The Music Department at Conrad Grebel and the University of Waterloo

Church Music and Worship

Church Music and Worship is an interdisciplinary program of study which may be taken in conjunction with many existing programs in Arts and other faculties at the University of Waterloo. The program consists of Music, Religious Studies, and Church Music and Worship practicum courses. The program is designed to prepare students with the theoretical and practical background for the consideration of questions related to the function of music in a worship setting. It provides a course of study for those who have special interest in working in the area of music in worship.

PROGRAM POSSIBILITIES
Students registered in regular or degree programs may register for the Option/Minor. Students in non-degree or post-degree studies may be admitted to the Diploma.

Requirements are identical for all programs (option, minor, or diploma). Students must complete ten term courses from those listed below with a cumulative average of at least 65%. All courses are regular 0.5 courses and count towards fulfillment of requirements for graduation. Before registration, students should consult with the Program Director,Dr. Ken Hull, at the University of Waterloo Music Department, Conrad Grebel University College, to determine which courses will be available during the coming year.

Option/Minor

Students enrolled in Honours or Four-Year General Major academic plans in Arts, or in Honours plans in other faculties, may elect to pursue a Minor or Option in Church Music and Worship. Students must complete ten courses from the list below, with a cumulative average of at least 65%. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the Program Director in the Department of Music.

Students should note that no more than five courses can be double-counted with their major.

Diploma

This program is for full- or part-time students who wish to explore issues of church music but who are not necessarily seeking a University degree or who already hold such a degree. Students must choose five courses from the required course list below. For the Diploma to be granted, the cumulative average in these courses must be at least 65%.

REQUIRED COURSES (5 courses)

CMW 363	Christian Hymnody
CMW 364	Worship and Music
RS 240	History of Christianity
RS 235	Jesus: Life and Legacy or
RS 236	Paul: Life and Letters
MUSIC 253	Cathedral and Court: Music to 1600 or
MUSIC 254	Monteverdi to Mozart: Music from 1600-1800

ELECTIVE COURSES I

(2 courses from different groups)

Biblical

RS 100E	Biblical Studies 1
RS 235	Jesus: Life and Legacy
RS 236	Paul: Life and Letters
RS 335	Unity and Diversity in the New Testament

Historical

RS 343	Reformation History
RS 248	The Anglican Tradition
RS 344	The Radical Reformation
RS 348	Vatican II: Assessments and Perspectives

Theological

RS 100K	Introduction to Theology
RS 151	Roman Catholicism
RS 250	History of Christian Thought
RS 291A	A Spirit in Motion: Secular and Religious Spiritualities Today I
RS 291B	A Spirit in Motion: Secular and Religious Spiritualities Today II

ELECTIVE COURSES II

(3 courses not previously selected)

CMW 201&2	Two terms of Worship Practicum
MUSIC 116 & 117	Two terms of Chapel Choir
MUSIC 222	Conducting 1
MUSIC 231	Psychology of Music
MUSIC 245	World Music
MUSIC 253 OR MUSIC 254	Cathedral and Court: Music to 1600 OR Monteverdi to Mozart: Music from 1600-1800
MUSIC 322	Conducting 2
MUSIC 334	Women, Music and Gender
MUSIC 355	Music and Culture Travel Course
MUSIC 376	Composition