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DM - Diploma in Music
A Three Year Program (103 Credits)
Program Coordinator: James Janzen
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Pursue a career in the field of music education through Prairie's Diploma in Music, followed by the post diploma program in music education. By finishing up your program at the University of Lethbridge you will receive both the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees with the added benefit of having begun your studies i a faith-nurturing environment. (This diploma is designed specifically as a transfer program to the University of Lethbridge.)
Program Objectives
Prairie’s DM program will equip you to:
• Articulate a working philosophy of music based on a biblical understanding of worship, aesthetics, history, and culture.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of music in its historical, contemporary, and cultural expressions.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in common practice and contemporary music theory.
• Articulate the processes involved in learning and teaching music.
• Appreciate music from a variety of historical and cultural contexts.
• Design and facilitate corporate worship activities.
• Integrate artistic excellence with an attitude of servant hood.
• Perform at an advanced level in chosen solo and ensemble performing media, using your gifts with versatility and imagination.
• Use MIDI, computer, and other technologies in composing, arranging, notation, and performing music.
Expanded Opportunities
Your Diploma in Music is primarily intended as a preparation program for further study in music education, specifically at the University of Lethbridge.
| Program Requirements (3 credits each unless otherwise noted) |
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| Bible & Theology Major |
24 credits |
| BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
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| BI 102 Introduction to New Testament |
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| BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation |
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| TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology |
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| One Bible elective |
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| One Theology elective |
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| TH 357 Theology of Worship |
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| Bible or Theology elective (300 level or above) |
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| Arts & Sciences Core |
27 credits |
| EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research |
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| Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective |
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| Computer Science or Mathematics elective |
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HI 153 History of Medieval, Renaissance, & Baroque Music
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| HI 254 History of Classical & Romantic Music |
| HI 355 History of Modern & Postmodern Music |
| Two Arts & Sciences electives |
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Arts & Sciences elective (200 level or above)
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| Church & Ministry Core |
12 credits |
| CMFX 100 God’s Mission through the Church |
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| CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church |
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| CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church |
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| CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church |
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| Major |
40 credits |
WO 220 Forms of Worship
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| WO 341 The Drama of Worship |
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| WO 381 The Arts & Contemporary Culture OR |
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| WO 432 Worship Leadership & Administration |
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| WOFX 306 Junior Recital (no credit) |
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| MU 109 Masterworks Chorale (3 yrs.; no credit) |
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| MU 117 Music Theory & Aural Skills 1 |
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MU 119 Music Theory & Aural Skills 2
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| MU 217 Music Theory & Aural Skills 3 |
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| MU 219 Music Theory & Aural Skills 4 |
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| MU 261 Keyboard Skills (1 credit hour) |
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| MU 316 Contemporary Music Styles |
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| MU 341 Conducting |
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| Ensembles (6 credit hours) |
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Note: Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO)
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