TRS 366 The Mysteries of the Life of Christ in Theology and Music
This course discusses theological and musical interpretations of the life of Jesus. Following the liturgical year, we will read theological interpretations of "the Mysteries of the Life of Christ" (St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Benedict XVI) and we will listen to and analyze several musical interpretations, starting with H‰ndel's Messiah and including Bach (Matt‰us Passion), contemporary (P‰rt, Tavener, MacMillan) and popular (Jesus Christ Superstar) interpretations. We will also look at the history of sacred music (Schaefer) and a contemporary discussion (Begbie).
Prerequisite
TRS 201 or TRS 201H or
HSTR 101