Overview

The Doctor of Pastoral Music (D.P.M.) at Southern Methodist University is designed for experienced church musicians who have achieved a Master of Sacred Music degree or its equivalent and who are devoted to increasing their effectiveness in and broadening their vision of the pastoral dimensions of music ministry into the larger community.

Features

Classes are held in an intensive one-week format that allows students to maintain their positions in congregations or other church-related institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Arts in Missional Ministry

Applied Studies in Church Music

Issues in Liturgical Theology and Practice

Issues in Pastoral Music

Music in Worship and Renewal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 97 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application form.

Complete and upload the two essays.

Arrange for the submission an official transcript, certified and translated if from a foreign institution, directly from each school of higher education you have attended.

Follow the instructions for requesting four recommendations as follows: a) a professor from a college, university, or seminary; b) your pastor or supervisory staff member; c) a person in leadership in your church; d) a person (either a second professor or person in the community) who can evaluate your competence in music ministry.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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