OT 641-1 Course at a Glance
Biblical Theology of Worship
Lectures By: Dr. Iain Duguid
3 Credits
Course Description
In this course, students will dive into the topic of worship as the people of the King, living in the presence of the King, living in harmony with the King’s people. Students will be introduced to the topic of worship as it spans across redemptive history, tracing the foundational principles of worship as involving a sacred person, a sacred place, a sacred community, and a sacred time. Students will also explore the various worship practices of God’s people, how these practices have been taken up or rejected during different times and movements, and how they should be evaluated in light of a biblical theology of worship.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
by Bryan Chapell
Baker, 2017
ISBN: 9780801098116
by Daniel Block
Baker, 2016
ISBN: 9780801098567
by Tremper Longman
P&R, 2001
ISBN: 9780875526515
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | 25-75 | 2.1 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hour meetings]
- 2 Service Evaluations [2 pages each]
- Exposition Paper [5-7 pages]
- Worship Project [10-12 pages]
Summer 2026 Weeklong-Intensive Course Opportunity
During the Summer 2026 term, you have the opportunity to come to join a week-long intensive on-campus. You will do most of your course work online throughout the regular Summer 2026 term, but you will be required to attend the July 27-31 in-person weeklong-intensive module as part of this course.
More information about this opportunity will be posted in early May.
Please note, OT 641 will be offered in the fully online format in the June 2026 term which starts on 6/22/2026. This is fully online without any on campus component.
Please reach out to support@wts.edu for more information about this modular course opportunity.
The following meeting times are for the June 2026 term:
Week 3: Friday, July 10, 9-10:30 AM ET
Week 10: Friday, August 28, 9-10:30 AM ET
The following meeting times are for the September 2026 term:
Week 3: Monday, September 21, 5-6:00 PM ET
Week 10: Monday, November 9, 5-6:00 PM ET