Introduction

The Master of Music in Church Music degree program provides music study for students who wish to prepare for careers in church music ministry. Increasingly, churches expect musicians to have completed significant study in church music beyond the bachelor’s level as a prerequisite for service in professional music ministry positions. The School of Music is in a strategic position to respond to the needs of churches both within the Baptist denomination and of other affiliations by nurturing church musicians who are thoroughly prepared to meet the challenges of ministry through music.

Master of Music in Church Music

Hours Required: 30

Required Courses (15)

Core Courses
MUS 558 - Ministry of Music I: Foundations (3)
MUS 559 - Ministry of Music II: Applications (3)
MUS 560 - Issues in Church Music (3)

Choose Two:
MUS 553 - Arts in Worship (3)
MUS 524 - Music in World Cultures (3)
MUS 566 - Studies in Hymnology (3)

Supporting Courses (6)
MUS 501 - Survey of Music Theory (3)
MUS 543 - Advanced Conducting I (3)

Choose either the Recital or Thesis Track:

Recital Track (9)
Choose One:
MUS 545 - Instrumental Methods & Literature (3)
MUS 546 - Methods & Literature (3)

Applied Music (3)
Ensembles (relating to applied emphasis) (2)
MUS 691 - Graduate Recital (1)

Thesis Track (9)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research (3)
MUS 641 - Master’s Thesis (3)
Ensembles and/or Applied Music (3)