MUCL 3433 - History of Worship and Song of the Church

Credits: 3 Spring

A historial survey of worship practices, music, and the design of liturgy beginning with the Old Testament through the present day with an emphasis upon the Western church. Students will become familiar with the various historical patters of biblical Christian Worship, gaining a basic knowledge of the content and construction of different forms of corporate worship as well as both vocal and instrumental uses in the church. A variety of cultural contexts will be explored both Western and non-Western. Field trips and observations will be part of the course.