Topics to be covered: The course is organized around eleven
contrasting pieces of Christian music. Each day will divide into
three: (a) the general overview, (b) the musical craft, and (c)
the theological context. The general overview will introduce the
broad themes, which are as follows: - What is worship - Musical
and Revivalist Preaching - Music and the Charismatic Movement -
Music and Liturgy - Music and Biblical narrative - The
Spirituals The eleven contrasting examples of Christian music
will then be explored both in terms of musical composition and
theology. The week will be organized as follows: Monday: Amazing
Grace: Can it be Tuesday: Shine Jesus Shine; Magnificat and Nunc
Dimmitis Wednesday: Handle’s Messiah; Vivaldi’s Gloria Thursday:
Streams of Worship; Swing Low Sweet Chariot Friday: Just as I
am; I lift my hands. Rationale for and goals of the course: This
course meets a number of the teaching goals; it is aimed at
clergy, pastors, lay people with an interest in the musical
experience. It stres