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MAWL 5307   (3-3-0)   Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
The course will equip the graduate student with an understanding of the nature and function of corporate song in the service of Worship. It will explore the historical development of corporate song throughout the history of Christianity. Class instruction will include the study of Psalms, Chorales, Hymns, Gospel Songs and Contemporary Christian Song. The Sacred Song as literature will be explored. The importance of song to the theological education of the church will be featured. Early Church Song, Psalmody, and the development of the Hymn in England and America will be pursued. Analysis of current trends in the use of corporate song in the worship and mission of the church will be explored.   Spring.
Prerequisite: None.