Church Music in FinlandLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: Upon the completion of the course, the student - is able to describe the chant traditions used in the Finnish Orthodox Church and their origins - is familiar with the development of chant books and the art of composition in the Orthodox Church of Finland - is able to analyse the historical development of the cantors’ training and profession in the 20th–21st centuries

Content

During the course, the student becomes acquainted with the chant traditions in the Orthodox Church of Finland, the field of composing and publishing church music, and the cantors’ training and profession.

Further information

Time: 1st–4th periods Offering data: Major students of church music. Campus: Joensuu Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Critical thinking, Interaction and Communication

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: 1) Lectures 16 h, independent work 119 h, OR 2) Independent work 135 h Evaluation criteria: Assignments, 0–5