Sacred Music - Boston University

Sacred Music from Boston University is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Sacred Music degree consists of a series of required courses in three categories: theology, music , and the ministry of music . The successful completion of 60 credit hours and a final project is required for the degree . Proficiency in music theory and history as well as choral conducting is required. MSM students must pass diagnostic examinations in these areas upon entrance into the program. The examination schedule will be provided by the School of Theology Office of Admission in the summer. A keyboard examination (preferably in organ) is also required at some point during the course of study. All MSM students are advised by the Director of the Sacred Music Program, and the head of the applied music field in which they entered. A plan of study, prepared in consultation with both advisors, is due by the end of the first year. Theology Requirements are taken in sequence to ensure that the student builds on previous knowledge and must be taken at the School of Theology. Exceptions are rarely approved, and then only in cases of emergency. No grade of C - or lower is acceptable for use in satisfying theology requirements for the Master of Sacred Music degree . Students seeking advanced standing in one or more of these theology requirements must consult the associate dean for academic affairs and/or relevant faculty for approval. Music Requirements With the exception of Sacred Music Literature courses and Musical Organizations, all music requirements are taken in the School of Music of the Boston University College of Fine Arts. Substitutions for music requirements are approved only by petition and require the approval of the Director of the MSM and the head of the respective department at CFA. No grade lower than B - is acceptable for use in satisfying music requirements for the Master of Sacred Music degree . Participation in a Boston University music organization (including the Seminary Singers, Chapel Choir, and Symphonic Chorus) is required. A maximum of 2 credit hours can be used for the music requirements. Ministry of Music Requirements Registration in STH TA 801 and TA 802 (Ministry of Music Practicum) is required for registration in STH TC 801 and TC 802 (Field Education). Final Project All Master of Sacred Music candidates are required to submit a final project to the School of Theology for evaluation. There are three ways to satisfy the final project requirement: -two recitals (this option is not available to conducting or composition majors) -one recital and a supporting document -concluding project (thesis) Comprehensive Examination Candidates for the MSM degree must pass a comprehensive examination in Sacred Music (with a grade no lower than B - in the final semester. This examination shall be administered by a member of the Sacred Music faculty. Non-keyboard majors are required to pass a keyboard proficiency exam in their final semester. View more details on Boston University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.