CMS 36500 Christian Traditions and Worship

This course explores the diverse expressions of the relationship between worship with prayer, beliefs, and lifestyle among historic Christian traditions in the United States.  this course will focus on the historical, theological, and practical distinctions among a select set of Christian traditions and will provide guidance on how to be a good guest in these traditions' worship service.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding differences and commonality among Christian traditions that arise from theological and contextual situations so that the student will be able to critically engage the distinctions between worship styles and describe how liturgy forms, informs, and supports spirituality and worldview.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMS 10100, REL 20200