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Psalms day at Sarum College

13 February @ 10:00 - 16:00

Listening to the Psalms course

Whether it’s a hymn, a choral anthem, or a gospel song, every piece of church music is essentially a musical “sermon”: an interpretation of a sacred text that attempts to reveal its meaning and its spiritual power. Yet, though we enjoy sacred music as worshippers or listeners, we rarely get the opportunity to think carefully about the ways it affects how we understand the Bible. As a result, most of us miss out on the rich perspectives on Scripture that great sacred music can provide.

Through a series of interactive discussion sessions, participants will learn listening skills that will help them unlock the unique power of sacred music as a resource for their own learning, preaching, or teaching. Focusing on the Book of Psalms, the day will end with a live, interactive performance of brand-new compositions in which participants can practice their newly-acquired skills. Participants will also explore the St. John’s Bible as a means of gaining perspectives on how contemporary visual artists have responded to the Psalms.

This course is for anyone who wants to discover new and rich ways of encountering the Bible, or wants to learn how to experience church music in deeper ways. No musical experience of any kind is necessary.

Details

Date:
13 February
Time:
10:00 - 16:00
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/

Organiser

Sarum College
Phone
01722 424800
Email
info@sarum.ac.uk
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Venue

Sarum College
19 The Close
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EE United Kingdom
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Phone
01722 424800
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