In a three part paper explore the relationship or disconnection between American pop music and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in evangelical and Pentecostal churches:
1) Explain the development of the American Pop music;
2) Compare and contrast current American pop music to CCM. Did Contemporary Christian Music diverge from popular culture into its own subculture? If so, when did that happen? If not, what are the salient similarities? Support your claim with research and music examples.
3) With the future of American Christian ministry in mind, discuss the relevance of the current trajectory of CCM and whether a cultural change is necessary within church music overall.
A Bibliography is required with a minimum of three scholarly sources. Page count does not include cover page and bibliography. All your claims must be researched and properly cited. Please cite your sources in Turabian Style. Length requirement is minimum 250 words per answer, or 3-4 pages of content not including the bibliography.In a three part paper explore the relationship or disconnection between American pop music and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in evangelical and Pentecostal churches:
1) Explain the development of the American Pop music;
2) Compare and contrast current American pop music to CCM. Did Contemporary Christian Music diverge from popular culture into its own subculture? If so, when did that happen? If not, what are the salient similarities? Support your claim with research and music examples.
3) With the future of American Christian ministry in mind, discuss the relevance of the current trajectory of CCM and whether a cultural change is necessary within church music overall.