Religious and Sacred Music Degree

The college degree path of Religious and Sacred Music is a field of study focused on music performed or composed for or through religious influence. Sacred or Religious music is not isolated to a particular religion or geographic location and can be performed for a variety of world religions. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer religious and sacred music degrees.

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Blue Mountain College

1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS

Blue Mountain College, located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, was founded by confederate civil war general Mark P. Lowrey. Lowrey, a pastor, founded the school as a women's institute and the initial name given was the Blue Mountain Female Institute. Lowrey and his two daughters ran the institute, followed by Lowrey's two sons and grandson. Over time the school was given over to the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and in 2005 became a fully coeducational institution.

Academics

Blue Mountain College offers a variety of undergraduate programs for its students. The students are served by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty who work to assist students in any way possible to achieve academic, personal, professional and spiritual success.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Mathematics
• History
• Psychology
• Music
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll must submit an application along with application fee and housing deposit, all transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and immunization forms. The application will be reviewed when received and the applicant notified sometime after. Students in need of financial aid should contact the financial aid department for a review as well as complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The BMC Toppers participate in the TranSouth Athletic Conference through the NAIA.

Sports programs offered:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Baseball
• Golf

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Music Directors

Description

Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, music directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $56100

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).