WMUS 600 Music Resources and Literature for Worship Leading

One of the primary responsibilities of the modern worship leader is the identification and selection of appropriate resources for worship. This includes musical resources for vocal (choirs, soloists, worship teams, etc.) and instrumental groups (bands, orchestras, ensembles, etc.), as well as technical resources for video, sound, and lighting. In order to successfully complete this task, the student must be familiar with publishers, vendors, technical specifications, and online providers. This course introduces the student to the wide array of available resources that will be foundational to leading effective worship ministries in the 21st century.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 350 words and include a minimum of 2 citations demonstrating course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words and include a minimum of 1 citation per response. All citations must adhere to current Turabian format.

Worship Blog Directory Assignment

The student will compile an annotated directory briefly discussing a minimum of 10 worship blogs, specifically identifying worship resources offered through each site. Each entry must be at least 1 paragraph (80-100 words) and adhere to current Turabian format.

Book Review Assignments (2)

The student will complete 2 book reviews on the texts outlined within the course. The student will include a critique of the content illustrating no less than three points of agreement/disagreement and then suggest two new action steps to implement in his/her ministry.

Worship Projection Article Assignment

The student will research and identify 8–10 worship/song projection software packages available to churches. Based on this research, the student will write a 3–5-page article comparing and contrasting the various software packages in relation to effectiveness, cost, difficulty level, etc. The article must be written in a magazine or internet article style and adhere to current Turabian format.

The student will create a 1—3-minute video resource to hypothetically be incorporated into the local church. The video may feature different ministries within the church, activities or ministry activity in the church, a welcome video with announcements for the church service, or an invitation video welcoming others to join the student’s ministry. This is an opportunity for the student to express creativity and to demonstrate an awareness of how information should be presented to the church body via video presentation. The student will also write a 1—2-paragraph summary of his/her experience creating this video resource.

Church Case Study Assignment

The student will view 4 weeks of online services of 1 of the churches outlined within the course. Following the service observations, the student will prepare a written report outlining the church’s history, worship styles, and stated mission. The report must be at least 8-10 pages and adhere to current Turabian format.

Worship Resource Directory Assignment

The student will compile a minimum of 10-page Worship Resource Directory outlining and summarizing worship resources identified throughout the course. The directory must be divided into 3 sections (as outlined in the course). Each section will consist of 4 categories and include a minimum of 5 entries per category (60 total entries, minimum). 

Quiz: Copyright

After reading the Church Music Publishers Association’s Guide to Copyright Information, the student will complete the 25-question quiz. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 true/false questions, and have a 30-minute time limit. The quiz allows 1 attempt.