Reformed Worship and Sacramental Theology
Leading the Worshiping Community
About this course
This course in Reformed Worship and Sacraments introduces the basic scriptural, historical, and theological principles of Christian worship as viewed from a Reformed perspective, with special focus on liturgical practice in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Course objectives
- An introductory knowledge of Christian worship from a Reformed perspective;
- An introductory knowledge of the resources available for preparing and planning for worship;
- An ability to plan a worship service with commentary, explaining the theological and liturgical function of each major component of the service.
- An understanding of worship leadership and the ability to adapt Reformed practices to a particular context;
- A knowledge of the sacraments that coheres with Reformed theology;
- An introductory knowledge of the ordering and administration of pastoral services.
Who may participate?
All church leaders unless a prerequisite or a particular offering states otherwise.