Lecturer Audio Collection: Mathew N. Schmalz
At the College of the Holy Cross, Professor Mathew N. Schmalz, a distinguished figure in the Religious Studies department, has not only made significant contributions to the field of Global Catholicism but has also embarked on a unique musical journey.
Professor Schmalz, who teaches courses such as Comparative Religions, Hinduism, Modern Religious Movements, Comparative Catholicisms, Religion and Violence, and Religion and the Erotic, has found a surprising connection between his academic life and his personal music tastes. One song that holds a special place in his heart is The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, a piece he would choose to listen to for the rest of his life.
His musical preferences have evolved over time, with genres he once disliked, such as Disco and '70s pop music, now finding a place on his playlist. This transformation has been influenced by his time at Holy Cross, where he has developed a fondness for classical music, a genre he never listened to before.
In addition to The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, Professor Schmalz considers She's Lost Control by Joy Division, Pour que tu m'aimes encoure by Celine Dion, and Beyonce's Texas Hold 'Em as songs of emotional value. He has also added the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang to this list.
Apart from his love for music, Professor Schmalz is also known for his work in the academic sphere. He serves as the director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics, and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross. His work primarily focuses on Catholic practice worldwide and religious studies rather than on music or its influences.
Recently, a panel discussion titled "Calling Ourselves Crusaders: What's in a Name?" was held at the College of the Holy Cross, with Professor Schmalz among the six Holy Cross faculty members participating. Sahar Bazzaz, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was also part of the panel.
The College of the Holy Cross has also launched an electronic journal, The Journal of Global Catholicism, which serves as an extension of the Catholics & Cultures website initiative that was launched in 2015. This journal, published by the College of the Holy Cross, aims to foster scholarly conversations about the global Catholic experience.
Despite his love for music, Professor Schmalz's preferred platform for listening to his collection is iTunes. His favourite artist while in college was The Who. However, it is worth noting that his academic work does not primarily focus on music or its influences, but rather on Catholicism, cultural religious practices, and related humanities topics.
While there is no specific information about the influence of music on his academic field, further research on his publications or interviews might shed light on any such connections. For now, Professor Mathew N. Schmalz continues to make significant contributions to the fields of religious studies and Global Catholicism at the College of the Holy Cross.
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