Choose a prominent Reformation theologian and consider one element (baptism, the Lord’s Supper, preaching, music, prayer, liturgical space, etc.) of the individual’s theology of worship. Write a paper that analyzes how an element of the theology of worship of the theologian you selected reflects his or her time and tradition/stream of the church and has influenced your current church tradition. Include the following in your paper:
- A summary and explanation of the selected theologian’s core teachings on the element of the theology of worship you have chosen.
- An explanation of how the selected theologian’s core teachings on the element of the theology of worship you have chosen are viewed by the theologians of the present day. Are these teachings viewed positively or negatively? Why?
- An evaluation of how the selected theologian’s core teachings on the element of the theology of worship you have chosen have influenced the ministry of worship within your current church tradition. Have these influences been positive or negative? Why?
- Explain how to design a biblically faithful and contextually appropriate corporate worship experience based on the selected theologian’s core teachings.
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