RELST 3312

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RELST 3312
Music in World Religions

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

How does music relate to the divine? This class investigates the dynamic nexus of music, theology, and socio-cultural forces in Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.  Students will acquire knowledge of a variety of musical systems and will think and write critically about topics including the role of gender in public and private worship, sacred song and protest, and artistic freedom and liturgical censure. Repertoire will range from Handel's Messiah to African American spirituals, 'cham (Tibetan ritual dance), tajwid (Qur'anic recitation), and bhajan (Hindu devotional music).  Semester-long projects in a religious tradition of each student's choice will combine traditional research methods with creative investigations tailored to individual skill sets (field work, composition, performance, analysis, …) Knowledge of Western notation not required.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MUSIC 3312

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16633 RELST 3312   LEC 001

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