"A six-week course exploring medieval music and the intertwined powers of politics and religion. Through vivid manuscripts and wild tales of saints, kings, and even a corrupt horse, discover how song shaped faith, identity, and power. This online course, taught by Sonja Maurer-Dass, starts on September 28th, with live sessions each Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST. (All sessions are recorded so you can watch them at your convenience)."
"Through vivid manuscripts and wild tales of saints, kings, and even a corrupt horse, discover how song shaped faith, identity, and power. This online course, taught by Sonja Maurer-Dass, starts on September 28th, with live sessions each Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST. (All sessions are recorded so you can watch them at your convenience)."
A six-week online course examines medieval music and the interplay of politics and religion. Vivid manuscripts and lively hagiographic tales illustrate how song shaped faith, communal identity, and authority. Stories include saints, kings, and a notorious corrupt horse that reveal cultural values and power dynamics. Weekly live sessions occur Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST beginning September 28. Recordings are available for later viewing. Participants can expect close readings of musical manuscripts, contextual analysis of religious and political institutions, and exploration of how musical practice influenced social formations and ideological claims in medieval societies.
Read at Medievalists.net
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