Course Overview:

A historical survey of the church's hymnody and underpinning of psalmody. Presented in cooperation with Brite Divinity School. Three hours graduate credit for clergy and musicians through Brite Divinity School, or documented non-credit/audit participation through CMI.

Join scholars with expertise in each day's study topic. Includes prayer services using music studied in this biennial exploration of the songs of our faith.

Click HERE for Prospectus.

Application Information:

Applying for graduate credit?

Apply to Brite Divinity School by downloading the application form HERE.

Wanting to audit the course? 

Apply directly to Church Music Institute by downloading the application form HERE.  See below for paying fees. Deadline for audit applications is May 15, 2025.

Audit Fees:

To pay the $10 audit application fee online, click HERE.

**Other payment options are noted on the downloadable audit application form linked above.

To pay the $400 audit tuition fee online, click HERE or send a check to Church Music Institute by June 1.

 **June 1 deadline for ACCEPTED applicants.  Note:  Do not pay until notified of acceptance.

Faculty information coming soon!