Catholic Mass and its Music

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A Catholic Studies course surveying the structure of the Roman Mass in relation to the major reforms and debates throughout the history of the Catholic faith, including the Church's transition during the Carolingian Renaissance, the Council of Trent, the Thirty-Years Was, the reforms of Pope Pius X, and the Second Vatican Council. Ultimately, students will engage in the role of music in faith formation and how the major reforms in the Church's history have influenced the worship music of today.