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4. COURSE DESCRIPTIONSWS 602. Music, Art and Media in Worship. A course which will aid the studentin developing a philosophy of the use of the arts in worship. Attention will begiven to using media and technology to enhance the content of corporate worship,as well as to the development of necessary musical skills.WS 603. Dynamics of Worship in Cultural Context. A study of the impactof culture on worship practices. Emphasis is placed on the relationship betweenworship and evangelism, and attention is given to choosing appropriate styles fora given context without sacrificing content.WS 604. Worship and Spiritual Formation. A course designed to aid thestudent in developing an understanding of worship as it relates to spiritualgrowth, discipleship, and pastoral care. Attention is given to private worship, theimpact of baptism on the life of the believer, the importance of ritual to communityand the practice of the Lord’s supper. (Same as CE 607)WS 607. Worship in Historical Perspective. A survey of the development ofChristian worship from the beginning of the church to the present day. Attentionwill be given to recovering traditions that may be useful for enhancing corporateworship in today’s culture. (Same as CH 607)WS 701. Creative Design for Sunday Worship. A course which will aid thestudent in effectively designing Sunday morning worship services. Attention willbe given to Biblical content and structure. Several models of worship planningwill be examined along with appropriate activities for enhancing congregationalworship.WS 702. Communication in Corporate Worship. This course is a study ofthe various types of communication in corporate Christian worship. Forms ofcommunication involving the senses of sound, sight, taste, touch, and smell will beexplored. Emphasis is placed on the biblical, historical, and theological foundationfor varied forms of communication.WS 705. Foundations for Worship Ministry. Through an examination of theBiblical, theological, historical, and cultural perspectives on worship, this courseseeks to help the students develop the analytical and practical skills to lead in theexperiences of worship, giving proper attention to content, structure and style.WS 899. Special Issues in Worship Studies. Specialized study of an area ofWorship Studies not covered in existing courses.WS 900. Research in Worship Studies. Individual research under facultysupervision in a particular area of Worship Studies. (1-3 hours)85