Details for WOR320 Worship Leadership

This transformative subject is designed for those aspiring to lead musical worship effectively within their congregations. It combines theological insights with practical skills, from managing rehearsals to leading live worship sets. Students will also learn to communicate strategically pre- and post-service and reflect on their leadership for continuous improvement.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: WOR320
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Summarise the theology that undergirds leading congregational musical worship.
2. Discuss the processes that occur outside, and in support, of leading worship in a service.
3. Facilitate rehearsals that foster optimal results in performance.
4. Implement and lead a worship set.
5. Reflect on worship leading for personal improvement.

Subject Content

• Introduction to worship leadership
• Theology of leading worship
• Leading rehearsals
• Creating and arranging a set list
• Pre and post service communication strategies
• Rostering strategies and team growth
• Leading the congregation part 1 (spiritual perspectives)
• Leading the congregation part 2 (practical perspectives)
• How to navigate the unexpected
• Leading prophetically and spontaneously
• Musical communication for the worship team context
• Partnering with pastoral leadership

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-face
• Online
• Extensive
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Case Study (35%)
• Leading Worship Performance (35%)
• Critical Reflection (30%)

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