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Faith and Music Subject Guide

Introduction

The Hekman Library is rich in resources on the subject of faith integration into all areas of study. To guide you as you search for materials on faith and its integration with the disciplines, the librarians, with faculty input, have gathered these core resources together.

This is a resource that will grow with time. Please feel free to suggest additions. Drop a note to the liaison librarian in music, and the librarian will consider your suggestion.


Core Resources


Research Databases


(Consult this list for interdisciplinary databases)

ATLA Religion Database


Journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews on such topics as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religious perspectives on social issues.
View:  Online

Religious & Theological Abstracts


R&TA currently abstracts more than 400 journals, with summaries produced by a team of scholars from around the world.
View:  Online Annotation

Web Sources



Calvin Institute of Christian Worship


The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship aims to promote the scholarly study of the theology, history, and practice of Christian worship and the renewal of worship in worshiping communities across North America and beyond.
View:  Online

Institute for Worship Studies Bibliography on Worship


This massive nearly 50-page bibliography directs students of Christian worship to general theological resources on worship; introductory, historical, and theological resources for worship study; and worship design resources.
View:  Online

Periodicals



Books & Culture: a Christian Review

- Z1219 .B86
View:  Online  In Print

CCM: Music, Faith & Culture

- BV4485 .C63
View:   In Print

Christian Educators Journal

- LC351 .C4
View:   In Print

Christianity and the Arts

- BR115.A8 C475
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Journal of Education & Christian Belief (JE&CB)

- LC351 .S67
A journal that is international in scope, having editorial advisors from Canada, Singapore, Australia, Wales, England, Spain, Norway, and South Africa. The journal is edited by Dr. David Smith (Director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning) and John Shortt, head of research and development at the Stapleford Centre. JE&CB is published semiannually.
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Reformed Music Journal

- ML5 .R4
View:   In Print

WebCat Search Hints

- Subject-specific hints for searching the library catalog

Subject headings to use when looking for faith and music resources:

  • Music--Religious aspects--Christianity
  • Singing--Religious aspects--Christianity
  • Church music

Authors who publish in this area are Jeremy Begbie, Eric Routley, Harold Best, Jon Michael Spencer, and Paul Westermeyer, to name a few.

Music Subject Guide Librarian


DeMey, Kathy

Reference Librarian

Contact Info:
Hekman Library 200 Phone: 526-6310 Email: kdemeyATcalvin.edu; Liaison areas: Music, Art, French, Spanish. Office hours: Monday 12:30-3, 5-6; Tuesday 5-6; Wednesday 4-6; Thursday 5-10; Friday 12:30-3.

Help is also generally available from a research specialist at the Research Assistance Desk on the main floor.
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