Master of Arts in Sacred Music by Portfolio
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Arts in Sacred Music M.A. (Sacred Music) by Portfolio is awarded by the University. Candidates will already have demonstrated extensive experience and achievement at the graduate level in their church musicianship. A porfolio of materials will be submitted for review. In addition, an extended reflection paper, ca 7500-10000 words, reviewing their development as a church musician, will also be required. The degree may be awarded on a pass basis or with merit or distinction. Candidature for the degree is only available to i) existing Members of the JHPCU educational and spiritual community or ii) to invited Fellows of the Faculty of Liturgical Musicians who wish to undertake the preparation required for the religious degree of M.A. (Sacred Music) and who can become committed members of the JHPCU community. If a portfolio is judged unsatisfactory, after a second resubmission attempt, it will usually result in the award of a Graduate Diploma of Studies (G.Dip.St.) in Sacred Music as the terminal award.
The degree of Master of Arts in Sacred Music M.A. (Sacred Music) by Portfolio is awarded by the University. Candidates will already have demonstrated extensive experience and achievement at the graduate level in their church musicianship. A porfolio of materials will be submitted for review. In addition, an extended reflection paper, ca 7500-10000 words, reviewing their development as a church musician, will also be required. The degree may be awarded on a pass basis or with merit or distinction. Candidature for the degree is only available to i) existing Members of the JHPCU educational and spiritual community or ii) to invited Fellows of the Faculty of Liturgical Musicians who wish to undertake the preparation required for the religious degree of M.A. (Sacred Music) and who can become committed members of the JHPCU community. If a portfolio is judged unsatisfactory, after a second resubmission attempt, it will usually result in the award of a Graduate Diploma of Studies (G.Dip.St.) in Sacred Music as the terminal award.
