WOR 336-Dynamics of Worship

Course Instructor: Kiplin Batchelor

Email: vicechairadmin@cfni.org
T/TH 10:00am 10:50am
Room: Library Chapel
Fall 2017

Terms of Use

A student's continued enrollment in this course signifies acknowledgment of and

agreement with the statements, disclaimers, policies, and procedures outlined within this
syllabus and elsewhere in the CFNI environment. This Syllabus is a dynamic document.
Elements of the course structure (e.g., dates and topics covered, but not policies) may be
changed at the discretion of the professor.

I Course Description

This course is designed for students to explore dynamic themes pertaining to what it
means to actually be a worshipper, not from a musical perspective as other courses in the
worship major already cover this area, but from a theological, psychological, cultural,
interpersonal and personal perspective. A worshippers life encompasses more, indeed
much more than the few minutes of being on a stage leading a congregation. It is this
surrendered, sacrificial and selfless path and journey, with all its challenges and benefits
in a worshippers life, which will be explored. The course is timely, insightful and
relevant for not only worship leaders and those who are involved in worship ministry, but
equally for any person who considers him or herself a worshipper/ lover of God.

II Course Outline
By the completion of this course each student should have a meaningful understanding of
biblical worship as revealed by God and exemplified through the life of a few biblical
characters both in the Old and New Testament. Each student should also possess a deeper
appreciation for the call to be a worshipper and what it takes to be equipped and mature
in worship. A revelation of worship will definitely purify and deepen our love for God.


This course will explore and cover these themes:

SESSION CONTENT ASSIGNMENTS

1.) Aug. 14 Aug. 18 Course Introduction 1.

An overview of the course and getting to know

each other + Philosophy of worship

2.) Aug. 21 Aug. 25 Love as it relates to worship 2.

3.) Aug. 28 Sept. 1 The role of truth in worship 3.

4.) Sept. 4 Sept. 8 Wilderness Worship 4.

5.) Sept. 11 Sept. 15 Worship and loss 5.

6.) Sept. 18 Sept. 22 The role of flexibility in worship 6.

7.) Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Sacrifice in Worship + Brokenness in Worship 7.

8.) Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Solitude in Worship 8.

9.) Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Consistency in Worship 9.

10.) Oct. 16 Oct. 20 The devil & Worship 10.

11.) Oct. 23 Oct. 27 The gift vs. the heart 11.

12.) Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Servanthood 12.

13.) Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Emotionalism & Worship 13.

14.) Nov. 13 Nov. 17 Team leadership in worship

15.) Nov. 20 Nov. 24 No School Thanksgiving Break 14.

16.) Nov. 27 Dec. 1 The importance of Purity in Worship 15.

17.) Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Final Exam 16.



III Textbook

ISBN-13: 978-0970479174

Loyalty: Reach of The Noble Heart

Author: Bob Sorge

IV Requirements for Credit

Reading Assignment and Book Review 25%
Essay 25%
Midterm and Final Exam 50%

Class Attendance: According to CFNI academic policy, attendance in class is

considered a necessary factor in the learning process. Therefore, absences for all reasons
must be kept to a minimum and should not exceed 20% of the total class time. Students
are held responsible for all academic work required or performed during their absence
regardless of the reasons for those absences. The policy further states that violations of
the attendance policy could result in the student receiving a grade of F.

V Assignments
A. Reading Assignment and Book Review
1. Due in class on day of the midterm
2. Write in paragraph format your review on the assigned book. Write on any
topic or theme from the book that captured your attention and communicate
how important the topic is to worship.
3. Two pages not including cover page.
4. Include three citations from the book in your essay

B. Essay
1. Due in first class session the week before the final exam.
2. Choose any two (2) of the concepts/themes listed under Course Outline in
this syllabus and write in paragraph format your response based on in class
teaching and assigned book reading.
a. Font size: 12 and it must be Times New Roman style


b. You must have at least four (4) separate references. Please do NOT
give four references from one source. You may include class teachings
as one of your sources.

3. Or write a paper about what you believe to be the three (3) greatest challenges
that worshippers or a worship leader will encounter and what are the ways to
prevent and overcome these challenges.
a. Min: 3 pages Max: 4 full pages cover page does NOT count as a
page!
b. Font size: 12 and it must be Times New Roman style
c. You must have at least four (4) different references. Please do NOT
give four references from one source. You may include class teachings
as one of your sources.

VI Written Assignment Formatting

A. Papers should be double spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font, 1 margins,
stapled in left corner

B. All submitted assignments must include a cover page with:

Student name
Student ID
Class Name
Assignment title
Date

C. Book Review:
1) Quotes and specific ideas referenced should cite the page number. See
examples below!
a. Direct Quotation: A democracy elects its rulersbut that is not the
way of Gods kingdom (Batchelor, 2015, p.188).
b. Indirect Quotation: According to the Law of Reproduction, 85% of
leaders model influences from another leader (Batchelor, 2015).
D. Essay:
1) Sources, including assigned books, should be cited for all direct quotes
and any referenced information to avoid plagiarism.
a. Short example quote that strengthens your point (Author, year, pg.
103).
b. When David returns the Ark of the Covenant the first time, he fails to
follow the protocol established under Moses (2 Samuel 6:1-9).


VII Method of Instruction

Lecture, Class Discussion, In-class group participation

VIII Disabilities
The student has the responsibility of informing the course instructor of any disabling
condition that will require modification to avoid discrimination. Christ For The Nations
provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aid to meet the institutions academic
requirements.

About the Instructor

Kiplin Batchelor is a licensed minister with CFNs Fellowship of Ministers and Churches
(FMC). He teaches and preaches the Word of God, and has been involved in praise and
worship for many years at different churches, conferences and seminars in different
countries. Kiplin graduated from Christ For The Nations with an Advanced Diploma in
Leadership and Pastoral Studies after having graduated with a Legal Studies degree,
majoring in International and Constitutional Law from Nova Southeastern University in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He also earned a Masters degreeMBAat Dallas Baptist
University. Kiplin has authored and co-authored songs and is currently employed as the
Assistant to the Vice Board Chair at Christ For The Nations (CFNI) in Dallas, Texas.