CHURCH MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS
PROGRAM (131 CREDITS)
PURPOSE
The program in Church Music is designed to prepare the student with foundational knowledge in church ministry, church music, and worship. The Church Music program requires the successful completion of an audition by the end of the second semester of study. In addition, students must pass the music placement exam. A student with insufficient musical background and accomplishment will initially need to enroll in courses that do not count toward credits needed for graduation.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will communicate competently using musical vocabulary through both writing and speech.
2. Students will search for information in a variety of formats and evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and application of that information to problem solving within the discipline of music and for continued professional development.
3. Students will manage individual and group relationships at the personal and professional level, including conflict resolution.
4. Students will define and articulate a personal philosophy of service and leadership that incorporates faith and a Christian worldview.
5. Students will display competence in vocal, keyboard or instrumental music performance.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
BIB/NWT/OLT/THE Courses | 9 | cr | ||
CHM | 101 | Introduction to Worship Leading | 3 | cr |
CHM | 322 | Hymnology | 2 | cr |
CHM | 413 | Worship Arts Administration | 3 | cr |
CHM | 441 | Worship Leadership I | 1 | cr |
CHM | 442 | Worship Leadership II | 1 | cr |
CHM | 443 | Worship Leadership III | 1 | cr |
MUS | 010 | Recital Hour (required each semester) | 0 | cr |
MUS | 141 | Aural Skills I | 1 | cr |
MUS | 143 | Music Theory I | 3 | cr |
MUS | 151 | Aural Skills II | 1 | cr |
MUS | 153 | Music Theory II | 3 | cr |
MUS | 221 | Aural Skills III | 1 | cr |
MUS | 223 | Music Theory III | 3 | cr |
MUS | 231 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | cr |
MUS | 233 | Music Theory IV | 3 | cr |
MUS | 302 | Rhythm Section Methods | 2 | cr |
MUS | 310 | Piano Proficiency | 0 | cr |
MUS | 323 | Music History II | 3 | cr |
MUS | 342 | Basic Conducting | 2 | cr |
MUS | 362 | Choral Conducting | 2 | cr |
MUS | 403 | Songwriting | 3 | cr |
MUS | 410 | Senior Recital | 0 | cr |
MUS | 412 | Choral & Instrumental Arranging | 3 | cr |
MUS | 481 | Internship | 1 | cr |
MUS | 600s | Applied Lessons | 12 | cr |
MUS | 700s | Primary Ensembles | 4 | cr |
MUS | 700s | Secondary Ensembles | 2 | cr |
PST | 423 | Pastoral Ministry & Practice | 3 | cr |
PST | 443 | Disciple Making & Equipping Ministry | 3 | cr |
THE | 313 | Biblical Theology of Worship | 3 | cr |
TOTAL | 79 CREDITS |
CORE REQUIREMENTS
BIB | 213 | Hermeneutics | 3 | cr | |
COM | 123 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | cr | |
ENG | 123 | College Writing & Research | 3 | cr | |
Choose one: | 3 | cr | |||
HIS | 213 | Ancient & Medieval World History | |||
HIS | 223 | Modern & Contemporary World History | |||
HIS | 233 | U .S . History – Colonization to Reconstruction | |||
HIS | 243 | U .S . History – Reconstruction to the Present | |||
History, Literature, Culture & Society Courses* | 6 | cr | |||
LIT | 255 | Multicultural Literature in America | 3 | cr | |
MTH | Math Course | 3 | cr | ||
MTN | 111 | Basic Audio Reinforcement | 1 | cr | |
MTN | 125 | Introduction to Live Music Technology | 1 | cr | |
MUS | 313 | Music History I | 3 | cr | |
NWT | 113 | New Testament Survey | 3 | cr | |
OLT | 123 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | cr | |
PHE | Activity Course | 1 | cr | ||
PHE | 281 | Health & Nutrition | 1 | cr | |
PHL | 113 | Worldviews | 3 | cr | |
PSY | 223 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | cr | |
SCI | Science Course | 3 | cr | ||
SOC | 103 | Life Formation | 3 | cr | |
THE | 233 | An Introduction to the History & Theology of the AG | 3 | cr | |
TOTAL | 52 CREDITS |