Course Learning Resources:
Text:
The Heart of the Artist: A
Character-Building Guide for You & Your
Ministry Team
by Rory Noland
The Dynamics of Worship Leading—Course
Reader
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Holy
Bible
(please note what translation you use on your
assignments)
Materials may also be supplemented by
additional readings.
Course Description
This
course is designed to raise up Spirit-filled and
Spirit-empowered Worship Leaders, whether in small group
or corporate worship settings. You will learn the
responsibilities or worship leading, how to prepare and
how to follow the leading the Holy Spirit. Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the responsibilities of
worship leading.
2. Learn how prepare and follow the
leading of the Holy Spirit.
3. Gain a solid foundation of worship as
lifestyle.
4. Grasp the importance of character
development as a means of spiritual growth.
5. Know how to walk in victory over
temptation and sin through God’s love and power.
Course Policies
Attendance
This is a 16-week course. Its requirements include
assignments and a final exam which you will complete and
submit via the Internet. You will also engage in
discussion of course material, which will enable you to
have regular contact with your instructor and other
classmates.
I will be available for
you to answer any questions, engage in discussion and
provide assistance as needed.
Your assignments should
be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft
Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated,
graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each
assignment and the final paper/project are provided in
the grade components below.
Time Management
Please be sure to
manage your time for your assignments so that you have
adequate time to complete your work over the 16-week
period.
Communication
Communication and discussion are important aspects to an
effective online course because they will allow us to
interact in a virtual environment. We will primarily
communicate via e-mail. Please feel free to use my email
address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I
will do the same.
Evaluation Material
Assignments and Tests
There are 6
assignments, plus a Final Exam.
Grade Components
There will be a total of 1000 points for
this course:
900-1000=A
800-899=B
700-799=C
600-699=D
599 and below=F
Individual
assignments: 140pts. x 6=840pts. (85% of total)
Final Exam: 160pts. (15% of total)
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