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MUS 334 Hymnology Three credit hours
An in-depth examination of the music and texts of hymns of various styles and genres. Emphasizes performance
practices of hymns; procedures for choosing hymns theologically and thematically compatible with liturgies;
seasonal and special church services; musical analysis of selected hymn repertoires; and historical developments of
congregational song to the present. Students present individual reports and papers on topics relating to the history
and musical genres and styles of hymns. Prerequisites: MUS 143 and 144.