문화 변혁에 따른 예배 변화에 관한 신학적 연구 - 20세기 중엽 이후 한국 개신교 안의 예배 융합(Blended Worship)과 예배 전쟁(Worship War)현상을 중심으로

Abstract

This study explores the current phenomenon of worship and culture in South Korean Protestant churches. Since the 1960s, worship within Protestant Korean churches has undergone change that corresponds to that of Korea's cultural transition post war. Changes within worship can be categorized into four main groups: Liturgical worship and Korean traditional worship which emphasizes the Lord's Supper and the traditional values and elements, contemporary cultural worship and blended worship which emphasize amen and praise, the generational worship and the professional worship which emphasize efficiency, and finally, the emerging worship and the cross-generational worship which emphasize communal participation. These groups are influenced by the various worship-reforming movements in the world, such as the ecumenical and evangelical movement in the mid twenty-century, the sacred canopy of the second Vatican Council, the charismatic movement, the seekers worship, and the emerging worship. G. Wainwright's typology of worship and culture, Nairobi Statement of the Lutheran Church, and the 1997 Report of the Reformed Church help to place these worship phenomenon within the context of some cultural perspectives. The conflict and misunderstanding that occurs in rapid worship transition can be solved with the following three theological explanations, the definition of worship, the purpose of worship. A definition of worship that includes the understanding, theology, and character of worship is suggested. That is, 'worship is the time when the covenant people, called by God, gather together to glorify God by participating in word, sacrament, prayer, and praise led by the Holy Spirit, and to present in advance the Kingdom of God with the fruits of life as one body of Christ.' Because there is often conflicting goals within worshipping congregations, it is suggested that the sanctification of congregation as goal of worship is equal to God's glorification. In this way, we recognize the various worship transition phenomenon as thechallenge we face in common. and attempt to discuss it by finding a common language. Additionally, we confirm that each worship group has their own worship tradition and authenticity.