MU1525 Syllabus Fall2000 Luther Seminary Home Grindal Home . A brief survey of hymnody with attention to the traditions of hymnody from the psalms, to the most contemporary songs of praise. Attention is paid to the use of hymns in the worship service, as well as the lives and work of several foundational hymn writers or epochs, e.g., Ambrose, Luther, psalm tradition of Geneva, Wesley, black and white spiritual traditions, contemporary hymn explosion.
Students write short papers on one hymn a week and a final paper on one topic.
Course includes a lab component in which the music of the hymns will be sung. Music and Hymnody core elective.