Santa Clara University

Description

• The study of liturgy and music and their relationship to one another
• Prepares students for musical ministry in Christian churches 

Courses

The six required foundational course areas are:

• Fundamental Theology
• Christology
• Ethics
• Ecclesiology
• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament

The five required Liturgical Music core courses are:

• PLIT 202 Christian Liturgy or PLIT 232 The Eucharist
• LITM 250 Music for Eucharist and Liturgical Year
• LITM 251 Music for Liturgical Seasons and Celebrations
• LITM 254 Sacred Music Literature
• LITM 299 Recital (2 units)

Advanced electives include a broad range of courses, such as:

• LITM 252 Musicianship for Liturgical Musicians
• LITM 253 Choral Conducting and Choir Techniques
• LITM 255 Private Instruction (Vocal, Piano, Instrument, Organ) (1 Unit)
  
• LITM 270 Music Ensemble
• PLIT 265 Inculturation and Liturgy

Liturgical Music Advising Form (PDF)

Comprehensive Exams

• Required of all degree-status students
• Designed to help students organize and synthesize what they have learned
• Taken after all coursework is completed or during the last quarter of enrollment
• See Comprehensive Exams for further information.

Thesis Option

• For students who plan on pursuing doctoral studies
• A thesis does not act as a substitute for the comprehensive exam
• See Thesis Option for further information.