ST569
Millican
ST569: THEOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY IN THE CLASSICAL MUSICAL TRADITION.
Brady Millican.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course examines various facets of Western classical music,
connecting these features with the individual and corporate experience of
Christian spirituality. Basic components of theology and the experience of the
Holy as the universal source of art will be explored in particular examples of
vocal and instrumental music from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This
exploration will be conducted from personal and biblical perspectives.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Western Classical music possesses a distinct ability to inspire the
spiritual quest and formation of Christians from all strata of society. An
examination of this art can assist students in opening themselves to a new
manifestation of the Holy Spirit's presence in both their individual faith
experience and in communal worship with other believers.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will consist of a mixture of lecture, listening to
musical demonstration (live performance by the instructor as well as repertoire
on compact discs) and interaction between students and instructor. Practical
musical expertise is not required.
REQUIRED READING:
- L'Engle Madeleine. Walking on Water. Wheaton: Harold Shaw
Publishers, 1980.
- Machlis, Joseph and Kristine Forney. The Enjoyment of Music, Shorter
Version. New York: W. W. Norton, 1995.
- Murdoch, Iris. Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals. New York: Allen
Lane-The Penguin Press, 1992. Chapter 7, "Derrida and Structuralism."
- Steiner, George. Real Presences. Chicago: The University of Chicago
Press, 1989.
- Detailed listening (at least 10 hours) to a tape of classical music to be
provided by the instructor.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- The course grade will be based upon class attendance and
participation; a journal kept by the students on the required reading of the
course and its connection to music; and a 5-10 page typed report on required
listening material from the classical repertoire.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets interdisciplinary core course requirement for M.A.C.L.; meets
ministry division requirement in spirituality (SPIR) for M.A.T.--General
Format.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.