Purpose

The purpose of the Basic Diploma 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)

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. a. Discernment
   2. b. Theological Reflection
   3. c. Spiritual Direction
5. The student must participate in an assessment process at the time of graduation.

See a complete list of our Undergraduate Course Descriptions.

See our Academic Catalogs for this and past academic years.

Admissions

Admissions information for the Basic Diploma in Music Ministry Program can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions page.