MDiv/MM
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.
Admission
Students seeking admission to the joint 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 joint 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.
Master of Divinity/Master of Music Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theological Education Core Courses | ||
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| PRTH 7101 | Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 | Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 | Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7004 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| Introductory Courses 1 | ||
| THEO 7340 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| THEO 7341 | Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| Christian Scriptures | ||
| THEO 7370 | Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7372 | Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 | Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7373 | Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| Christian Theology | ||
| THEO 7360 | Christian Texts and Traditions I | 3 |
| THEO 7361 | Christian Texts and Traditions II | 3 |
| THEO 7362 | Christian Texts and Traditions III | 3 |
| THEO 7382 | Constructive Theology | 3 |
| THEO 7396 | The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Christian Ministry | ||
| LEAD 7301 | Leadership for Ministry | 3 |
| or PAST 7330 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry | 9 |
| PRCH 7316 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PRTH 7391 | Integrative Seminar: Faith and Practice | 3 |
| THEO 7316 | Christian Worship | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| Music Concentration Courses | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 4374 | The Song of the Church | 3 |
| MUS 4375 | Leadership in Music Ministry | 3 |
| MUS 5342 | Choral/Vocal Music Ministry | 3 |
| or MUS 5351 | Sacred Choral Literature | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Studies in Worship | ||
| Congregational Song in Global Perspective | ||
| Congregational Song in Historical Perspective | ||
| Leading the Church's Song | ||
| Perspectives on Worship | ||
| Worship in Global Perspective | ||
| Liturgical Traditions | ||
| Resources for Worship | ||
| The Business of Ministry | ||
| Additional Master of Music Courses toward Master of Divinity | ||
| MUS 5320 | Research Methods and Bibliography | 3 |
| MUS 5302 | Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| MUS 53XX | Graduate Music History Period Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 4261 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2 |
| or MUS 4259 | Fundamentals of Conducting | |
| MUS 5V89 | Special Research Problems | 1 |
| Total Hours | 87 | |
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These are required courses; however, based upon previous academic experience, students may petition to waive or substitute these courses. Introductory courses are waived from the degree plan by passing an advanced standing exam (see the Advanced Standing Policy).
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| M.Div. Hours | 75 hrs. |
| Credit from M.M. Degree | 12 hrs. |
| Total M.Div. Hours | 87 hrs. |
Master of Music Curriculum
All joint degree students must meet with their advisor in the School of Music to review degree requirements and to monitor their academic progress.
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Master of Music (courses listed above) | 12 hrs. |
| Master of Music Courses | 18 hrs. |
Concentration |
10 hrs. |
Church Music Studies |
6 hs. |
Music Electives |
2 hrs. |
| M.M. Hours | 30 hrs |
Credit for M.Div. Degree |
6 hrs. |
M.M. Hours Total |
36 hrs. |
| Total Joint Degree Hours | 105 hrs. |
For further information regarding the joint Master of Divinity/Master of Music degree consult the Baylor University Graduate Catalog or contact
Dr. Timothy McKinney
Graduate Program Director, School of Music
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97408
Waco, TX 76798-7408
E-mail: Timothy_McKinney@baylor.edu
Telephone: 254-710-2360
Fax: 254-710-1191