Why Earn Your Music Ministry Minor at Saint Leo University?
Music is one of the many ways that we praise God and serve the Church. The Music Ministry minor prepares you to participate as a choir member, choir director, worship leader or minister of music. You’ll learn how to develop music ministry programs suitable for church and schools, as well as musical performance skills and an ear for sacred music.
The minor in music ministry prepares students to be choir members, choir directors, worship leaders, or ministers of music. Students will have training in developing music ministry programs suitable for church and schools, will develop their musical performance skills, and will develop an understanding of and familiarity with sacred music.
Learning Experience:
Campus
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
23 hours
Undergraduate Music Ministry Program Details
As Florida's oldest Catholic college or university, Saint Leo guides students toward career goals, and to a higher mind-body-spirit connection through respect, service and joy.
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
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What are the benefits of earning your music ministry degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering music ministry degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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How will you gain real experience?
Community involvement
Spread holiday cheer at the annual Christmas concert. Share your gifts with Voices of Christ, a group of student vocalists and musicians who perform at weekly mass. Perform with an ensemble at a local nursing home.
University Ministry
Explore eucharistic adoration, Sunday and weekday mass, confession, taize, speakers, workshops, retreats and community service opportunities.
Peer Ministry
Train as a student chaplain to serve as a spiritual partner to students.
Off-campus concerts
At Saint Leo, you're tapped into a vibrant arts community and abundant cultural opportunities. Catch a concert or perform at an open mic night in nearby Tampa, Ybor City, St. Petersburg and Orlando—all within a close radius of the university.
Campus performances
How would you like to perform in a Saint Leo production? In the past we've done Alice Through the Looking Glass, Guys and Dolls, Once on This Island and Dirty Deeds at the Depot.
College of Arts & Sciences
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The College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Leo University offers students a broad education that lays a durable foundation for critical and independent thinking. The essential spirit of the liberal arts is a cornerstone of the varied degree programs. From biology to English to sociology, students enjoy a nice selection of in-demand degree programs for all interests.
Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Students travel to Europe through our cultural immersion courses, research unique plant species while trekking through the Peruvian Amazon, and attend film screenings and poetry readings. With highly experienced professors who bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom, students are prepared to work in a variety of rewarding fields. The College supports more than 30 degree programs across University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
Student Stories
Saint Leo University has truly been a stepping stone for me. When I entered this university 4 years ago, I was unaware of what I’d be like when I left. Now, 3 weeks away from graduating, I am so thankful that I was a student here. Your time at Saint Leo University is what you make of it, and Saint Leo students are provided with so much opportunity to succeed.
O'shea Williams - Bachelor of Arts Developmental Psychology
“Saint Leo is not just an academic institution, it’s a formation institution. Saint Leo embraced me for who I am, showed faith that I could be my best, and solidified the light that was shining within me.”
Charles Onyeneke ’17
University Campus, Theology
“As a child, my great-grandmother taught me how to pray and to lean on God. Saint Leo inspired us all to learn with compassion and reminded me to keep the faith.”
Brent Patterson ’21
Center for Online Learning, Religious Studies
“As a teacher, building relationships with my students is key to their success. Saint Leo creates those same relationships with its students.”
Brooke Wittington ’17
Education Center, Education
“I had never experienced something as holistic and rewarding as research. Saint Leo University inspired me to take a huge step outside my comfort zone, and I have never looked back.”
Karl Nyman ’22
University Campus, Biology
“Saint Leo inspired me to enjoy learning again, and they had a patient ‘let’s figure this out’ approach.”
Lauren Thomas ’22
Education Center, Management
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Accreditation
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.