This course in Reformed Worship and Sacraments introduces basic scriptural, historical, and theological principles of Christian worship as viewed from a Reformed perspective, with special focus on liturgical practice in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Required Texts (Students will need to have these texts available for use throughout the course)
- Bower, Peter C. ed. The Companion to the Book of Common Worship. Louisville: Geneva Press, 2003.
- Byars, Ronald P. Christian Worship: Glorifying and Enjoying God. Louisville: Geneva Press, 2000.
- P.C. (U.S.A.) The Book of Common Worship. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2018.
- P.C. (U.S.A.) The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Part I, The Book of Confessions [current edition with index] (also available online)
- P.C. (U.S.A.) The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Part II, The Book of Order [current edition] (also available online)
- Teacher: Richard (Skip) Shaffer