their Turabian template from the Turabian Template Assignment. (CLO: C, D)

Research Project: Locating Sources Assignment

The student will compile 10 scholarly sources pertaining to theological investigation and justify the material for use in the outline and final paper. The paper should include a bibliographic citation for each source with 1-2 sentences explaining the source’s credibility and 1-2 sentences explaining the main concepts of the source. The paper should follow current Turabian format. (CLO: C, E)

Research Project: Outline and Introduction Assignment

The student will develop an alphanumeric full-sentence outline of the required elements for the research project and an introductory paragraph which concludes with the thesis statement. The outline should include the main points and sub-points of the paper. Current Turabian footnote citations should be used. (CLO: C, E)

Research Project: Final Paper Submission Assignment

The student will present a 10-page research paper which presents the topic, analyzes the material, and defends the thesis. The paper will be based on the Research Project: Locating Sources Assignment and the Research Project: Outline and Introduction Assignment. The paper should follow current Turabian format, include a title page and bibliography, and utilize at least 10 scholarly sources. (CLO: C, E)

The student will develop a Mind Map or outline on the topic of Jesus and worship. The assignment will be used to illustrate the concepts and themes of worship related to the main topic. The student’s Mind Map or outline should discuss the following: Jesus’ example of worship as a human man, Jesus’ role as worship leader, and Jesus as the object of worship. (CLO: C, E)