Syllabus for MUS 350—Hymnology 2 Credit Hours Spring 2003 I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Studies the development of hymnody from the Early Church to contemporary usages. Examines 19th and 20th century Gospel hymns and their effective use in the Christian church of today. Prerequisities: None II. COURSE GOALS The purpose of this course is to enable the student to obtain information concerning the development of hymns in Christianity for those in the ministry of music in making congregational singing more interesting, meaningful, and spiritually informative. III. COURSE OBJECTIVES As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to do the following: A. Name the major hymn text and hymn tune writers. B. Trace important hymnody tends. C. Describe the use of hymnals in terms of format, context, purpose, and design. IV. TEXTBOOKS Required Textbooks Eskew, Harry and Hugh McElrath. Sing with Understanding. Nashville: Church Street Press, 1995. Fettke, Tom. The Celebration Hymnal. Nashville: Word Music, 1997. V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES C. University Policies and Procedures 1. Attendance at each class or laboratory is mandatory at Oral Roberts University. 2. Double cuts will be assessed for absences immediately preceding or following holidays. 3. Excessive absences can reduce a student’s grade or deny credit for the course. 4. Students taking a late exam because of an unauthorized absence will be charged a late exam fee. 5. Students and faculty at Oral Roberts University adhere to all laws addressing the ethical use of others’ materials, whether it is in the form of print, video, multimedia, or computer software. 6. Final exams cannot be given before their scheduled times. Students need to check the final exam schedule before planning return flights or other events at the end of the semester. B. Department Policies and Procedures – see the Music Department Student Handbook. 1 C. Course Policies and Procedures Evaluation Procedures 1. Written Examinations Exam #1 - 20% (Week 7) Exam #2 - 20% (Week 14) Final Exam - 30% 2. Hymn Tune Recognition Tests (15%) Test #1 - Week 5 Test #2 - Week 9 Test #3 - Week 12 3. Term Paper - (15%) Due Week 13 A 10-page, typed double-spaced paper on a personality in the history of hymnody (Calvin, Watts, Luther, etc.) or a major subject area (Pietism, the Chorale, Anabaptist, etc.) This paper is to be a well-documented, scholarly presentation. VI. COURSE CALENDAR Week 1-2 Introduction to the course, hymnal evaluations and handbooks/ Hymn Analysis/Rhetorical Devices Week 3 Inclusive language, God language, Psalters, psalm tunes Week 4 Byzantine Hymnody, Latin Hymnody, Lutheran Chorale Week 5-6 Psalmody, English Hymnody (Watts, Wesleys, Moravian Hymnody). Week 7 Oxford Movement, Victorian Movement Week 8 German Hymns, American Singing School, Sunday School Movement Week 9 Folk Hymnody, Negro Spirituals, Camp-Meeting Songs Week 10 Traditional and Contemporary Gospel Choruses, The Gospel Song Week 11 Spring Break Week 12 Contemporary Hymnody, Charismatic Renewal Week 13 How to develop a Hymn Singing Church Week 14 Student Term Paper Reports Week 15 Student Term Paper Reports Week 16 Final Examination 2 Dr. Randy Guthrie. MUS 350 Hymnology Music Name of Instructor Course No. Title of Course Name of Department ASSESSMENT OF COURSE MISSION MAJOR OUTCOMES COURSE GOALS GOALS The lifestyle at ORU is rooted in the Within a Christian, Charismatic Understand how hymns are used in STIMULI: word "Wholeness." ORU seeks to environment, provide students an the church. educate the whole person, with excellent undergraduate foundation Examinations balanced emphasis placed on the in music. Recognize hymn tunes by name. development of mind, spirit, and Term paper body. Provide professional training for a Describe the use of hymnals in career as a music teacher, terms of format, content purpose, Aural exams GENERAL OUTCOMES performer, composer, and church and design. musician. 1. Spiritual Development Trace hymnological trends. Become intellectually aware of a CRITERIA: 2. Physical Development wide variety of music by listening, Articulate a philosophy of analyzing, creating, and recreating. congregational music ministry. Written Exams = 3. Communication 20%--20%--30% = 70% Total Attain proficiency on a primary 4. Analysis instrument and at least functional Term Paper = 15% piano skills, also knowledge and 5. Problem Solving skill in music theory and in music Aural exams = 15% history. 6. Valuing in Decision-making To Gain knowledge and skill to pass 7. Social Interaction along these areas of knowledge to others. 8. Global Perspectives 9. Effective Citizenship 10. Aesthetic Responsiveness 3.