Liturgical Music

Core Required Music Courses (26 Credits)

• MSC 201 - Theory I 3 credits-
• MSC 201L - Theory I Lab 1 credit-
• MSC 202 - Theory II 3 credits-
• MSC 202L - Theory II Lab 1 credit-
• MSC 301 - Theory III 3 credits-
• MSC 301L - Theory III Lab 1 credit-
• MSC 302 - Theory IV 3 credits-
• MSC 302L - Theory IV Lab 1 credit-
• MSC 310 - Music History and Literature I 3 credits-
• MSC 311 - Music History and Literature II 3 credits-
• MSC 312 - Music History and Literature III 3 credits-
• MSC 498 - Senior Recital/Project 1 credit-

Additional Required Music Courses (26 Credits)

• MSC 136 - Music Technology I: MIDI Sequencing and DAW 3 credits-
• MSC 208 - Lyric Diction for Singers 3 credits-
• MSC 305 - Conducting 3 credits-
• MSC XXX - Music for the Liturgy: Repertoire and Theological Principles
• MSC XXX - The Church Musician
• MSC 316 - Teaching Music 3 credits-
• MSC 318 - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal 4 credits (with field experience)-

• Required only for Singers:

• MSC 306 - Piano Class II 3 credits- (or equivalent)

• Required only for Keyboardists:

• MSC 209 - Introduction to Musical Improvisation 3 Credits-

Required Theology Courses (12 credits)

Required:

• THL 204 Foundations of Theology: Engaging Scripture 3 credits-
    
• THL 362 The Sacraments 3 credits-
    
• THL 380 Prayer and the Liturgical Life 3 credits-
    

One of the Following (Required):                                                               

• THL 312 Old Testament/Hebrew Scripture 3 credits-
    
• THL 322 The Synoptic Gospels 3 credits-
    
• THL 323 The Canonical Gospels 3 credits-
                                         

Suggested Electives (Not Required):

• Another scripture course (3 credits)
• THL 392 Theology and the Arts 3 credits-
    

Also Required:

• Lessons (1.5 credits x 8 semesters)                         
• Ensemble (.5 x 8 semesters)

The number of semesters for lessons and ensembles depends upon when the student starts the major in music liturgy. Pianists are required to take at least 4 semesters of organ lessons.

Please Note:

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources   section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the Core Curriculum is available within each course and online.