The following program requirements are from the Clarke University 2012-2012=3 Academic Catalog and apply to students currently enrolled. The University reserves any right to change, without notice, any information posted on this Web page and in the catalog. For the most current information, please contact the Clarke University Registrar's Office at registrar@clarke.edu.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
For a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Music Ministry, a student completes 53-64 hours of music and religious studies courses, including:
Core Courses in Music
- MUSC 161 Music Theory I
- MUSC 162 Sight Singing and Ear Training I
- MUSC 261 Music Theory II
- MUSC 262 Sight Singing and Ear Training II
- MUSC 355 Conducting I
- MUSC 361 Music Theory III
- MUSC 362 Sight Singing and Ear Training III
- MUSC 371 History and Literature of Music III
- MUSC 471 History and Literature of Music IV
Emphasis Courses in Music
- At least one of the following:
- MUSC 241 Instrumental Techniques: Voice/Guitar
- MUSC 245 Instrumental Techniques: Percussion/Strings
- MUSC 246 Instrumental Techniques: Woodwinds/Brass
- At least one of the following:
- MUSC 138 Composition I
- MUSC 315 Art of Accompanying
- MUSC 367 Orchestration and Arranging
Applied Courses in Music
- MUSC 113 Keyboard Skills* (up to 4 semesters)
- MUSC 131 Applied Studies: Voice OR
- MUSC 132 Applied Studies: Piano
Other instrument**
* If proficiency is demonstrated in keyboard skills, Applied Piano is recommended.
** 6 semesters of a primary instrument are required. A secondary area is encouraged.
Ensemble Experience
- Student must participate in an ensemble at least 4 semesters; credit is optional.
- MUSC 105/305 Chorus (Ensemble)
- MUSC 106 Instrumental Concert Ensemble
- MUSC 306 Advanced Chamber Ensemble
- MUSC 307 Advanced Vocal Ensemble
- Chapel Choir
Religious Studies Courses
- RELS 100 Foundations of the Spiritual Life
- RELS 204 Faith Communities
- RELS 205 Introduction to the New Testament
- RELS 208 Sacramental Experience
- RELS 216 Contemporary Catholic Faith
- RELS 222 Multicultural Faces of Jesus
- RELS 302 Biblical Roots
- RELS 402 Christian Experience of God
- RELS 404 History of Catholic-Christian Thought
Music Ministry Courses
- MUSC/RELS 387 Guided Research
- MUSC/RELS 395 Practicum
- MUSC/RELS 499 Capstone
APPLICATION TO MAJOR
Ordinarily, a student may apply for a major in music ministry upon successful completion of MUSC 161 Music Theory I, MUSC 162 Sight Singing/Ear Training I, 2 credits in applied music, 2 semesters of ensemble experience, RELS 100 Foundations of the Spiritual Life and one additional religious studies course.