Music and Worship

10 Credits

Module Content:

This module covers a consideration of the role of music in Christian worship with reference to historical and contemporary styles and influences. It also provides a practical introduction to simple teaching and performance skills in enabling congregational musical participation and the enrichment of worship. Students will be enabled to understand the underlying doctrine and theology of what is being sung and will learn how to connect sung worship with the lectionary. Students will also be introduced to a range of sung worship styles.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module students will be able:

• Explain the role of music in Christian worship.
• Recognise the theological content and historical context of hymnody.
• Identify opportunities for music in worship, both formal and informal,
• Describe some of the key influences and genres in the Church’s music,
• Demonstrate basic competence in vocal or instrumental performance for use in worship,
• Choose music for worship in seasons of the church’s year and for particular occasions,
• Learn how to preside effectively and enable others to lead worship,

Methodology:

Part-time Mode A:

This module will be taught through a series of lectures and student-led seminars. Students will be required to participate and lead class seminars and also to take part in collaborative small groups and independent study. There will also be practical demonstrations and performance related work.

Part-time Mode B:

This module will be taught through workbook and DVD lectures. Students will also contribute to online seminars and will be required to engage in independent study of set texts. Students will also be required to take part in collaborative small groups and independent study. There will also be practical demonstrations and performance related work.

Assessment: This module is assessed by coursework totalling 5,000 words.

Contact Hours: 40 Student Work Load: 200 - 250 hrs