Department: Worship Studies

Code Name Description
WORS5308 History of Christian Worship This graduate course is designed to prepare leaders for Worship ministry by helping students broaden their knowledge of the history of Christian Worship and the songs that were used in their Christian Worship Services. The knowledge is vital for deve...
WORS5309 Worship Life: Education & Administration A survey course encompassing all aspects of administration in a comprehensive ministry of Christian Worship. The survey includes administration of worship programs, music and related fine arts programs informing worship events, budgeting, scheduling...
WORS5390 Independent Study in Worship Studies Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
WORS5395 Special Topics in Worship Studies This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
WORS6316 Worship Theology for ContemporaryMinistry The course examines biblical, historical, and practical issues regarding theologies of Christian worship. The study explores theological foundations for understanding worship practice, assesses theological implications of personal and corporate worsh...
WORS6325 Worship Praxis I: Worship Song:Creation, Selection, and Implementation This course explores the creation, selection, and implementation of worship song in Christian faith and practice. Current worship song is explored through compositional technique, song form, melodic construction and lyric analysis from a theological...
WORS6326 Worship Praxis Ii: Worship Media:Technology and Production This course acquaints the student with current technologies and production standards available to the church in the service of worship. The student will explore technologies and production values which enhance the worship experience including: audio...
WORS6327 Worship Praxis III: Worship Leading:Preparation and Presentation This course explores advanced techniques in leading, directing, and communicating with various music ensembles including: worship bands, vocal worship ensembles, instrumental ensembles and worship choirs. The student will explore the preparation and...
WORS6328 Worship Praxis IV: Worship Instruments This course explores principles and methods of current worship performance practice in the use of instruments in worship. The student will become universally acquainted with instruments used in current worship practice and will gain a knowledge of ho...
WORS6329 Worship Praxis V: Worship Leader TravelStudy This course offers students an opportunity to explore worship related topics and ministries. Students will engage with other students and faculty in hands-on learning that enriches what they are taught in the classroom. This course is designed as an...
WORS6390 Independent Study in Worship Studies Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.