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Dean of the Institute
Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old, Th.D. |
Hughes Oliphant Old studied at the University of Tübingen, the Protestant Theological Faculty of Paris, the Institute Catholique of Paris, and the University of Basel. He completed his Th. D. at the University of Neuchâtel. His 18 years of pastoral ministry, combined with meticulous research, has informed his prolific publishing including his works on Worship That is Reformed According to Scripture, The Patristic Roots of Reformed Worship, and Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Ministers. He has completed six books of a seven-volume work on The Reading and Preaching of Scripture in the Worship of the Christian Church.
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Mission and Purpose
The Institute for Reformed Worship provides courses and workshops in the conduct of Christian worship, including prayer, praise, the reading and preaching of Scripture, and the celebration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
The Institute is designed for those who serve in leading the worship of the Christian church, such as musicians and ministers of the Word and sacraments.
Believing that Christian worship should be constantly reformed according to Scripture, we put a strong emphasis on the Biblical roots of our worship. We study the worship traditions of the church throughout the centuries as an aid to developing worship for our own day that is faithful to the Word of God and serves His glory.
This continuing education program, in conjunction with Erskine Theological Seminary, may lead to a Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree or a certificate in worship leadership.
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