Details for Worship in Comparative Religious Contexts
As compelling, engaging and consuming as our local church world is... we don't live in a bubble! All humans worship. What does that worship look like for other religions? What impact does that have on the way we worship? This unit explores these questions and many more, from our judeo-christian heritage to the comparative worship of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and other world religions. These insights will both challenge the students' preconceptions as well as inspire a critical look at the way in which we worship as Christians.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: WOR215
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- At least 80 credit points, including WOR101—Introduction to Worship Ministry
Awards offering Worship in Comparative Religious Contexts
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Diploma of Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Music
Unit Content
Curriculum Objective
This course unit provides an overview of Worship and the Arts in Biblical times and throughout Church History.
Outcomes
- Explain the variety of Christian worship contexts;
- Discover the expressions of the major world religions;
- Connect the historic Jewish worship traditions to those of the Christian faith;
- Compare various worship expressions from different religions;
- Analyse the common features in religious worship expressions.
Subject Content
- Overview of expressions of Christian worship
- Worship in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism
- Comparisons of Christian Worship to World Religions
- Traditions of Worship
- Influences of Music in Worship
- Varieties of Worship in Australia
- Influences of Historic Civilisations on Christian Worship
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- Distance/E-learning (online)
- Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
Assessment Methods
- Minor Essay (25%)
- Oral Presentation (25%)
- Major Essay (50%)
Prescribed Text
- Primary readings provided
Representative References