BLITZ 2008: Worship History and Theology, 2
Outline
January 7 (Monday)
Before Coming to Class
Enroll
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Introductions and Syllabus Overview
Instructor's Approach
Inclusive
Respect
Discussion Forum Orientation
Worship Groups Housekeeping
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Distribute Study Guides, Overview
The Christian Year Overview
The Lectionary
January 8 (Tuesday)
Before Coming to Class
Reply to the forum topic, "Welcome! Jan 7 Assignment"
Read from creresourcei.org:
The Seasons of the Church Year
The Church Year: The Twelve Days of Christmas
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Christian Year: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Christian Year: Epiphany
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Christian Year: Ash Wednesday and Lent
Christian Year: Easter and Beyond
January 9 (Wednesday)
Before Coming to Class
Reply to the forum topic dated Jan 8 and any others.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Questions about Christian Year Study Guide
Sacred Acts
Sacred Acts: Baptism
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Sacred Acts: Holy Communion
Sacred Acts: Other Sacred Actions
January 10 (Thurdsay)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
Prepare for Exam 1 on The Christian Year from study guide.
Review the Sacred Acts and decide which one most interests you as a research topic. Be prepared to share questions you have about the topic you selected that makes you interested in it.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Exam 1: The Christian Year
Sacred Acts: Weddings and Funerals
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Questions about Sacred Acts Study Guide
Research Project Discussion, Models, and Instructions
January 11 (Friday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
Prepare for Exam 2 on Sacred Acts from study guide.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Exam 2: Sacred Actions
Discuss Worship Experience Projects
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Work in Groups to plan and research Worship Experience Projects
January 14 (Monday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
Use the weekend to work on your Worship Experience Projects and your Research Project.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Discuss Worship Experience Projects—Questions? Problems?
Discuss theology of Bible Study
The Worshipping Community
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
The Worshipping Community (continuned)
January 15 (Tuesday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
Be prepared to work on Worship Experience Project in class.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
The Worshiping Community,
Part 2 Poeple with Special Needs
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Ministry Part 1 Healing & Deliverance
Research Project Discussion, Feedback, Etc.
Work in Groups to plan and research Worship Experience Projects
January 16 (Wednesday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Minstry Part 2 Spiritual Formation...
3:20-3:40: Break
Hospitality, Evangelism, Social Justice
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
January 17 (Thursday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate in discussions of authority in Christian doctrine.
Prepare for Ministries of Worship exam from study guide.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
Questions about the Ministries of Worship Study Guide
Exam 3: Ministries of Worship
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Sources of our faith, revisited.
TBA
January 18 (Friday)
Before Coming to Class
Check forum and participate as needed.
2:00-3:20
MCPABTO*
Opening Prayer
TBA
Worship Experience Project Groups Present Working Plan—Critique and Feedback
3:20-3:40: Break
3:40-5:00
MCPABTO*
Worship Experience Project Groups Present Working Plan—Critique and Feedback (continued)
Worship Experience Project Groups refine plan
*Mandatory Cell Phone And Beeper Turn-Off
Evaluation
1. Components of Evaluation include
10% Examination 1
10% Examination 2
10% Examination 3
20% Worship Experience Projects and Committee Membership
20% Research Exercise (Turn in by March 23)
15% Class Participation & Discussion (includes Internet discussions)
15% Hebrew Heritage Lecture (February 28 and 29)
100%
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