MUS 250 Development of Sacred Music in the West
This course will study the development of sacred music throughout the different Christian denominations and their influences on one another. The course begins with the Jewish roots of Christian sacred music and conclude with the sacred music of today. Students will read theological documents about the role of music within the different religious traditions, discuss the readings, listen to representative examples, and perform simple hymns and chants during class.
Offered
Odd Year Spring Semester