HLMU-3310 Music History I–Fa, Su 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. Prerequisites: HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature; THMU-2210 Music Theory III; permission of instructor. HLMU-3320 Music History II–Sp, Su 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from 1800 to the present time, giving special attention to romantic, 20th century, and contemporary music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. Prerequisites: HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature; THMU-2210 Music Theory III; permission of instructor. HLMU-3400 Global Music–Fa 3 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of the world’s music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $50) (odd years) HLMU-3420 Music of the Church–Fa 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) HLMU-3430 Jazz History–Fa 3 hours Survey of jazz as an American art form shaped by both Western and non-Western musical traditions. Through guided listening and historical study, students examine major jazz styles, influential musicians, and the role of improvisation in a multicultural society. The course explores the relationship between jazz and social, cultural, and historical developments in the United States as well as its influence on American popular and classical music. (even years) HLMU-3920 Writing and Research in Music–Fa 2 hours Development and mastery of skills in research and writing in music necessary for professional success. HLMU-4110 Choral Literature–Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4980 Special Topics: Music History–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in music. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310 Music History I and HLMU-3320 Music History II or permission of instructor. HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310 Music History I, HLMU3320 Music History II. Honors (HON) Freshman Humanities Sequence: HON-1010,1020 The Making of the Modern Mind 10 hours HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages 5 hours This course explores the development of historical, religious, philosophical, and artistic movements from creation to the 16th century. Emphasis is given to historical influence between intellectual eras and biblical evaluation of historical worldviews. HON-1020 5 hours Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions This course explores the development of historical, religious, philosophical, and artistic movements from the 16th century to the present. Emphasis is given to historical influence between intellectual eras and biblical evaluation of historical worldviews. HON-3020 Honors Seminar 2 hours Investigation of special topics that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Seminars are focused on the liberal arts from an interdisciplinary perspective. Past offerings include: C.S. Lewis; Biblical Canon; Music and Nationalism; Change, Emergence, or Design?; and Human Personhood. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; HON-1020 Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions. HON-4900 Independent Study in Honors 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisites: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; instructor approval. HON-4910 Honors Senior Colloquium I 1 hour Development of a generic understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4920 Honors Senior Colloquium II 1 hour Development of a disciplinary understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4950 Honors Senior Project 1–2 hours The writing of an interdisciplinary research project. Humanities (HUM) HUM-1100 Lyceum–Fa, Sp 1 hour The Lyceum Reading Group provides an interdisciplinary forum for students from diverse majors to explore thoughtful works of fiction and nonfiction that probe life's most important questions. Through discussion-based seminars and guest speaker engagements, participation will strengthen critical thinking skills and deepen their sense of academic community. The course aims to foster robust dialogue and personal reflection in a Christcentered context. Repeatable. Credit/No Credit. HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities–Fa, Sp 3 hours Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. (Fee: $75) HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus on the art traditions in music. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring students as far as possible along the road to being music-lovers. HUM-4980 Special Topics: Humanities–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in humanities. Industrial and Innovative Design (IDES) IDES-2000 History and Influences of Design–Sp 3 hours Survey of design from the 17th century to the present. The course highlights significant stages in the development and pivotal influences of design including technological advances, individual works, key movements, schools of thought, and approaches relative to time(s) and culture(s). Crosslisted with VCD. Page 278 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions HLMU-3310 – IDES-2000
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