Course Dates:
January 20 – February 28, 2025
Pre-requisites for this class are IFDC810 & IFDC820
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This course provides a survey of the development of congregational singing in the Western church experience with an eye on the global church. Areas explored will include a historical look at our hymnody, the rise of contemporary Christian music, the influence of world cultures, text-music relationships, and trends in congregational singing into the 21st century.
Learners will need to obtain these books for this class:
Hymns: A Congregational Study by James R. Sydnor (Hope Publishing Company). You can buy the book as follows:
- Click on this link: https://www.hopepublishing.com/Search/Hymns%20A%20Congregational%20Study.aspx
- Be sure to select the Student Edition at the bottom of the page.
- Click Select & View Cart
- Under New Hope Customers and Guests, type in your email.
- Follow the prompts to complete your order.
Hymnal (The United Methodist Hymnal is preferred but not required)
Live optional session will be set with learners input.
This course is eligible for 3.0 CEU.
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Pre-requisites for this class are IFDC810 & IFDC820
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Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 6
Price: $125
CEUs: 3.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: Yes (Music Ministry)
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About the Instructor
Dr. Jeffery Seeley recently retired as the associate professor of church music at the Mercer University Townsend School of Music and as the director of music at Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia. He holds degrees in music and theology from Lycoming College, Drew University, and Mansfield University, and a D.Min. degree in church music from Emory University. Dr. Seeley, an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church, has held positions as pastor, professor, and church musician for almost 50 years.
Past Learners Said…
“I appreciated the allowance to explore hymnody from both a language and musical perspective. Each of the participants seemed to come at the topics from different viewpoints and this was encouraged.”
“I gained some new ideas for implementing new congregational song into worship.”
“I was able to broaden my understanding of how poets use their words in hymn writing.”
