Examinations, Courses and Awards

Group A: Christian liturgy and worship

• A1. Historical outline of Christian liturgy and worship
• A2. Modern Christian liturgy, worship and pastoral theology (since c.1950)

Group B: Studies in church music

• B1. Western liturgical chant
• B2. European polyphonic sacred music (c.1100-1620)
• B3. Vernacular hymnody and metrical psalms (c.1500-present)
• B4. English Cathedral music (c.1480-present)
• B5. Protestant music in continental Europe (c.1520-1750)
• B6. Music and the Roman Catholic Church from the Council of Trent to the Second Vatican Council
• B7. Trends in church music since 1950
• B8. Popular and multicultural music in contemporary worship

Group C: Composition and arrangement

• C1. Composition
• C2. Writing for voices
• C3. Arrangement

Group D: Studies in music and worship

• D1. Extended essay
• D2. Dissertation

Group E: Composition and arrangement

• E1. Portfolio of arrangements for instruments and voices for use in worship
• E2. Portfolio of compositions for use in worship
• E3. Portfolio of sacred compositions

Group F: Practical studies

• F1. Choral director (rehearsing and conducting)
• F2. Cantor and animateur
• F3. Music group leader (rehearsing and directing)
• F4. Accompanist (organ and/or piano)
• F5. Solo performer
• F6. Choral singer