AUMUS 270 - Liturgical Arts I

★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to ritual and its role within Christian celebration. An examination of the liturgical year, liturgies and hymns, contemporary styles of worship, ecumenism, cultural diversity, inclusive language, instruments in the service, and professional concerns of the church musician. Current rural, urban, English, French, multicultural, and First Nations communities are addressed, including their respective histories and futures within Canada. Projects include the designing of liturgies and composing of music for diverse communities. Prerequisite: AUMUS 260 or consent of the instructor.