V. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The Master of Divinity in African Church Music offers sound specialized Postgraduate African church music education to various graduates and professionals from other disciplines. At the end of the course, candidates would have been

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  well grounded in African church music theories and practices;
  
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  able to teach, organize and administer church music programmes both in church and seminary settings;
  
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  be qualified to pursue higher degrees in African church music; and
  
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  equipped theologically, biblically and musically to minister effectively in church music that is African based.
  

CMA 511 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 512 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 521 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 522 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 525 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMA 532 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 541 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 551a Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 552a Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 553a Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 554a Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 561a African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 562a African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 565a Conducting I 1 C

CMA 566a Conducting II 1 C

CMA 571a African Choral Ensemble I 0 C*

CMA 572a African Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

CMA 573a African Band Ensemble I 0 C*

CMA 574a African Band Ensemble II 0 C*

CMA 575 African Dance Ensemble I 0 R

CMA 582 Church Music Administration 2 C

CMA 586 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMA 592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

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CMA 513 Harmony (African emphasis) I 2 C

CMA 514 Harmony (African emphasis) II 2 C

CMA 515 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) 2 C

CMA 523 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 524 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMA 528 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 551b Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMA 552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMA 553b Basic Voice III 1 C

CMA 554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMA 561b Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 562b Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 563b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 564b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 568 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMA 571b African Choral Ensemble III 0 C*

CMA 572b African Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMA 573b African Band Ensemble III 0 C*

CMA 574b African Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMA 576 African Dance Ensemble II 0 C

CMA 577 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMA 587 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMA 588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMA 594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

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CMA 526 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMA 527 African Composition 2 C

CMA 529 Orchestration 2 C

CMA 534 History of Church Music in Africa 2 C

CMA 551c Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMA 552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMA 553c Basic Voice V 1 C

CMA 554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMA 555c Basic Guitar 1 C

CMA 556c Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMA 561c Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 562c Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 571c African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMA 572c African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMA 573c African Band Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMA 574c African Band Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMA 583 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMA 584 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 585 Hymnology I 2 C

CMA 586 Hymnology II 0 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

***** Discipleship 0 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

RED 500 Spiritual Formation 1 R

RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting 2 R

RED 503 Leadership Principles, Recruitment & Training 2 R

RED 504 Church Administration 3 R

RED 511 Introduction to Ministry 1 R

Electives

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

*Only one of Choral and Band is required

CMA 511 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 521 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 525 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMA 541 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 551a Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 553a Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 561a African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 565a Conducting I 1 C

CMA 571a African Choral Ensemble I 0 C*

CMA 573a African Band Ensemble I 0 C*

CMA 575 African Dance Ensemble I 0 R

CMA 582 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RED 511 Introduction to Ministry 1 R

RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting 2 R

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Second Semester

CMA 512 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 522 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 532 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 552a Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 554a Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 562a African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 566a Conducting II 1 C

CMA 572a African Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

CMA 574a African Band Ensemble II 0 C*

CMA 586 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMA 592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RED 500 Spiritual Formation 1 R

RED 503 Leadership Principles, Recruitment & Training 2 R

CMA 513 Harmony (African emphasis) I 2 C

CMA 515 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) 2 C

CMA 523 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 551b Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMA 553b Basic Voice III 1 C

CMA 561b Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 563b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 571b African Choral Ensemble III 0 C*

CMA 573b African Band Ensemble III 0 C*

CMA 577 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMA 587 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

***** Discipleship 0 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

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Second Semester

CMA 514 Harmony (African emphasis) II 2 C

CMA 524 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMA 528 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMA 554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMA 562b Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 564b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 568 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMA 572b African Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMA 574b African Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMA 576 African Dance Ensemble II 0 C

CMA 588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMA 594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

RED 504 Church Administration 3 R

CMA 527 African Composition 2 C

CMA 529 Orchestration 2 C

CMA 551c Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMA 553c Basic Voice V 1 C

CMA 555c Basic Guitar 1 C

CMA 561c Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 571c African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMA 573c African Band Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMA 583 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

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Second Semester

CMA 526 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMA 534 History of Church Music in Africa 2 C

CMA 552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMA 554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMA 556c Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMA 562c Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 572c African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMA 574c African Band Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMA 584 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 585 Hymnology I 2 C

CMA 586 Hymnology II 0 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

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*Only one is required.

A study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, cadences, melodic writing,

etc. as practiced in both Western and African music.

Continuation of CMA 511. Pre-requisite: CMA 511.

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.
CMA

522 Musicianship II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 521. Pre-requisite: CMA 521.

Discussion of the nature, scope, history and development,

and problems of musicology as a discipline with

particular reference to the African setting.

An examination of various forms contemporary of Nigerian

music; covering their distinguishing elements and distribution.

CMA

541 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

An examination of various musical beliefs and performance

practices of the African peoples. Various vocal and instrumental

organizations will also be looked into.

Practical instruction in basic keyboard skills in order to play

African melodies, hymns, different harmonization and

accompanimental styles.

Continuation of CMA 551a. Pre-requisite: CMA 551a.

The development of vocal skills for the singing purposes;

including the study of the anatomy and physiology of

the voice and its relationship to proper vocal technique.

Continued instruction in the development of vocal skills,

including the application of skills to a limited repertoire

of songs suitable for use in the church music ministry.

Prerequisite: CMA 553a.

CMA

561a African Musical Instruments I 1 C

Practical experience in any three African musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMA

562a African Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 561a. Pre-requisite: CMA 561a.

A basic course in the leading of congregational singing;

including conducting patterns and fundamental use of

the hymnals.

A continued study in the skills of conducting; including

development of the left hand, cuing expression, and changes

of tempo, meter and articulation. Pre-requisite: CMA 565a.

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

572a African Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

Continuation of CMA 571a. Pre-requisite: CMA 571a.

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMA

574a African Band Ensemble II 0 C*

Continuation of CMA 573a. Pre-requisite: CMA 173a.

Participation in African dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMA

582 Church Music Administration 2 C

The development and administration of a church-wide music

programme, including graded choir programmes, congregational

and instrumental activities, training for and promotion of the music

ministry, and the role of the minister of music as a staff member in

a multi-staff context.

The philosophy and practice of the church’s ministry through

music to pre-school and primary-aged children and youth.

CMA

592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

A practical exposure to various technologies used in music

creation, storage and performance; with special emphasis on the

computer technology.

Introduction to Western and African harmonic structures and

their rules.

CMA

514 Harmony (African emphasis) II 2 C

Continuation of CMA 513. Pre-requisite: CMA 513.

Analysis of various forms of both Western and African music.

Emphasis will however be placed on African music.

CMA

523 Musicianship III 1 C

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.

CMA

524 Musicianship IV 1 C

Continuation of CMA 523. Pre-requisite: CMA 523.

An introduction to basic contrapuntal techniques and

forms, both vocal and instrumental.

CMA

551b Basic Keyboard III 1 C

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

skills, including modulation, transposition, and the

development of specific techniques, for playing hymns

on the piano and on the organ.
CMA

552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

Continuation of CMA 551b. Pre-requisite: CMA 551b.

Further instruction in vocal technique and literature. A study

of proper pronunciation for vocal musicians, including the use

of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Application will

be made to both English and indigenous language texts

for the purpose of conveying the Gospel message intelligibly

through singing. Pre-requisite: CMA 554a

CMA

554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMA 553b.

CMA

561b Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further develop the skills

necessary for performance and teaching in an African church context.

Continuation of CMA 561b. Pre-requisite: CMA 561b.

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s minor area of specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in an

African church context.
CMA

564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 563b. Pre-requisite: CMA 563b.

A survey of sacred repertoire for solo voice from the various

periods of African church music history with attention to liturgical

breadth and application.

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

572b African Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

Continuation of CMA 571b. Pre-requisite: CMA 571b.

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMA

574b African Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

Continuation of CMA 573b. Pre-requisite: CMA 573b.

Participation in African Dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMA

577 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

Various choral/band techniques and practical guide to methods

of arrangement of choirs/bands; arranging songs for different

voice/instrumental combinations.

A survey of themes of the Old Testament books with special

reference to Music.
CMA

588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the New Testament books with special

reference to Music.

CMA

594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

Continuation of CMA 291. Pre-requisite: CMA 291.

Degree students are guided to relate insights learned from

biblical, theological, philosophical, historical, missiological,

musical and practical studies and to integrate those into their

concepts of Christian ministry and professional competence.

Each student also is challenged to develop personal proposals

for continuing education and to relate his/her own educational

experiences to the needs of local congregations.

A theoretical and practical study of African compositional

Techniques and procedures.

CMA

529 Orchestration 2 C

Theoretical and practical examination of principles and techniques

of Instrumental arrangements and orchestration. Special attention

will be paid to African aesthetics.

A historical survey of the musical principles, practices,

repertoire and practitioners of the christian church in Africa

from the earliest pre-colonial period to contemporary times.

Special emphasis will be laid on Nigeria.

CMA

551c Basic Keyboard V 1 C

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

skills, including modulation, transposition, and the

development of specific techniques, for playing hymns

on the piano and on the organ.
CMA

552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

Continuation of CMA 551c. Pre-requisite: CMA 551c.

Further instruction in vocal technique and literature. A study

of proper pronunciation for vocal musicians, including the use

of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Application will

be made to both English and indigenous language texts

for the purpose of conveying the Gospel message intelligibly

through singing. Pre-requisite: CMA 254

CMA

554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMA 553c.

CMA

555c Basic Guitar 1 C

This is an introduction to Guitar. It includes the learning

of basic chords in the key of C, D, G, A, F, and major

scales with strumming and accompanying patterns.

Students will be exposed to basic techniques of Trumpet or

Saxophone playing for accompanying indigenous songs in

different keys.

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in an

African church context.
CMA

562c Special Project (Recital) 3 C

A memorized presentation of a solo performance

recital with supporting written documents as the culmination

of four semesters of private instruction. An analytical write-up

of the repertoire is required. Pre-requisite: CMA 561c.
CMA

563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s minor area of specialization.

This is to further develop the skills necessary for performance

and teaching in an African church context.
CMA

564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

Continuation of CMA 563c. Pre-requisite: CMA 563c.

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills. Survey of African sacred choral

literature from the various periods of church music history with

attention to liturgical breadth and application.
CMA

572c African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

Continuation of CMA 571c. Pre-requisite: CMA 571c.

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills. Survey of African sacred Band literature

from the various periods of church music history with attention

to liturgical breadth and application.