Undergraduate Course: Special History in Music: Music in Christian Worship (MUSI10009)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk |
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Course description |
This course provides a detailed study of the role played by music in the liturgies of various Christian denominations. Historical background will be combined with modern practice; visits to church services followed by discussion, will inform discussions about the appropriateness of various styles of music for different worship contexts. The use of the organ will also be studied. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least three Music courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Students should have an historical awareness of variety of musics used in contemporary church worship.
- They should have examined a representative sample of liturgical music and studied it both contextually and analytically.
- They should have an appreciation of the historical and contemporary role of the organ in worship.
- They should appreciate the central part played by the hymn in worship in all denominations. |
Assessment Information
Two essays c.3,000 words each (40% each). One presentation (20%). |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Noel O'Regan
Tel: (0131 6)50 2429
Email: N.O'Regan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: Lindsay.Hunter@ed.ac.uk |
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