Christian Arts

CA550 TUTORIAL IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory Christian Arts. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

CA599 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, introductory research in Christian Arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

CA/WO614WORSHIP AND THE ARTS (3)

Staff
Humanity is created in the image of God. A part of what this means is that the creativity and imagination that God uses in creation is rooted in our nature and being. We will examine many ways that people have sought (and continue to seek) to celebrate the Holy God, through Christ, by the Holy Spirit, through expressions of the arts in worship. Topics we will explore include creative writing, music (particularly popular and world music), the visual arts, the environment for worship, drama, and movement and postures for worship. We will develop criteria for guiding us as we select expressions to include in corporate worship events and explore practical ways of incorporating artistic offerings in worship.

CA650 TUTORIAL IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of intermediate Christian Arts. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

CA/WO660 SONG LYRICS AND THEOLOGY (3)

Ruth
From old song to new song. That will be the method and aim of this course. In it students will follow the footsteps of John and Charles Wesley in using theological training to develop songs for worship. This seminar-type course will explore various collections of classic worship materials, including Wesleyan hymnody, to uncover profound theological themes and motifs. Students will be expected to show theological enrichment by composing lyrics for new worship songs to be shared with the class. Other poetic or liturgical expressions (i.e., a consecratory prayer for the Lord's Supper) are negotiable with the professor. Students' compositions will be evaluated not on the basis of musical quality but on their theological profoundness and suitability for the church's worship of the God revealed in Jesus Christ. Prerequisite: DO501 or ST501.

CA699 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, intermediate research in Christian Arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

CA750 TUTORIAL IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of advanced Christian Arts. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

CA799 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHRISTIAN ARTS (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, advanced research in Christian Arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

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