Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (Christian Studies) - MA (CSt)
Department
Theology
First Advisor/Committee Member
Brian Bantum, Ph.D., Professor of Theology
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Richard B. Steele, Ph.D., Professor of Moral and Historical Theology
Keywords
Crouch, Andraé (Edward), 1942-2015. Just Andraé—Theology; African American composers; African Americans—Music; Church music—Philosophy and aesthetics; Evangelistic work; Gospel music—United States; Gospel musicians; Gospel singers; Social justice—Religious aspects
Abstract
Each generation of musical artists challenges its audience according to the needs and the tenor of the times. Composer and musical prodigy Andraé Edward Crouch is known as the father of Modern/Contemporary African American Gospel music. Crouch infused traditional gospel, black hymnody, elements of art song, concert music, jazz and R & B forms into his canon. This thesis explores Crouch’s work through the intersection of ideas on theology, imagination, race, poverty systems, liberty and social justice, as well as his convictions for reaching “the lost”, and challenging the church to evolve spiritually towards a greater advancement of God’s Kingdom. His convictions undergirding his work were inextricably linked to his observations of American life in the middle to late twentieth century. While his musical styling enlarged artistic boundaries of gospel music’s traditional genre and typical expressions, his artistic merit and network spanned the depth of modern secular music culture, inspiring generations of musicians, producers and composers.
Recommended Citation
Newby, Stephen Michael, "Andraé Edward Crouch's Musical and Theological Pursuits: An Analysis of Three Pieces from the Just Andraé Album" (2019). Seattle Pacific Seminary Theses. 15.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/spseminary_etd/15
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