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Master of Arts in Liturgical Music
The Master of Arts in Liturgical Music prepares students for pastoral leadership in the musical dimensions of worship. The program brings together foundational study of the liturgy, thorough study of music’s role in ritual, training in musical performance skills at a high level of competence, and development of pastoral leadership necessary for parish liturgical musicians. Two consecutive summers and one academic semester are required as part of the program of study.
For detailed program outcomes, see the Academic Catalog.
Degree Requirements
- A total of 36 graduate credits.
- A maximum of nine credits earned in web-based courses may be applied to the degree.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) on a 4.0 scale.
- Required courses in liturgy and theology:
- Theology of Sacraments and Worship (3 credits)
- Eucharistic Liturgy and Theology (3 credits)
- Liturgical Year (3 credits)
- Rites of Christian Initiation (3 credits)
- Liturgy of the Hours (3 credits)
- Rites of Christian Burial (1 credit)
- Rites for the Sick (2 credits)
- Rites of Christian Marriage (1 credit)
- Rites of Reconciliation (2 credits)
- General Electives:
- Liturgy, theology, liturgical music (2-5 credits)
- Required music courses in a liturgical context:
- Psalmody and Hymnody (3 credits)
- Seminar in Liturgical Music (3 credits)
- Required credits in applied music:
- Primary applied area (6 credits)
- Secondary applied area (2 credits)
- Service Playing or Service Leadership (0-1 credit)
- Advanced Conducting (3 credits)
- Requirements in applied liturgy and music:
- Practicum (1-2 credits)
- Final Project (1-2 credits)
- Proficiency in music theory and music history.
Three additional credits from the following:
The Student Handbook outlines the proficiency requirements needed to complete the degree.
Last updated: 4/25/08 RB
Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary
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