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Archdiocese of Detroit
 
Basic Diploma in Music Ministry Program
Course of Study | Admissions Process
 
Purpose
The purpose of the Basic Undergraduate Diploma Program in Music Ministry at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is to provide students with a course of study in the area of liturgical music ministry.
 

Goals
SHMS strives to instill in its Basic Undergraduate Diploma in Music Ministry recipients an ability to:
  1. Choose ritual music with some understanding of its function, appropriateness and musical value.
  2. Lead the faithful in song with their various instrumental/vocal disciplines, with basic integrity, discipline, and a sense of the beautiful.
  3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of music theory, through the ability to read music and understand the basic function of harmony.

Course of Study                                       (28 credit hours)

CLA 161

Oral Communication

3 cr

THE 123

Introduction to Theology

2 cr

THE 249

Introduction to Sacred Scripture

3 cr

THE 210

Introduction to Liturgy & Sacraments

2 cr

MNS 315

Liturgical Prayer of the Church

2 cr

MUS 350

The Art of Liturgical Music

3 cr

MUS 219

Basic Theory/Ear Training I

2 cr

MUS 220

Basic Theory/Ear Training II

2 cr

MUS 215

Piano Proficiency

2 cr

MUS 315

Vocal Proficiency

2 cr

MUS 341

Ensemble

1 cr

MUS 221-4 
(O, P, V)

Individual Instrumental Music I-IV

4 cr

A portion of the required course work, determined in consultation with the student's academic advisor, may be completed through the Detroit Area Catholic Higher Education Consortium.
 

Program Requirements
  1. A minimum of 28 credits must be earned through completion of the course of study.
  2. A minimum of 14 semester hours of credit must be earned at SHMS.
  3. The student must maintain a C average (2.0).
  4. The student must participate in 3 (three) Formation Sessions during the course of study.
    1. Discernment
    2. Theological reflection
    3. Spiritual Direction
  5. The student must pariticipate in an assessment process at the time of graduation.
Diploma in Music Ministry
Basic Diploma Program
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