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Details for WOR205 Worship, Arts and Church History

Through this subject, students will delve into the complex relationship between the Christian church and the creative arts across centuries. This subject examines how the arts have been both championed and constrained by the church. Students will analyse historical music and arts from biblical times to the modern era, gaining insights into their influence on faith and church practices.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: WOR205
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Daniel Thornton

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Analyse examples of Music and the Arts from the Old Testament;
  2. Summarize expressions of Music and the Arts from the New Testament;
  3. Explain the role of Music and the Arts in early church history;
  4. Compare the ways in which the church encouraged or restricted the development of Music and the Arts from Medieval times to the 20th Century.

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to Worship, Arts and Church History
  2. Ancient Music and Arts
  3. New Testament Music and Creative Arts
  4. Worship and the Arts in Early Church History
  5. Worship and the Arts in Church History (17th Century – 20th Century)
  6. Secular and Sacred Music/Arts Historic Periods (17th Century – 20th Century)
  7. Arts Around the World

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-learning (online)
  • Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Book Review (25%)
  • Short Answer Test (25%)
  • Oral Presentation (25%)
  • Debate (10%)
  • Case Study (15%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided