Dr. Tripp PWS 521 Spring 09

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Shaw University Divinity School

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Intro= to Christian Worship

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PWS-5= 21-01 (3 credit hours)

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Instructor: &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;    Dr. Rudolph Tripp

Office:    &nbs= p;                &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Leonard Hall, Room 107

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Office Hours: &= nbsp;            By appointment

Telephone:&nbs= p;       =             &nb= sp;         919-546-8575 Office 919-302-3592 Cell

E-mail: &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         rtripp@shawu.edu or drtripp@nc.rr.com<= /i>

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MRE Program <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Mission

MDiv Progra= m Mission

The mission of the Master of Religious Education deg= ree is to equip persons for competent leadership in Christian Education to serve congregational ministries and other religious institutions. This purpose = is consistent with the mission of Shaw University Divinity School; the Maste= r of Religious Education program focuses on leadership in the “practice = of ministry,” particularly in the African American Church

The mission of the Master of Divinity degree is to p= repare persons for ordained ministry, for chaplaincy, general pastoral and relig= ious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings, and to prepare some students for admission to advanced programs oriented to theological research and teaching. The purpose is consistent with the mis= sion of Shaw= University Divini= ty School; the Maste= r of Divinity program focuses on leadership in the “practice of ministry,” particularly in the African American church

Program Goals =

MRE Program Goals

MDiv Program Goals

to equip students with the capacity for critical and constructive theological reflection regarding the conte= nt and processes of educational ministry;

to help students understand the education= al, social, and behavioral sciences that undergird educational practice,= as well as the cultural contexts in which educational ministry occurs;<= o:p>

to assist students with personal growth a= nd spiritual maturity; and

to provides skills in teaching and in desig= n, administration, and assessment of educational programming.

to provide students with an intellectual atmosphere and a comprehensive, discriminating understanding of our religious heritage;

to enhance s= tudent training for Christian ministry, mindful of global, and diverse cross cultural, and non-American Christianities, and interaction with othe= r faith traditions;

to support students' development in the personal and spiritual capacities neces= sary for pastoral and religious leadership, advancing growth in personal faith, emotional maturity, moral integrity, and public witness;=

to expand programmatic activities, services= , and academic programming to enhance student capacity for ministerial and public leadership.

Program Learning Outcomes

MRE Program Learning Ou= tcomes (PLOs)

MDiv Program Learning O= utcomes (PLOs)

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity to articulate an understanding of the scriptural, histori= cal, and theological traditions of particular Christian traditions and of= the broader community of faith

Graduates wi= ll evaluate teaching and learning theories for the purpose of developin= g a distinctly Christian philosophy of educating God’s people;

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity for critical reflection on how their unique personalities, backgrounds, and gifts and abilities relate to the ministry of Christian education;

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity to design and t.o= carry out a lesson plan necessary for effective educational ministries

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to articulate an understanding of the scriptural, historical, and theological traditions of particular Christian traditions and of the broader community of faith

Graduates will develop a consciousness about = and a capacity to reflect critically on issues of diversity, globalizati= on, and cross cultural concerns;

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity for critical reflection on how their unique personalities, backgrounds, = and gifts and abilities relate to the role of the minister as leader, gu= ide, and servant of the faith community;

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to crea= te programs and have a critical voice in ministerial and public leaders= hip

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Course Description:   (Ins= ert the course description here, in most instances, it should reflect the descripti= on in the undergraduate or graduate catalog)[Policy statement here]

2. Papers:
= ;All papers are to be presented as formal gradu= ate degree papers which conform to Turabian<= /span> 7^th Edition. <= /span>As a graduate student, you should have = your own copy of this book. ALL ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: drrtripp@nc.rr.com.

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3. Class Attendance:

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4. Class Participa= tion:

= Each student is required to participate in dialogue in the class. Failure to participate in dialogue= is equivalent to failing the course. Students will also complete all assignments in a timely manner. Late work will result in decreased= grades.

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5.   COURSE OUTLINE:

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Date        &= nbsp;   Assignment

Define worship and discuss it’s importance i= n the life of the Christian Church.

Discuss Music & Worship in the Church in a three page paper.

Identify and discuss terms necessary in understanding worship.

Discuss the History of Worship in Christian tradition.

Discuss how ones theology influences his/her worship.

Identify and discuss attitudes of worship.

Plan a worship experience from prelude to postlude for the following occasi= ons:

a.&n= bsp;            = ;    A regular worship experience

b.&n= bsp;            = ;     An African American History experie= nce

c.&n= bsp;            = ;     An Emancipation Proclamation experi= ence

d.&n= bsp;            = ;    Resurrection Sunday [Easter]

e.&n= bsp;            = ;    A Healing and Holy Communion experi= ence

f.&n= bsp;            = ;      Ash Wednesday experience=

g.&n= bsp;            = ;     Maundy Thursday experience

h.&n= bsp;            = ;    Mother’s Day experience<= /o:p>

i.&n= bsp;            = ;      Pentecost Sunday experience

j.&n= bsp;            = ;      Father’s Day experience<= /o:p>

k.&n= bsp;            = ;    Thanksgiving Day experience

l.&n= bsp;            = ;      Christmas Day experience=

m.&n= bsp;            = ; Funeral of a Christian youth/Unsaved youth/Christian senior/Unsaved Senior

n.&n= bsp;            = ;    Wedding

Identify and discuss the Christian Colors

Identify and discuss the seasons of the the Christi= an Year

Write a three page paper explaining the difference between the Last Supper, = Holy Communion, Eucharist and the Lord’s Supper

Identify and discuss some symbols of Christian Worship

Discuss Redemptive power as it relates to atonement

Final Exam Review (Second Paper Due]

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Final Exam

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