The Many Languages of African-American Christian Worship and Music

James Abbington, Emory University

June 19-30, 2006

Sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Funds provided by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Seminar Description
Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker once said, "If you listen to what Black people are singing religiously, it will provide a clue as to what is happening to them sociologically." This is precisely the focus and objective of this two week session.  The discussions, readings, and writing will consider the sociological, theological, and musicological aspects while considering the sacred music and  worship of African Americans.  The many languages of African American sacred music and worship can only be adequately examined and researched through the interdisciplinary lens of the culture that produces it.

This session is open to musicians, theologians, historians, sociologists, and cultural anthropologist whose research interest includes African American sacred music and worship.

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