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Lift Every Voice and Sing: A History of Gospel Music and African American Musical Traditions
MUSC 267
Spring 2026
Section: 01  

This course will look at the cultural and historical background of Gospel Music, tracing it back to the pre-slavery era, and working our way up until the gospel music of today. This course is for students who are interested in why gospel music is such a universally beloved genre and tradition. While the course will focus on the formation of Gospel music, a diversity of other African American musical genres will be covered in this course.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Music)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on NOV-21-2025
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