OT 641 Course at a Glance
Biblical Theology of Worship
Lecturing Faculty: Dr. Iain Duguid
Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Course Description
In this course, students will dive into the topic of worship as the people of the King, living in the presence of the King, living in harmony with the King’s people. Students will be introduced to the topic of worship as it spans across redemptive history, tracing the foundational principles of worship as involving a sacred person, a sacred place, a sacred community, and a sacred time. Students will also explore the various worship practices of God’s people, how these practices have been taken up or rejected during different times and movements, and how they should be evaluated in light of a biblical theology of worship.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | 25-75 | 2.1 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- Live Class Meetings [4 - 1 hour meetings]
- 2 Service Evaluations [2 pages each]
- Exposition Paper [5-7 pages]
- Worship Project [10-12 pages]
Synchronous Meeting Times
Please note the synchronous sessions listed below. These sessions are live class meetings where you will meet with your instructor and fellow classmates. Please note, attendance is required during the meeting times listed.
This course follows the 10-week June 2024 term schedule.
The term begins on June 17 and will end on August 24.
Required Live Class Meetings on Zoom
There will be an alternate assignment available if you are unable to attend.
- Friday, June 21, 9-10:00 AM ET
- Friday, July 19, 9-10:00 AM ET
- Friday, August 2, 9-10:00 AM ET
- Friday, August 16, 9-10:00 AM ET
Optional On-Campus Event
- Tuesday, July 9th, 12 noon ET - Wednesday, July 10th, 12 noon ET