Curriculum
The curriculum below applies only to students who enrolled at Truett Seminary after Summer 2019 or later. Current students who enrolled prior to Summer 2019 should visit the Current Student Degree Planning webpage to view their degree plan or visit the Academic Services Offices in Suite 205.
MDiv Curriculum
| Introductory Courses | 6 |
|---|---|
| THEO 7340 Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| THEO 7341 Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PRTH 7101 Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7104 Spiritual Retreat | 0 |
| Christian Scriptures | 12 |
| THEO 7370 Christian Scriptures 1 | 3 |
| THEO 7372 Christian Scriptures 2 | 3 |
| THEO 7371 Christian Scriptures 3 | 3 |
| THEO 7373 Christian Scriptures 4 | 3 |
| Christian Theology | 15 |
| THEO 7360 Christian Texts and Traditions 1 | 3 |
| THEO 7361 Christian Texts and Traditions 2 | 3 |
| THEO 7362 Christian Texts and Traditions 3 | 3 |
| THEO 7382 Constructive Theology | 3 |
| THEO 7396 The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Christian Ministry | 24 |
| LEAD 7301 Leadership for Ministry or PAST 7330 Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 Preaching 1 | 3 |
| THEO 7316 Christian Worship | 3 |
| PRTH 7391 Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| MENT 7V00 Mentoring | 9 |
| Music Concentration Courses | 12 |
| MUS 4374* Song of the Church | 3 |
| MUS 4375 Leadership in Music Ministry | 3 |
| MUS 5344 or MUS 5351 Choral/Vocal Music Ministry or Sacred Choral Literature | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | |
| THEO 7317 Studies in Worship | 3 |
| MUS 5353 Congregational Song in Global Perspective | 3 |
| MUS 5357 Congregational Song in Historical Perspective | 3 |
| MUS 5346 Leading the Church's Song | 3 |
| MUS 5349 Perspectives on Worship | 3 |
| MUS 5352 Worship in Global Perspective | 3 |
| MUS 5347 Liturgical Traditions | 3 |
| MUS 5350 Resources for Worship | 3 |
| Additional Courses toward Master of Music | 12 |
| MUS 5320 Research Method | 3 |
| MUS 5302 Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| MUS 53XX Graduate Music History Period Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 4261 or MUS 4259 Advanced Choral Conducting or Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 5V89 Special Research Problems or Applied | 1 |
| M.Div. Hours | 75 |
| Credit from M.M. Degree | 12 |
| Total Hours for M.Div. | 87 |
MM Curriculum
| Master of Music Courses (listed above with M.DIV) | 12 credits |
|---|---|
| Master of Music Courses | 18 |
| Concentration | 10 |
| Church Music Electives | 6 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
| MM Hours | 30 |
| Credit from M.Div degree | 6 |
| Total M.M. Hours | 36 |
| Total Hours for Joint Degree | 105 |
*Students who had a similar course in undergraduate study may substitute another course in the same category (congregational song, worship, or leadership) with the approval of the church music faculty.
More information about the M.Div./M.M. is available at the Baylor School of Music website or contact:
Dr. David Music
Director of Graduate Studies, School of Music
David_Music@baylor.edu
254-710-2360