This seminary course that’s open to Grace Equip students surveys congregational singing in Jewish and Christian liturgy from ancient history to the present. We’ll examine group singing in both Testaments, its commands, and its role in scripture. We’ll discuss musical forms and their use in worship practices, assessing congregational singing from the early church to contemporary times. We’ll review current practices and consider constructing a service with a focus on congregational singing. We’ll also discuss music’s relationship to emotions and its reflection of theology of worship. Finally, we’ll design service orders demonstrating a thoughtful liturgy of congregational singing.
Instructor: Philip Webb
When: Monday through Friday, January 6 - January 10 • 1–5 pm (1 week)
Location: In Person at GCC and Online (via Zoom)
- GCC Room: TBD
- Zoom Details provided via Moodle at graceequip.org once registered
Cost: $125
Grace Equip Students
This course is open to TMS students through the regular class registration process, but also to others outside of TMS. This course is provided as a Grace Equip course for those not seeking graduate credit. We want to make this course available at a low cost for those who want to grow in their understanding of Biblical Worship.
