TRS 1300 Jesus in Music
(formerly TRS 130)
This course examines several accounts of Jesus' last week, in both words and music, and considers their significance. Building on a study of historical knowledge and gospel accounts, the course focuses on hearing and viewing, and on studying and comparing, audio and video portraits of Jesus in various kinds of music, including classical and contemporary, and sacred and secular forms. Among other works, primary attention is given to two historically significant yet very different portraits of Jesus: the classic work of baroque sacred music, St. Matthew Passion (1727), by J. S. Bach, and the modern rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar (1971), by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The course may be appreciated by those who enjoy music, but does not require any specialized musical knowledge.
Distribution
Theology & Religious Studies