154 Graduate Course Descriptions
CA Christian Arts CA550 Tutorial in Christian Arts (1-3) 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 Study in Christian Arts (1-3) Guided, independent, introductory research in Christian arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. CA/WO614 Worship and the Arts (3) 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. This course examines 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 of exploration include creative writing, music (particularly popular and world music), the visual arts, the environment for worship, drama, and movement and postures for worship. The course develops criteria for guidance as it selects expressions to include in corporate worship events and explores practical ways of incorporating artistic offerings in worship. CA650 Tutorial in Christian Arts (1-3) 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) From old song to new song: That is the method and aim of this course. In it, students follow the footsteps of John and Charles Wesley in using theological training to develop songs for worship. This seminar-type course explores various collections of classic worship materials, including Wesleyan hymnody, to uncover profound theological themes and motifs. Students are 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 are 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: TH501.
2012-2013 Academic Catalog
CA699 Independent Study in Christian Arts (1-3) Guided, independent, intermediate research in Christian arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. CA750 Tutorial in Christian Arts (1-3) 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 Study in Christian Arts (1-3) Guided, independent, advanced research in Christian arts. See academic policy. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.