Church Music Master's Degrees

Church Music Master's

MM in Church Music

MM in Church Music

Worship planning and leadership are not simply a question of which music to select. New worship styles emerge with each generation. Ministerial leadership in such an environment requires well-grounded theological and musical understanding. Ministers of music and worship are ministers first and musicians second. Interpreting the current environment and leading with biblical and theological integrity is as important for the minister of music as it is for the pastor. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact The Center for Christian Music Studies (CCMS@baylor.edu).

The Master of Music in Church Music program at Baylor is designed to bring students to the highest levels of performance and scholarship. Each student can choose one of five tracks on which to focus their studies: Church Ministry, Composition, Conducting, Performance, or Thesis. The expectations of the Master of Music in Church Music, along with the courses available for each track, is explained in the Degree Plan.

MDiv/MM in Church Music Joint Degree

Baylor University offers the joint degree Master of Divinity/Master of Music through George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the School of Music. This program in church music provides advanced theological education and graduate education in music for ministers in the field of music.

More information regarding this degree can be found under Degree Programs on the Truett Seminary website.

The MDiv/MM has the same requirements for music coursework as the MM in Church Music.

The MDiv/MM dual degree will prepare the minister of music to take on the musical and theological responsibilities of service in music ministry. By pursuing the MDiv/MM, you acknowledge that you understand the magnitude of this call.

Resources

Church Music Faculty

The Ben H. Williams Professor of Church Music Professor of Church Music Director of the Church Music Program & The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies

The Ben H. Williams Professor of Church Music Professor of Church Music Director of the Church Music Program & The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies

Harris House 201

Associate Professor of Music Director of Research and Graduate Programs, Church Music

Associate Professor of Music Director of Research and Graduate Programs, Church Music

Harris House 102

Assistant Professor of Church Music

Assistant Professor of Church Music

Harris House 106

Office Manager, Church Music

Office Manager, Church Music

Harris House 105

Lecturer in Church Music

Lecturer in Church Music

Harris House 203

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