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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 14/03/2022 09:27:02

Title of Module: Christian Worship: Theology and Practice L8

Code: THEO08019 SCQF Level: 8
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 20 ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Education & Social Sciences
Module Co-ordinator:Dr Lina  Toth

Summary of Module

This module will introduce students to the biblical and theological foundations, history, and practice of Christian worship in context.

Consideration with some critical analysis will be given to Old Testament and New Testament worship practices and then to a number of the predominant ways in which the Christian community has carried out its worship and why. This will include a recognition of the influence not least on current British evangelical practice of the liturgical movement, charismatic movement, technology, and the post-modern.

Learning then moves on to explore with some critical analysis the dynamics of a worship service in relation to such features as : architecture and symbol, location and practicalities, revelation and response, gathering and sending, Word and scarament, the various 'acts' that comprise an 'act' of worship, the nature of participation, and the possibilities and limitations of singing. Attention is also given to specific acts of worship such as communion, baptism, marriage, infant dedication and funeral services. 


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:
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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Demonstrate a discerning understanding of the defining features of the biblical and theological foundations of congregational worship.

L2. Describe with some critical analysis the predominant ways in which the Christian community has understood and practised worship.

L3. Undertake evaluation of some of the dynamics which together form particular acts of congregational worship in context.

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 8.

A broad knowledge with detail in places of the predominant ways in which the Christian community has practised its worship.

An awareness of the main biblical and theological foundations of Christian worship and related current questions.

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 8.

Applying in a variety of situations principles and dynamics that underlie the competent conduct of worship in a faith community.

Interpreting the practice of a faith community in relation to its worship practices with some attention to specialised activities.

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 8.

Present and evaluate with some critical analysis arguments, information, and ideas pertinent to the history and practice of Christian worship.

Use a range of criteria to critically examine the dynamics of a worship service

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 8.

Use a range of routine written, oral, and IT skills, and some advanced, in conveying complex ideas related to the discipline in a well-structured and coherent way.

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 8.

Participating with some responisbility for their leadership discussions on contested issues with self and other awareness.

Working with significant independence and co-operation with others, in individual and group work.

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
Module Title:
Other:
Co-requisitesModule Code:
Module Title:

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

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Learning and Teaching
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery24
Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity12
Asynchronous Class Activity18
Independent Study146
200 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Bradshaw, P., Early Christian Worship: A Basic Introduction to Ideas and Practice, 2nd ed. (London: SPCK, 2010)



Brueggemann, W., Worship in Ancient Israel: An Essential Guide (Nashville: Abingdon, 2005)


Dawn, Marva, Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time (Cambridge: Eerdmans, 1995)

Ellis, Christopher J., Approaching God: A Guide for Worship Leaders and Worshippers (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2009)

Ellis, C. J., and Myra Blyth., eds. Gathering for Worship: Patterns and Prayers for the Community of Disciples (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2005)

Forrester, Duncan B., and Douglas Murray., eds. Studies in the History of Worship in Scotland (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1984)

Forrester, Duncan B., and Doug Gay., eds. Worship and Liturgy in Context: Studies and Case Studies in Theology and Practice (London: SCM, 2009)

Hurtado, Larry W., At the Origins of Christian Worship (Cambridge: Eerdmans, 1999)


Kreider A., and Eleanor Kreider, Worship and Mission After Christendom (Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2009)


Wainwright, G., and Karen B. Westerfield Tucker, The Oxford History of Christian Worship (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006

White, James F., Introduction to Christian Worship, rev. ed (Nashville: Abingdon, 1990)

Ward, Selling Worship: How What We sing Has Changed the Church (Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2005)



(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardEducation
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelDivinity
ModeratorDr Ian Birch
External ExaminerH Paynter
Accreditation Details
Version Number

2.06

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
Assignment: Report 50%
Assignment: Portfolio 50%
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Report of practical/ field/ clinical workcheck markcheck mark 500

Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Portfolio of written workcheck markcheck markcheck mark500
Combined Total For All Components100% 0 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
As a Christian theological college, students should be aware that teaching, discussion and the college's ethos is from a confessional viewpoint. The college actively encourages an environment of openness and religious tolerance, but the main function of the college is the training of ministerial candidates and the learning environment will be supportive of this.

Where students need additional support, this is provided by the college team with reference if appropriate to other UWS colleagues, they are referred to Student Support Services for further assistance. In consultation with the student, the needs of individual students are met, wherever practicable, and every effort made to ensure individual students are not disadvantaged.

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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