About this Event

One-week course at the St. Mark's College Summer Institute - Open to all learners, new and returning

Broaden your understanding and love of music and how it relates to our Catholic tradition. Listen to and sing diverse examples of Catholic music from across time and around the world. Learn about the theological and cultural contexts of these musical treasures. No musical experience is necessary.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand a basic historical framework into which particular pieces of Catholic music can be situated
• Employ techniques for listening to and talking about particular pieces of Catholic music that are encountered in worship and daily life
• Analyze how music is used in Catholic liturgy through observation and participation
• Connect developments in Catholic music with its with broader cultural, artistic, and ecclesial contexts
• Be more aware of how others appreciate Catholic music differently than themselves
• Value the diversity of Catholic music across time and around the world
• Learn more about particular pieces of Catholic music on their own

Dr. Carl Bear
Monday-Friday, July 4-8, 2022 (1 week)
9:00am–12:00pm
$250 for continuing education (discounts available-contact for information)

About the Summer Institute: Come learn and pray in a vibrant community of faith at St. Mark's College on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus. This year's Summer Institute includes both graduate and continuing education courses, liturgies, a special workshop and BBQ, and other opportunities for learning and discussion.

The Summer Institute offers all who are interested - including those who work in education, parish ministry, healthcare, and other professions - the opportunity to engage deeply in reflection and discussion.