PHL U230 - Sound,Music,and Religion

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Explores the relationship between religion, sound, and musical expression. Particular attention is paid to the interpretive and symbolic understandings of sonic expressions of religiosity including chanting, mantra use, choir and congregational singing, and speaking in tongues. Objectives are to familiarize the students with some of the key sonic expressions within the Christian, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions, to explore the methods of studying musical and sonic theology, and to analyze these traditions' own debates about the use of sound and music in religious practice.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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