Lessons from Isaac Watts (3/4)
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You are invited to join Dr Daniel Johnson, Programme leader for the Worship Studies programme at London School of Theology, for a four part series of free public lectures on the theology, history, and practice of worship.
The sessions, taking place between 12-1pm (BST), will last for 1 hour and will include plenty of time for questions.
Attendees don’t need to come to all four – if you can only come to one, we’d love to have you there. The sessions are designed to bring a biblical and scholarly perspective as we reflect together on the glorious blessing we have as we gather to worship our great God.
About this Session (3/4): Lessons from Isaac Watts, Wednesday 11th November – sign up link
One of the great hymn writers, this session looks at Watts’ motivations for writing hymns, and the ways he created a body of work that fills our minds and mouths with truth, and that transforms our affections as we worship.
Upcoming Lectures:
The Theologies of Contemporary Worship, Wednesday 25th November – sign up link
Contemporary Worship is often the main vehicle through which our churches sing. We often uses the songs, music, and expressions that define this genre. But where did these practices come from? This session explores some of the foundational theologies and considers the implications of these for how we sing today.
Earlier Lectures:
Music and Worship, Wednesday 28th October – sign up link
How does the Bible’s teaching on music and worship shape our churches today? What freedoms and limitations should guide our use of music, and how have Christians throughout Church history approached these questions?
The Theology of Worship, Wednesday 14th October – sign up link
This session is based on Ephesians 1:3-14. We will look at how worship relates to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both as the Triune God worthy of our worship, and the God who saves us and enables our worship.