Worship Syllabus Fall 2007
Teacher – Mr. Huston
Course Objectives: This course is designed to study the Biblical idea of worship by investigating the biblical mandate and model as well as exploring the 7 elements of worship in full
Text Required: NIV Bible
Materials: Three-ring binder, pen/pencils, paper, etc. Students will need something to take notes with everyday in class. Note book must be kept up for periodic grading.
Participation: The fact that we are studying the Word of God, and discussing issues directly pertaining to our faith and world view, participation is expected and highly encouraged. The classroom will be a place where we seek to build a healthy community of love for God and people in all that we do.
Classroom Discipline: The rules set forth in the student/ parent handbook are expected to be followed at all times. In addition to that, I expect students to be focused upon me while I am teaching and upon their classmates when they are speaking. Disrespect will not be tolerated and is a sign of a self-centered world and life view that we are seeking to combat at WCA. I will treat students as maturing to adulthood until I have sufficient reason not to.
Grading: Notebooks: 50%
Quizzes: 40%
Daily: 10%
Notebooks:
In class outline formatted notes will be taken and period response paragraphs will be added to show an understanding of those notes. Upon completion of course sections review papers will be required based on these notes. These are formal papers of various lengths TBD upon completion of the section. One week will be given to turn these in from the announcement date of completion of that section. Specific details for each one will be discussed in class at the time of individual assignment.
Paper One: Question: What is Worship according to scriptural standards?
Three pages min.
12 pt font, times new roman with 1 in. margins
Paper Two: Persuasive essay; defend one of three stances on proper biblical praise – Traditional, Blended, or Contemporary
Three page min. – Due May 12th
12pt font, Times New Roman, 1in. Margins - Late papers are 25 pts a day
Test Corrections: Hand write a paragraph explanation concerning each Q/A missed for half a point back on the test grade; if the question is incorrect a second time it will be an additional ½ pt off. Test corrections are due no later than Friday May 2nd. The Test is posted at the bottom of this page.
Expectations:
Students are expected to be prepared for each class, ready with their Bible, textbook, and writing materials for notes.
Each student should conduct him/herself in accordance with school protocols and Christian standards being respectful of others at all times.
Students who miss class will be expected to make up the work they miss as soon as able.
Worship Test: Preaching and Reading the
Word
Answer all on your own Paper – do not write on the test
Matching
1. Transition
2. Illustration
3. Expository
4. Textual
5. Topical
6. Diamond Outline
7. Big Idea
8. Subject
9. Compliment
10. Ladder Outline
11. Inductive
12. Deductive
13. Application Proper
14. Practical Suggestion
15. Persuasion
a. Points build upwards as up rungs
b. Answers, “What am I talking about?”
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d. To shed light upon a point in a new way
e. Focusing the Claims of Truth
f. Idea is given and points are derived from it
g. Answers, “What am I saying about what I am talking about?”
h. Main Points and Sub Points come from one text
i. Suggesting Ways and Means
j. Points are made to work towards and idea
k. The means of moving from one part to the next
l. Main point of the whole sermon to be expressed
m. Main Point from one text, Sub Points from any text
n. Persuading to a vital response
o. Multiple facets of one idea all looked at in a sermon
Short Answer
What are the three components of Reading the Word?
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Define the 4 vocal techniques of Oral Interpretation.
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Discuss “Meaning is a circle”.
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Discuss “Only the preacher cares what happened to the Jebusites”.
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What are the three primary parts of a sermon outline?
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Discuss three warnings concerning Illustrations.
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Discuss the four qualities of a good sermon.
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What are the purposes of a good introduction?
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What are the five myths of anxious preachers?
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