Department: Worship Studies

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WORS5304Leadership in WorshipThis course is designed to assist the student in developing an understanding of visionary leadership in the practice of Christian worship. The role of the worship leader as an equipping minister and leader will be addressed. An examination of cultura...
WORS5307History of Worship SongThis course will equip the student with an understanding of the history, practice, and function of corporate worship song from the ancient church to the present day. Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs are studied from biblical, historical, theologica...
WORS5308History of Christian WorshipThis graduate course is designed to prepare leaders for Worship ministry by helping students broaden their knowledge of the history of Christian Worship and the songs that were used in their Christian Worship Services. The knowledge is vital for deve...
WORS5309Worship Life: Education & AdministrationA survey course encompassing all aspects of administration in a comprehensive ministry of Christian Worship. The survey includes administration of worship programs, music and related fine arts programs informing worship events, budgeting, scheduling...
WORS5310Worship Philosophy & PracticeThis course is designed to assist the student in developing a sound philosophy of Christian worship. A survey of biblical, historical, and psychological foundations in worship will aid the student in formulating services of worship. An examination of...
WORS5390Independent Study in Worship StudiesIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
WORS5395Special Topics in Worship StudiesThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
WORS6303Spiritual Formation and WorshipThis course provides a broad overview of spiritual formation and Christian worship. It explores personal formation, including the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, study and the outward disciples of simplicity, solitude, submission a...
WORS6308Worship Through the AgesThis course will survey the history and practice of Christian worship from the New Testament era through the present. Students will trace the development of Christian worship practice with emphasis on cultural and historical context, key leaders, mov...
WORS631321st Century Transformational WorshipThe course examines the biblical, historical, philosophical and practical issues that provide 'meaning' in the worship leader's life and ministry. This course draws upon the entire degree curriculum to encourage the development of a comprehensive wor...
WORS6316Worship Theology for Contemporary MinistryThe course examines biblical, historical, and practical issues regarding theologies of Christian worship. The study explores theological foundations for understanding worship practice, assesses theological implications of personal and corporate worsh...
WORS6325Worship Praxis I: Worship Song:Creation, Selection, and ImplementationThis course explores the creation, selection, and implementation of worship song in Christian faith and practice. Current worship song is explored through compositional technique, song form, melodic construction and lyric analysis from a theological...
WORS6326Worship Praxis II: Worship Media: Technology and ProductionThis course acquaints the student with current technologies and production standards available to the church in the service of worship. The student will explore technologies and production values which enhance the worship experience including: audio...
WORS6327Worship Praxis III: Worship Leading: Preparation and PresentationThis course explores advanced techniques in leading, directing, and communicating with various music ensembles including: worship bands, vocal worship ensembles, instrumental ensembles and worship choirs. The student will explore the preparation and...
WORS6328Worship Praxis IV: Worship InstrumentsThis course explores principles and methods of current worship performance practice in the use of instruments in worship. The student will become universally acquainted with instruments used in current worship practice and will gain a knowledge of ho...
WORS6329Worship Praxis V: Worship Leader Travel StudyThis course offers students an opportunity to explore worship related topics and ministries. Students will engage with other students and faculty in hands-on learning that enriches what they are taught in the classroom. This course is designed as an...
WORS6390Independent Study in Worship StudiesIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.