Purpose Statement

Baylor University offers the dual 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.

Admission

Students seeking admission to the dual degree program are required to fulfill admission requirements for George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the Baylor University Graduate School. Students must apply and be admitted to each of the programs. Upon commencing Seminary studies, the student may enroll in both programs.

Special Academic Considerations

Since both degrees are awarded simultaneously, all requirements in both schools must be completed in order to receive either degree.

Advising

All dual degree students are required to meet with the Director of Academic Services at Truett Seminary and their advisor in the Graduate School once a year to monitor their academic progress. 

Requirements for the Master of Divinity/Master of Music Dual Degree Program

See also for full requirements:
Master of Divinity Degree Requirements
Master of Music Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Theology (MDV) Required Hours		87
75 MDV credit hours completed
+ 12 MM credit hours shared
Music (MM) Required Hours		36
30 MM credit hours completed
+6 MDV credit hours shared
123 credit hours required by both programs		123
(87 credit hours for MDV + 36 credit hours for MM)
-18 credit hours shared by both programs
= Total Hours taken by Dual MDV/MM students		105

All dual degree students must meet with their advisor in the School of Music to review degree requirements and to monitor their academic progress.

For further information regarding the Master of Divinity/Master of Music dual degree program contact:

Melinda Coats
Academic, Church Music, and Graduate Studies Administrative Associate
School of Music
E-mail: Melinda_Coats@baylor.edu
Telephone: 254-710-2360