Thursday, October 24, 2013
The Christian Call to Prayer
In some primarily Catholic, Anglican, or Lutheran countries the Angelus Bells are rung three times a day to call Christians to pray (at six in the morning, noon, and six in the evening). In particular, these bells are intended to focus our minds on the mystery of the incarnation. In Ireland, television stations pause every evening at 6 to allow Christians a moment to pray. Here's an example of that break. Consider taking a moment each day to do likewise.
Monday, October 21, 2013
"The Life of Muhammad” by Ibn Ishaq
For those of you who would like to read ahead. Here's the biography of Muhammad we'll be reading in the coming weeks.
"The Life of Muhammad” by Ibn Ishaq
"The Life of Muhammad” by Ibn Ishaq
Conversion of Clovis
If you have time, please read the following chapters from Gregory of Tour's History of the Franks
Class Note
Please note, we will be daubing our walls in class this week. Please bring a change of work clothing, as the process can get quite messy. Also, students may wish to wear gardening or rubber gloves during the process. Feel free to bring gloves, if you would prefer to keep your hands clean.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Documentary Guidelines
1. Ten minutes long
2. 1-2 Fictional characters with speaking roles
3. 2-3 Non-fictional characters with speaking roles
4. Include Sound-effects and Music
5. Historically accurate
6. Should include a narrator
7. Submitted via email or cd in .wav format.
8. Use only music and sound that are copyright free!
9. Focuses on the regions and periods discussed in the first semester.
10. Each episode should include a clear plot arc.
Free Recording Software: Audacity
Free Sound Effects: Freesound
Free Music: ClassicalCat
To get an idea of how this should sound, check out Adventures in Odyssey.
Your Documentary Proposal should include the following information:
1. Time period and location
2. Character list
3. A paragraph description of the plot arc
2. 1-2 Fictional characters with speaking roles
3. 2-3 Non-fictional characters with speaking roles
4. Include Sound-effects and Music
5. Historically accurate
6. Should include a narrator
7. Submitted via email or cd in .wav format.
8. Use only music and sound that are copyright free!
9. Focuses on the regions and periods discussed in the first semester.
10. Each episode should include a clear plot arc.
Free Recording Software: Audacity
Free Sound Effects: Freesound
Free Music: ClassicalCat
To get an idea of how this should sound, check out Adventures in Odyssey.
Your Documentary Proposal should include the following information:
1. Time period and location
2. Character list
3. A paragraph description of the plot arc
Old Roman Chant
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- Dominus dixit ad me:
- Filius meus es tu,
- ego hodie genui te.
- Quare fremuerunt gentes:
- et populi meditati sunt inania?
- Gloria Patri.
- The Lord hath said to me:
- Thou art My Son,
- this day have I begotten Thee.
- Why have the Gentiles raged,
- and the people devised vain things?
- Glory be to the Father.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Ambrosian Chant (c. 5th century AD)
Ambrosian Chant
With Thee is the principality
in the day of Thy strength:
in the brightness of the Saints,
from the womb before the morning star I begot Thee.
The Lord said to my Lord:
Sit Thou at My right hand,
until I make Thy enemies Thy footstool.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Early Byzantine Chant
from the Service of the Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace
The Three Youths
Constantine and the Council of Nicea (325 AD)
Constantine the Great
Constantine and the Early Church
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