Christian History Institute

A History of Christian Worship: Ancient Ways, Future Paths is a six-part series that explores centuries of worship practices, as seen through the eyes of Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox churches. From scripture, sermons and creeds to baptism and the Eucharist, from art and music to drama and media, from prayer and contemplation to service and ministry, viewers will discover the significant people and events that have shaped history and learn how modern worship practices are rooted in the earliest practices of the Christian faith. Visit the gallery.

Part 1, the Word explores how the written and spoken word consisting of scriptures, sermons and creeds have remembered and celebrated God’s story throughout centuries of Christianity.

Part 2: The Body. This episode explores baptism and explains the history behind the various methods and traditions associated with the practice in Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches.

Part 3: The Feast. explores the significance of the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist in worship.

Part 4: The Music. explores how liturgy and music have enriched worship.

Part 5: The Expression. explores how visual art, drama, and media have been used in worship.

Part 6: The Embrace. explores inward worship practices, contemplation and service.

Co-produced with Ensign Media.