Worship Leadership

A critical aspect of Practical Theology in the Anglican Tradition is Worship Leadership. Candidates should reflect on aspects of leading worship including tone of voice, posture, manual acts, eye contact, etc.

Recommended Reading

Howard, Thomas, The Liturgy Explained<I/> (Morehouse Publishing, 1981)

Michno, Dennis G., <I>A Priest's Handbook: The Ceremonies of the Church<I/> Third Edition (Morehouse Publishing, 1998)

Resources for Further Study

Hatchett, Marion J., <I>A Manual for Clergy and Church Musicians<I/> for the Standing Commission on Church Music (The Church Hymnal Corporation, 1980)

Lamburn, E.C.R., <I>Ritual Notes: A Comprehensive Guide to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Book of Common Prayer of the English Church Interpreted in Accordance with the Latest Revisions of the Western Use<I/> (W. Knott & Son Limited). There are 11 editions of this book. The first edition is available for free online [1].

Stuhlman, Byron D., <I>Prayer Book Rubrics Expanded<I/> (The Church Hymnal Corporation, 1987)

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