Church Music Studies— Requirements
An organ, choral or vocal major follows the normal programs for
the Master of Music degree as required by the School of Music. The
electives in the program are guided by the requirements for Church
Music Studies. Students will develop their individual program of
study in collaboration with the Church Music adviser.
The curriculum is designed so that an organ major can complete
it concurrently with the M.M. degree program in two years. A choral or vocal major will need to enroll for a fifth
semester as a non-degree student following their graduation with
the Master of Music in order to complete the requirements. For information
about enrolling for the fifth semester, see the special section
under Expenses and Financial Aid. Students will not continue studio
lessons during this fifth semester.
4-credit courses
Students will elect one course from each of the following four
categories.
(4 credits each)
Biblical Studies
One course from the O.T./N.T. Interpretation sequence.
Liturgical Studies
Foundations of Christian Worship
Creativity and the Congregation
History of Sacred Music or Religion and the Arts
Sample offerings include
J.S. Bach’s First Year in Leipzig
Mozart’s Sacred Music
Music and Theology
Iconography of Christian Art
House of the Lord
Art of Ministry
Sample offerings include
Hymnody as Resources for Preaching and Worship
The Parish Musician
2-credit courses
Students will also elect three skills-based courses (2 credits
each);
for example:
Elements of Choral Conducting (for organ majors)
Voice for non-majors
Choral ensembles
Organ for non-majors
Leading Congregational Song (a course team-taught
by an organist and one skilled in global hymnody)
Church Music skills (administration, working with
instruments, handbells, praise band, etc.)
Proseminar
A one-credit course will be offered each year for divinity and
music students alike where issues ranging from the theology and
practice of liturgy, music and the arts, as well as program development
and staff leadership will be dealt with. Participation in selected
worship opportunities will be a key component in these discussions.
Students interested in pursuing the Certificate in Church Music
Studies should consult with the program advisor as soon as possible
after matriculation. Voice or choral conducting students who wish
to elect the fifth semester must state their intention of doing
so by Dec. 15 of the second year.
(Updated June 2007)
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