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Black_Baptist_Church_Reflection_Format-1.docx
REL/MUS 352
Mt. Calvary OR Omega Baptist Church Reflection Process
Due June 16, 2019
I. Before you attend the church, you should have already read How Music, Preaching and Prayer Shape Contemporary African American Worship and Ain’t Gwine Lay My ‘Ligion Down . They will serve as guides for your observations.
II. Attend either
a. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church [http://themtcalvarychurch.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mt-Calvary-Missionary-Baptist-Church/116403165053908] or
b. Omega Baptist Church [http://www.omegabaptist.org/omega/].
Visit the websites or Facebook page for precise information on times of worship. Both may also provide transportation if you do not have access to it. Call the church office to ask.
III. Take notes during the service. Try to find that delicate balance of being both a participant and observer. Try to observe with fresh eyes rather than go through the motion. Follow the required process for writing your final reflection.
IV. Collect material from the church: bulletin, order of service, photos of space etc. Be sure to include at least one photo of you at the church.
V. Critical: Draw multiple connections between material in the book and your own observations and experiences. CITE author, page and paragraph in your reflection. Ex. (McKinney, page 15, 3rd paragraph)
VI. Upload supporting documentation IN the reflection paper (programs, photos etc.) in ONE document. Make sure your name is ON the reflection paper AND in the file name!
NOTE: Arrive early to take photos. Do not do so during the worship service.
Delete this page before you write your reflection. Type directly into the document below.
Name
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Black Church Reflection Paper Process
Respond to the following questions. Be sure to use citations from the reading material for each of your responses. Reminder: This is NOT a mass!!
I. Describe the opening of the service in detail. When did it start? Who did what? (at least 2 FULL, college-level paragraphs with at least one citation).
II. Describe the closing rite and rituals in detail. If there were songs, describe them. What did people do after worship was over? (at least 2 FULL, college-level paragraphs with at least one citation).
III. Since this course is about music and worship, you should have plenty to say about the ways music was integrated into the service. Be very specific in your response. (at least 4 FULL, college-level paragraphs with at least three citations).
IV. Describe the sermon. At least two citations.
a. What were the topic and main points? Give details. (1 paragraph)
b. What scriptures were used? (1 paragraph)
c. Who gave the sermon? Describe the person’s style of presentation. (1 paragraph)
What was the reaction of the congregation? Give details and be descriptive.
V. How was prayer used in the service? Give details and be descriptive. (at least 2 FULL, college-level paragraphs with at least one citation).
VI. Describe the most unusal part of the service. Give details and be descriptive. (at least 2 FULL, college-level paragraphs with at least one citation).
