Other Boston University Degrees in Music
The degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music, Master of Arts (MA) in Music, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University. The School of Theology offers the Master of Sacred Music degree as well as the Church Music Training program. For further information on these programs, please contact the respective school.
College of Arts and Sciences
Covering a wide range of disciplines in the arts and sciences, inclduing 25 academic departments and a growing number of interdisciplinary programs, the College of Arts and Sciences is closely aligned with the College of Fine Arts, School of Music, in offering the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
- Master of Arts in Music — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
- PhD in Music — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Theology (STH) - Master of Arts in Sacred Music
The Master of Sacred Music program at Boston University is at the forefront of professional training in sacred music. Students are prepared for leadership roles in communities of faith, and as performers, scholars, and teachers using the incomparable resources of the Boston University School of Music and School of Theology. Boston University houses the headquarters of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, the editorial office of Studia Liturgica (the journal of the international and ecumenical Societas Liturgica), the AGO organ library, and one of the finest hymnological collections in North America.
The Master of Sacred Music degree is offered jointly through the School of Music and the School of Theology. Since the MSM is essentially professional training for employment as a church musician, the program is offered with two concentrations: organ and choral conducting. The curriculum follows the pattern of the MM degree with an additional five courses taken at the School of Theology: a course each on theology, worship, bible and history and the sacred music practicum, a course that provides essential professional training for the church musician in areas such as hand bells, children's choir, recruitment and professional concerns. Full details of the degree, audition requirements and application processes can be found at:
The program Director, Dr. Andrew Shenton (e-mail) is pleased to hear from potential students at any time.