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Concordia Theological Seminary’s Good Shepherd Institute of Pastoral Theology and Sacred Music announces the release of an 80-minute DVD with Dolby Surround Stereo called: Singing the Faith-Living the Lutheran Musical Heritage. This is a four-week study that tells the history of Lutheran congregational song and is viewable in four 20-minute segments or as a play all video. This teaching aid includes a 32 page teacher’s guide and reproducible classroom handouts. Click here for a preview.

The course is taught by Christopher Boyd Brown (Boston University, School of Theology), Kevin J. Hildebrand (Concordia Theological Seminary), Martin Jean (Yale University–Institute of Sacred Music), Robin Leaver (Westminster Choir College), Richard C. Resch (Concordia Theological Seminary), Carl F. Schalk (Concordia University Chicago), Stephen P. Starke (St. John Lutheran Church, Bay City, Michigan), and Daniel Zager (Eastman School of Music).

The DVD features congregational singing in many settings as well as performances by Martin Jean; The Bach Vesper Choir of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City with Rick Erickson as Cantor; and Craig Cramer from The University of Notre Dame. Glorious artwork from all over the world accompanies the story.

The DVD package may be purchased from the Seminary Bookstore or directly from Concordia Publishing House from their Web site or call 1-800-325-3040. The product number is 99-2260 and is listed at $24.95. All proceeds will benefit The Good Shepherd Institute of Pastoral Theology and Sacred Music.