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Dr. John MacInnis is an Associate Professor of Music at Dordt University, where his research focuses on music as a liberal art from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, music and media, and music and humor. He has conducted research at prestigious institutions including the Library of Congress, the New York Philharmonic Archive, and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences in Munich, Germany.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Musicology, Florida State University
- M.Mus. in Historical Musicology, Florida State University
- M.Mus. in Church Music (Organ), Bob Jones University
- B.Mus. in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
His research explores Christian engagement with music through lenses of truth reflection, spiritual nourishment, and cultivation of creative potential. He critiques Western elitism in music education while advocating for embodied, grace-oriented musical practices. Publications in Religions, International Journal of Christianity and Education, and Christian Scholar’s Review demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach.
MacInnis holds professional certifications from the Music Teachers National Association (NCTM) and the American Guild of Organists (CAGO). He is actively involved in organizations including the American Musicological Society, College Music Society, and National Association of Schools of Music, frequently collaborating in chamber music settings.
