Course Syllabus
 
3 Credit Hour

Course Learning Resources:

The Sound of Light: The History of Gospel and Christian Music by Don Cusic (Paperback - April 1, 2002) 35 Used & new from $0.99  (1)

Recommended Supplemental Resources: 1) The Rebirth of Music by Lamar Boschman; 2) The Music of Jesus by Mark Hijleh; 3) Music and Ministry:  A Biblical Counterpoint by Calvin M. Johansson; 4) Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers by Patrick Kavanaugh Biblegateway.com – Biblegateway is an online resource with numerous Bible translations for you to refer to when investigating music from a biblical perspective.

Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the Resources page.

Course Description

This course presents the historical development of Christian and Gospel music from its early foundations in America and throughout the 20^th century.  Developments are also traced from a spiritual and cultural perspective.

 Course Learning Objectives

The purposes of this course will:

1. Provide a historical foundation of Christian/Gospel music genres.

2. Examine the influence of secularism in Christian/Gospel music.

3. Investigate the impact of Christian/Gospel music in popular culture.

4. Provide a background for the use of recording technology beginning in the 20^th Century.

Course Policies:

Attendance
This is a 16-week course.  Its requirements include 5 assignments which you will complete and submit via the Internet.  We will also engage in discussion which will enable you to have regular contact with your instructor and other classmates if appropriate.

I will be available for you to answer any questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed.

Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment are provided in the grade components below.

Time Management
Please be sure to manage your time for your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete your work over the 16-week period. If you need suggestions in making time management plan, I will be glad to assist you.

Communication
Communication and discussion are important aspects to an effective online course because they will allow us to interact in a virtual environment. We will primarily communicate via e-mail. Please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same.

Evaluation Material

Assignments
There are 5 assignments for this course.

Grade Components

          There will be a total of 800 points for this course:

          720-800=A

          640-719=B

          560-639=C

          480-559=D

         below 480=F

Individual assignments: 160pts. x 5=800pts.
 

How to Take This Course:

Assignments are posted on the Assignments page. Before you start working on assignments, please email me and introduce yourself. I would like to know more about you and your educational goals and what you hope to gain through this course. Once I receive your response, I will send one back to you.

To begin the course, visit the Syllabus page, which includes course policies and the expectations for your work.  Please see the Assignments page for a detailed course agenda.

After you complete and submit assignments, I will evaluate them and provide feedback. Once you have completed the course assignments, your work for the course is done and a grade will be posted to your record.

Please feel free to contact me at any time during the course.  If there are any issues with the course that you feel are unclear, please let me know and I will clarify them for you.