CATH-142 Sacred Music: A Survey of Music as Prayer

Ewachiw, Neil

This course will trace the development of music as prayer through the
ages, from the earliest recorded history to modern times. We will
explore some of the ways in which church history and societal changes
have affected the development of sacred music as an art form, as well
as its role in worship. Topics to be discussed will include
Plainchant, Jewish Liturgical Music, evolution of the Mass as a
musical form, Bach and the Protestant Reformation, divergence of
Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican traditions, Gospel Music, and music
for the contemporary worship service. We will also study non-western
traditions from a musical/historical standpoint, in order to gain a
better global perspective. We will listen to and explore musical
examples representative of each of the topics covered throughout the
semester and opportunities for field study will be provided.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Other academic years
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• 2006-2007 Fall and Spring
• 2007-2008 Fall and Spring
• 2009-2010 Fall and Spring
• 2010-2011 Fall and Spring
• 2012-2013 Fall and Spring
• 2013-2014 Fall and Spring

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