The Role and Function of Music in Corporate Worship

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This course is both a historical study of music in Christian liturgy, and an exploration of the contemporary issues—theological, communal, and pastoral—pertaining to music in worship and congregational life. Topics for discussion will include genres of church music (e.g. psalmody, chant, hymnody, praise-and-worship, gospel); the role of choirs, cantors, and instruments; clergy/musician relationships; and resources for music and worship planning.