M.A. in Pastoral Ministry

CHMN 523 Worship: Word and Music

Professor: David Williams
Date: July 26-30, 2015
Location: Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104 (Chan Shun Building)

Course Description

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 principles and practices of Christian worship and worship music. It establishes a biblical foundation for a theology of worship and liturgy, and the relationship between God’s Word and music in the worship experience. The history of Christian worship and music provides the student with a broad perspective when planning worship and dealing with conflict when it arises. The course 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.

The student should be able to:

1. Explain a theology of worship and music from Scripture.
2. Possess principles and methods for planning corporate worship.
3. Plan a meaningful worship experience for a diverse congregation.
4. Experience and reflect upon worship outside of the Adventist context.
5. Develop greater personal biblical and spiritual growth in personal and corporate worship.
6. Know how to evaluate and derive the theology explicit and implicit in worship practices.

Class Resources:

Reservation Form (This class is currently full and is no longer accepting reservervations. This course will be available again summer 2016 at Andrews University).

Course Syllabus
Location Information

Pre-Intensive Articles:
Harold Best: “Authentic Worship and Faithful Music Making.”
Fernand Canale: “Principles of Worship and Liturgy.” Journalof the Adventist Theological Society."
Denis Fortin: “Ellen G. White’s Theology of Worship and Liturgy.”

Pre-Intensive Materials: Please download the syllabus to view the pre-intensive requirements and access the weblinks for the pre-session guest lectures and worship service videos that correspond with the assignments due on the first day of class.

Viewing Log

Student Attendee List:

Isaac Abd
Wirmin Alcantara
Rob Alfalah
Don Ball
Claudya Barrientos (MAYYA)
Virgo Belizaire
Shelina Bonjour
Diego Boquer
Enock Bouzy
Marie Bouzy
DeeAnna Bragaw
Steven Brownell
Edward Bryan
Elina N. Camarena
Stephen Carlile
Emmanuel Charles
James Coleman Jr.
Michael Dyson
Richard Figueredo
Jacob Gibbs
Lisa Green
Lucious Hall
Barbara Harris (MDiv.E)
Paulette Heinlein (MDiv.E)
Abraham Henry ( MDiv)
Jon Holland
Elwyn Hyde
Orville Anthony James
Bonnie Jordan
Dariel Jordan
Elis Joseph
Kelly Kessinger
Bledir Larivaux
Jacqueline Mack
Mark Magnusson
Frida Marson
Victor Martinez-Ortega
Daniel McGrath
Carissa McSherry
Bradley Mills
Scott Moore
Elbert Moralde
Kent Nichols
Elisabeth Parent
Victoriano Parilla
David Pikop
Quentin Purvis
William Richardson
Matthew Rosenboom
Ashley Reddy (MA)
Brenda Rhyne
Gladys Romero
Jay Rosario
Matthew Rosenboom
Elizer Sacay
Jeff Scoggins
Marilyn Scott
Jean-Faddy Semerzier
Barry St Clair
Aleksandra Tanurdzic
Jesse Tennison
Rodney Thompson
Edward Urbina
Cirilo W. Vazquez
Don West
Jasmin Wildman(CEU)
Ernest Wolf
Jennifer Woody
Jason Worf
Joelle Worf
Jorge Zelaya