The role of Ukrainian contemporary sacred music for constructing transformative competencies of students from war-affected areas

Abstract

The present study aims to explore the educational potential of Ukrainian contemporary sacred music which has its unique development trajectory in the Ukrainian culture. Being incorporated into academic curriculum Ukrainian contemporary sacred music is an essential component of the transformative learning. The phased implementation of the transformative learning process within the STAR Framework (Sensitising, Taking Action, and Reflection) designed by M. Mcallister, has been carried out for Humanities Majors of Mariupol State University. The results of qualitative research show positive effect of such integration on constructing transformative competencies (creating new value, reconciling tensions and dilemmas, taking responsibility) of students with war-related experience.