Liturgy and Music
Music is integral to Christian worship, never an ornament. The liturgy reflects the reason Christians worship and understands worship as a public, communal encounter with the Triune God. This ecumenical course, completely revised in 2007, begins with analysis of the pattern of worship itself, an order received from Scriptures and centered in Jesus Christ.. The course delves deeply into the essentials of that pattern and is based on the understanding that liturgical renewal has focused on the recovery of this pattern across a wide ecumenical spectrum.
Consideration of this pattern and the denominationally specific nuances inform the 10 sessions. Participants will gain knowledge about the history of practices and explore the ways in which that history is reflected in their congregational practices.
Participants should have all the principal books of their own denomination. Those of others should be available as reference. A variety of activities are involved in the process including some short written papers, oral presentations and many opportunities for one-on-one discussions and sharing. Practical applications and immediately useful planning will be the goal of each session.
Course Sessions
Session 1—The Pattern of Christian Worship
Session 2—Gathering the Assembly for Worship
Session 3—Baptism: Gathered into the Body of Christ
Session 4—Word: Proclamation in Speech and Song
Session 5—Table: Sharing the Lord’s Supper
Session 6—Rhythms of the Liturgy: Church Year and Lectionary
Session 7—Rhythms of the Liturgy: Triduum
Session 8—Rhythms of the Liturgy: Daily Prayer
Session 9—Rhythms of the Liturgy: Life Passages
Session 10—Sending: For the Life of the World
It is assumed that the person teaching the course using these materials is a music professional with teaching skills. The Leadership Program for Musicians provides training and certification for those who want to organize a local training program using these courses – see their website for more information. LPM Certified Coordinators receive a substantial discount for use of the course materials.
Session Content Each session provides goals, content material (some designed as handouts), reading assignments and activities and/or practice as appropriate. Sessions are designed to be an hour to an hour and a half in length although the number of students and length of practice time may require adjustments.
Price These materials are licensed for use on an annual basis. You must renew your license annually to continue using the materials. This also entitles you to all upgrade and improvements made to the materials during the program year. Materials are downloadable from this website - you will be given login information after you complete your order. You may return to the website to download additional copies of this program at any time.
Annual licensing fee: $495 per course LPM Coordinator with a current certification: $100 per course ($75 in 2008) LPM Coordinator with lapsed certification: $195
NOTE: to receive the LPM discount you must contact the LPM office to obtain a coupon code that you will then enter in the shopping cart when you checkout.
For questions or more information contact:
Anna Leppert-Largent LPM Consultant-Coordinator P. O. Box 2262 Saginaw, MI 48605
989-791-3025; 989-755-1420 (fax)
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