Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

• 03 - Humanities
• 39. - Theology and religious vocations
• 39.05 - Religious music and worship

39.0501 - Religious/sacred music

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, cantors, organists, and chanters.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • church music
  • religious music
  • sacred music
  • sacred music ministry

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • music and theatrical arts in Christian worship(39.0502)
  • music performance(50.0903)
  • music theory and composition(50.0904)
  • orchestra conductor(50.0906)
  • organ(50.0907)
  • vocal performance(50.0908)
  • worship music ministry(39.0502)