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THY207: The Theology and Practice of Christian Worship

Module Title	The Theology and Practice of Christian Worship
Module Code	THY207
Module Tutor	Adrian Long
School	Humanities
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass THY101 and pass THY102 and pass THY103 and pass THY206
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module aims to give an understanding of the historical roots and practice of Christian worship which will enable students to evaluate today’s approaches and practice.
Indicative Syllabus	This module explores Christian worship from biblical, theological, historical and experiential perspectives. After a preliminary consideration of the nature of Christian worship, the first part of the module traces the development of worship in the Early Church, focusing on time, space, sound, movement and architecture. The module then goes on to consider public prayer and the service of the word before examining the history and theology of sacraments. The last section of the module considers the renewal of worship, with practical suggestions for handling change and differing styles of worship in the local congregation, meeting the worship needs of particular groups such as children and the elderly. Finally the module looks at the link between worship and mission. Throughout the module history and theory are closely related to contemporary practice in the student’s own experience and tradition or those familiar to them, with space for discussion of related theological and pastoral concerns.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and understanding On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of diverse expressions of Christian worship in their historical and theological context. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of and a capacity to evaluate different academic approaches to the study of Christian worship. Apply their understanding of Christian worship in other times and places to present day contexts. Demonstrate an ability to analyse religious documents and religious practices in their historical context. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate tools for historical and theological interpretation, at the same time making appropriate judgements as to their value and applicability for this. Reflect on how academic study of Christian worship can relate to faith and practice and to their own situation. ii. Skills On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate skills in analysis, reflection, synthesis and evaluation of selected texts and materials studied on the module. Demonstrate applied skills in written argument and expression, problem solving, independent research and collaborative development via elearning.
Learning and Teaching Activities	150 hours: Guided study – 33% Private study – 60% (including reading and assignment writing) Online seminar – 7%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Essay: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Essay, project or report: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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