Music is an essential component of the priest's liturgical ministry. Candidates for ordination must be competent to
sing and to teach others to sing a substantial repertory of liturgical hymns and chants for the daily and occasional
services as well as for festal periods throughout the year. Although but one course is offered each semester, some
of the contents of other courses may be taught simultaneously-as it becomes necessary to prepare for impending festal
days. Each class period is considered a group session and nearly all singing a group activity. Moreover, students
receive individual attention and are tutored according to their individual needs, and their progress is assessed
accordingly. All students currently enrolled in the M.Div. program are required to register for the one-credit
course each semester.
LM 101 Divine Liturgy
The proclamations and the hymns of the Divine Liturgy, with their propers.
LM 102 Night, Morning, and Evening Services
The hymns (sharakans) of these daily Services of the Hours.
LM 203 Sunrise, Peace, and Rest Services
The hymns (sharakans) of these special Services of the Hours.
LM 204 Major Feasts and Holy Week
The hymns (sharakans) of the major feasts and their pre-feast celebrations , with special attention to the
celebrations of Holy Week.
LM 305 Sacraments I
The hymns for special occasions in the Ritual (Mashtots'): those of the baptismal, matrimonial, and funeral
liturgies.
LM 306 Sacraments II
The hymns for special occasions, such as Blessing of the Fields (Andastan), Blessing of Water, Blessing of Grapes,
Blessing of Muron, and those of ordination liturgies.
