'The goal of theology is doxology...' (J.I.Packer)
Hi there, and welcome to this site. If you have an interest in music in the context of Christian worship and theology, it is my hope and prayer that you will find something of interest in these pages. The actual word 'theomusicology' is not very common, and as such not widely understood. However, there are a wealth of opinions regarding not only this word itself, but every possible area of interest within the nexus of theology and music.
I acknowledge that some very serious and thoughtful work was undertaken by Jon Michael Spencer in his 1991 treatise, subtitled 'Introduction to Theomusicology.' Spencer is widely understood as having actually coined this word. However, such a word was always going to become more important to those who take both theology and musicology very seriously, and I mean no disrespect when I say - as a fully-confessional and practising Seventh-Day Adventist Christian professional musician with very serious research interests in theology, worship and music – that I have a somewhat different understanding of 'theomusicology' to Spencer and several other thinkers with interests in the interface of religious studies and music. These ideas are explored in various ways across the pages of this site.
This site is not exhaustive – it is the beginning of a journey. But please do read what is here and see what you make of these ideas. And moreover, go and find other people to engage with, 'reason together' – despite the inevitable differences - and PRAY that God will show us what He requires from us as we seek to better worship Him ‘in spirit and in truth.’ This way, we can all see what we can learn from each other as we journey to the Kingdom.
God bless you!
Alexander Douglas