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Doctor of Musical Arts Degree Program
D.M.A. Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree specializing in church music is to equip persons with knowledge, attitudes, and skills that may be applied in research, performance, teaching, ministry, and denominational leadership in the field of church music. The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is designed to lead graduates to meet the following goals:
- Mastery of a body of knowledge related to required course work
- Skill in written and oral communication
- Skill in planning and conducting ministry, classroom, or studio learning experiences
- Attitudes and skills conducive to healthy interpersonal relationships
- A high level of skill development in a chosen performing and/or research area
The Division of Church Music Ministries may be contacted by phone at (504) 282-4455, ext. 3229 or (800) NOBTS-01, ext. 3229 or by e-mail at musicdivision@nobts.edu.
Dr. Darryl FerringtonProfessor of Music Education dferrington@nobts.edu |
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Spring 2012 Semester Dates
| Application Deadline for Fall 2012 Entrance | March 15, 2012 |
| Workshop Intensives for Fall 2012 Semester | February 9-11, 2012 |
| March 29-31, 2012 | |
| April 26-28, 2012 | |
| Registration for Fall 2012 Semester | June 16-30, 2012 |
Spring 2012 Semester Courses
MUHI9401 -- Advanced Studies in Church Music History -- Ed Steele
(Course meets Feb. 9-10, Mar. 29-30, and Apr. 26-27; Thursdays 1-9:00 p.m., Fridays 8-10:15 a.m.)
MUHI9300 -- Theology of Contemporary Hymnody Seminar -- Ed Steele and Robert Stewart
(Course meets Feb. 10-11, Mar. 30-31, and Apr. 27-28; Fridays 1:30-9:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
MUCT9102 -- Private Composition -- Benjie Harlan
(Meeting times TBA, Spring Semester)
MUCT9202 -- Private Composition -- Benjie Harlan
(Meeting times TBA, Spring Semester)
MUPA9300 -- Studies in Performing Arts Literature -- Greg Woodward
(Meeting times TBA, Spring Semester)
MUSR9311-01 -- Supervised Reading Colloquium 3: History/Hymnody/Ministry -- Michael Sharp
(Course meets Feb. 10, Mar. 30, and Apr. 27; Fridays 10:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.)
MUSR9311-02 -- Supervised Reading Colloquium 3: History/Hymnody/Ministry -- Benjie Harlan
(Course meets Feb. 10, Mar. 30, and Apr. 27; Fridays 10:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.)
D.M.A. Program Overview
The D.M.A. consists of the following elements:
- Four core semester-length seminars
- Three supervised reading colloquia
- Introduction to Research and Writing course
- Additional 15 hours in a chosen concentration (divided between semester-length seminars, private study, and recitals)
- Written qualifying examination (upon completion of 24 seminar hours)
- Oral comprehensive examination (at the completion of seminar and recital work)
- Prospectus Development course
- Dissertation submission and defense
The student's program is guided by a faculty advisor during the residency stage and guidance committee during the senior residency and candidacy stages. Faculty guidance assignments are made by the D.M.A. Coordinator in consultation with the Division Chair.
A student may take no more than two D.M.A. core seminars a semester. Additional colloquia, concentration seminars, and private study may be added to this load but should be undertaken with careful consideration of available time and resources.
The written qualifying examination is administered after the student has completed a minimum of 32 hours and includes music history and literature, music theory, recognition of musical styles, and bibliography. The results of the qualifying examination are used to determine the student's continuance in the D.M.A. program. Should the student qualify, the results of the examination are utilized in determining courses for the senior residency stage of the student's program.
The oral comprehensive examination is administered near the completion of course requirements and covers the major field of church music plus one concentration area. After submission of the dissertation, the candidate is given a final examination focusing on the dissertation. The program must be completed within seven years.
Program Requirements
D.M.A. Residency (32 Hours)
| Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 hours |
| Two Supervised Reading Colloquia (3 hours each) | 6 hours |
| Four D.M.A. Seminars (4 hours each) | 16 hours |
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Two Concentration Seminars (3 hours each) and/or |
6 hours |
| Qualifying Examination | 1 hour |
D.M.A. Senior Residency (17 Hours)
| Three Concentration Seminars (3 hours each) and/or Private Instruction Hours and Recitals |
9 hours |
| One Supervised Reading Colloquium | 3 hours |
| Dissertation Research Proposal Approval | 1 hour |
| Prospectus Development | 3 hours |
| Oral Comprehensive Examination | 1 hour |
D.M.A. Candidacy (6 Hours)
| Dissertation Prospectus Approval |
1 hour |
| Dissertation Research and Writing | 4 hours |
| Dissertation Defense | 1 hour |
Total Required: 55 Hours
Application Forms
Applications for the D.M.A. program are now being accepted for the Fall 2011 semester. Application forms may be downloaded from the links below. All materials must be received by February 15, 2011 for qualified applicants to be considered for August 2011 entrance.
Completed forms and a $25 application fee should be mailed to
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Division of Church Music Ministries
3939 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
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