Music Ministry Minor
St. Francis of Assisi was known as a “troubadour for the Lord” and Franciscan University has long had a special charism of singing praise to God. By blending courses from our Fine Arts and Theology departments, the Music Ministry Minor is a program of study that examines the practical application of leading worship in both liturgical and non-liturgical environments. Students will study theoretical and practical applications for music ministry (CAT 207 Introduction to Music Ministry), the history of sacred music within the Church (MUS 261 Survey of Sacred Music), basic skills necessary for music performance (MUS 107/MUS 108 Ear Training 1 & 2, MUS 109/MUS 110 Theory and Analysis 1 & 2), and the liturgy (THE 418 Liturgy). Finally, students will have an opportunity to apply what they have learned (MUS 207 Music Ministry Practicum) in activities such as leading music for Mass at the chapel, Festivals of Praise, or Nights of Praise and Worship (students will need to pass an audition to participate in those ensembles).
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