WO 520 - The History of Christian Worship

Institution:

Asbury Theological Seminary

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Description:

Ruth A historical survey of different practices and understandings of Christian worship over the past two millennia. This course is designed to come to grips with basic issues in worship, recurring themes and understandings about worship as represented by different traditions, and knowledge of the options for approaching worship renewal today. Care will be given to exploring, in light of liturgical history, whether there are "basics," "essentials," or "nonnegotiables" for worship. The course will also attend to developing a legitimate method for historical appropriation to answer this question: how might we borrow with integrity from our Christian past to renew worship to

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asburyseminary.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 858-3581

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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