Catholic Mass and Its Music

Catalog description

The course explores the structure of the Roman Mass, the role of music in faith formation, the major reforms in the Church's history; their cause and results, and the musical culture of the Church following the Second Vatican Council. Students will demonstrate understanding of Catholicism, including its worldview, ethics, history, text, and/or intercultural relations historically and at present. Pre-requisite RELS 110 or RELS 152 or RELS 161 .