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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:
- Choose ritual music with some understanding of its function, appropriateness and musical value.
- Lead the faithful in song with their various instrumental/vocal disciplines, with basic integrity, discipline, and a sense of the beautiful.
- 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) |
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CLA 161 |
Oral Communication |
3 cr |
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THE 123 |
Introduction to Theology |
2 cr |
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THE 249 |
Introduction to Sacred Scripture |
3 cr |
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THE 210 |
Introduction to Liturgy & Sacraments |
2 cr |
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MNS 315 |
Liturgical Prayer of the Church |
2 cr |
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MUS 350 |
The Art of Liturgical Music |
3 cr |
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MUS 219 |
Basic Theory/Ear Training I |
2 cr |
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MUS 220 |
Basic Theory/Ear Training II |
2 cr |
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MUS 215 |
Piano Proficiency |
2 cr |
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MUS 315 |
Vocal Proficiency |
2 cr |
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MUS 341 |
Ensemble |
1 cr |
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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
- A minimum of 28 credits must be earned through completion of the course of study.
- A minimum of 14 semester hours of credit must be earned at SHMS.
- The student must maintain a C average (2.0).
- The student must participate in 3 (three) Formation Sessions during the course of study.
- Discernment
- Theological reflection
- Spiritual Direction
- The student must pariticipate in an assessment process at the time of graduation.
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