AP/RLST 3700 3.00

Music, Myth and Ritual

Offers a cross-cultural survey of the role of music in mythology and ritual focusing on exoteric form and esoteric meaning. Explores archetypes (e.g. deities, birds, angels, shamans, bards), mythologies, liturgies, and artistic traditions from the perspectives of history, social context,symbolism and spirituality. Relationships between traditions, relevance to contemporary culture, and the significance of music fulfilling essential, non-material human needs are examined.

RELIGIOUS TRADITION(S) COVERED: Multiple

Cross-listed as FA/MUSIC 3700 3.00.

Course Category: Religion, Literature, and the Arts