ESC5 – Singing the Bible for Musicians, Worship Leaders, and Everyone Else, Too
ESC5 – Singing the Bible for Musicians, Worship Leaders, and Everyone Else, Too
$99.00 – $129.00
Most of us probably know at least a few Bible stories and memory verses because of children’s songs learned from teachers, parents, and grandparents. Our hymnody and contemporary music teach Biblical stories and themes, as well. In this course, we will look at favorite hymns and other worship songs,
Course Description
Most of us probably know at least a few Bible stories and memory verses because of children’s songs learned from teachers, parents, and grandparents. Our hymnody and contemporary music teach Biblical stories and themes, as well. In this course, we will look at favorite hymns and other worship songs, Biblical stories, and Biblical themes for deepening our understanding of our faith. For those charged with planning worship, this exploratory course offers tips and tools for choosing music for congregational singing and ensemble presentations that enhance the themes and stories of Biblical passages chosen for proclamation.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the Biblical themes and passages associated with sacred songs in a variety of styles.
- Name and use resources for worship planning that connect music with Biblical themes and passages.
- Select appropriate music (communally sung and choral/ensemble) for sample worship services based on Biblical themes and passages.
Resources:
- A Bible of choice
- Access to the hymnal used in participant’s current setting plus one additional hymnal published since 1985
- Optional: access to a choral or instrumental music library at a church or school