Worship & the Tabernacle of David

Our April course at The Worship Arts Conservatory will be BS250: Worship & the Tabernacle of David and will run from 2-23 April. I will work with due dates according to your needs for the Easter holiday so please don't let that deter you from taking this class.

Course statement:

In this course we will study the historical background and significance of David’s Tabernacle with particular emphasis on its music and worship elements. Through this course each student will gain insight and understanding of David’s Tabernacle and how it relates to the present-day worship movement of the Church.

Relationship to the Worship Arts Degree Program:

BS 250 is a second level course in Biblical Studies in the Associate of Worship Arts Degree Program. This curriculum will provide an overview of three significant worship structures in the Old Testament—Tabernacle of Moses, Tabernacle of David, and Solomon’s Temple—and how each of these illustrate dimensions of worship expressions and principles evidenced in the culture and life of the Church today. The student will also study the Davidic Covenant and its meaning and relevance to New Testament worship and spiritual sacrifice.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of lessons and assignments the student will:

• Understand the impact of the Old Testament Tabernacles and Temple upon the present-day Church through the contrast and comparison of each structure.

• Evaluate these structures with a critical understanding of the significance of established scriptural patterns and their meaning for the Believer.

• Reflect upon the Davidic Covenant and principles as these relate to the student’s personal and corporate worship life.

Course schedule, requirements and evaluation:

Week 1 April 2-8 BS 250 Tabernacle of David

Week 2 April 9-15 BS 250 Tabernacle of David

Week 3 April 16-23 BS 250 Tabernacle of David

Please email me and let me know if you'd like to enroll for April.

October Course - The Worship Arts Conservatory

We are offering a great class this month at The Worship Arts Conservatory, an online community for worshipers and worship ministers. Check us out at The Worship Arts Conservatory

RS170:Biblical Exegesis and Research with Vivien Hibbert, Academic Dean

Course statement: This course offers methodology for sound, scholarly Biblical study and research. The student will have an opportunity to use scriptural methods that highlight the vital role the Word of God plays in their lives personally and also equips the student to create teachings that will “feed” others.  Topics include:

Why study the Bible?

Bible study tools

Bible study methods

Bible outline

Foundations of exegesis

Rules of hermeneutics

Hebrew and Greek word study

How to use types and symbols to gain insights into biblical passages

Learn how to find life for yourself and food for others through Bible study

Learn how to meet the Lord through the Word

Discover ways to find the main themes of each book and each chapter of the Bible

Worship and pray using the Word

How to find God’s secrets through the Word

Answer basic questions on Bible study

Relationship to the Worship Arts Degree Program:

RS170 is a first level course of Religious Studies in the Associate of Worship Arts Degree Program. This curriculum will provide tools to further aid Believers in their study of the Bible

Course Objectives

Upon completion of lessons and assignments the student will:

•    Validate the necessity of studying God’s Word.

•    Understand the process of diligent, careful and sound study methods for “digging” through God’s Word.

•    Discover, through various exercises, which study method is the most effective for them personally.

•    Learn to further deepen the discipline of worship & praying the Word.

•    Find “food” from the Word to share with others in a biblically-based format.

If you'd like to enroll, please email me at rwalden@worshiparts.org

Blessings!