Overview

Sacred Music from Southern Methodist University practicum and leadership development, and other opportunities prepare students to engage with a wide range of literature, performance practices and skills, and to apply this learning in both academic and church settings.

Key facts

This program is jointly sponsored by Perkins School of Theology and the Division of Music of Meadows School of the Arts as preparation for professional music leadership in the church and, if one chooses, ordination as a deacon.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Education

Worship Arts

Liturgical Musicology

Choral Conducting

Composition and Arranging

Keyboards

Organ

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Deadline for national students is for Early Decision.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Music Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) is required for admission to the Master of Sacred Music program.

Biographical, demographic and church information

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Three letters of recommendation

Résumé

Essay (4 – 7 pages on one of two topics provided in the application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19080 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

19080 USD / year

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Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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