LT 321 - Latin Hymns of the Roman Church

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

The Good News of the Incarnation began with a hymn when the angels sang Gloria in excelsis Deo. Hymns are at the center of Jewish and Christian worship. This course will look at some of the most famous biblical hymns of both testaments as well as those written by some of the greatest Latin poets of the Roman Church: Saint Ambrose, Prudentius, Pope Saint Gregory the Great, Venantius Fortunatus, etc. These hymns will be studied at two levels: textual and musical. The basics of Gregorian chant will also be presented. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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