COURSES TAUGHT

Music of the World Religions (Pasth 669/Music 35)
This course looks at several world religions and examines the interrelationship between ritual and music with a particular emphasis on the musical repertoires. Religious traditions studied include Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and and Native American.

Hymnology (Logon 735/Litst 735)
A study of the hymn in Christian worship, with emphasis on great hymn writers of the past, contemporary writers, and the composers of hymn tunes. Emphasizes the hymn traditions of America and Europe, but gives attention to the congregational music of African and Asian Christianity. Designed for graduate students and advanced theological students. Signature of instructor required for registration.

Liturgical Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (Litst 7315)
This seminar explores the liturgical music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance with an emphasis on liturgical context and analytical techniques. Students must have a background in music and be able to analyze melodic and harmonic intervals.

Church Music of the USA (Pasth 556)
This course will examine both historical and current practices in church music in the United States. The course will place a special emphasis on the contrasting musical cultures of rural and urban churches, European and indigenous styles, and African American blends of African and Euro-American musical styles. Each student will create a profile of the music ministry of one particular church, examining church records and bulletins to establish a history of music ministers and organists, hymnals, choirs, and other aspects of church music programs.