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Biblical Theology of Worship Consultation
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 20-22, 2007

Hosted and sponsored by the Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary.

Evangelical scholars gathered for a time of discussion and reflection on the theological study of worship.

Facilitators
Daniel Block, Todd Johnson, Ron Man, John Witvliet

Writings
chapters and articles submitted by attendees

Goals

• Sharpen our awareness and articulation of the church's most pressing needs and opportunities in the area of worship (for each of us in our particular setting, and for all of us as a collective whole)
  
  
• Exchange wisdom about the most promising teaching strategies, biblical and theological insights, bibliographic resources, etc.

• Imagine possible collaborative efforts that would best promise to honor our Lord and serve the church
  
  
• Worship and pray together, to support and encourage each other in conversation and prayer

General Reflections

• "It was fascinating to have that many teachers of worship and worship related subjects from such a diverse representation of schools and seminaries sitting around the table together. It was at the same time an exercise in positive ecumenicity and also collegial learning."

• "I found it so unique and refreshing that participants could have conversations about how to learn from each other about crafting degree programs, structuring courses, and even giving encouragement to each other. The high level of respect for, and trust of, each other was exhibited in the exchange of syllabi with each other for mutual learning!"

Submit your reflections on this consultation

Insights on the Meaning and Practice of Worship

Submit your insights from this consultation

Questions for Further Reflection

• "How can theological schools achieve some learned similarity in crafting their degree programs, particularly in music and worship?"

• "How can we get the word out farther and more credibly that degree programs in worship are available and being upgraded every quarter?"

Submit your questions from this consultation

Photograph courtesy of Ron Man.

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