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Music and Worship Emphasis

The Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Music and Worship provides the student with a broad perspective in the field of music ministry and consists of academic preparation in music, Christian ministry, and practical theology. Graduates are given the tools needed to minister effectively in an ever-changing music ministry environment, and they are prepared for more specialized graduate study in music or Christian ministry. Coursework addresses congregational song, corporate worship, music ministry administration, worship technology, practical theology, music, worship and culture, and worship design.

Graduates with a degree in music and worship assume positions in local churches as musicians, music directors, worship leaders and administrators, in Christian schools as teachers and administrators, and in local or global church and parachurch organizations as leaders and staff members.

Students interested in the music and worship major are encouraged to speak with a School of Music faculty or staff member. Pursuit of this degree should be declared as soon as possible through the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar in order to begin academic planning.

Requirements

All students selecting a music and worship emphasis must complete the music major (B.M.) course requirements, emphasis course and ensemble requirements (below), and requirements for their desired concentration.

Students also have additional requirements to complete within the School of Music, including recital attendance and performance.

Those who decide the music and worship emphasis should enroll in MUS 160 the spring semester of their freshman year. Transfer students should enroll in MUS 160 their first spring semester on campus.

Courses

Course Legend:
F = Offered every fall, S = Offered every spring
Fr = Freshman, So = Sophomore, Jr = Junior, Sr = Senior

Music and Worship Emphasis43–45 units
Music and Worship Core Requirements33 units
MIN 206
Introduction to Practical Theology
3
MINC 318
Theology and Practice of Ministry
3
MIN 401
Christian Ministry Internship I
3
MIN 402
Christian Ministry Internship II
3
MUS 160
Introduction to Music and Worship Ministry
3
MUS 202
Singing the Faith
3
MUS 203
Languages of Worship
3
MUS 323
Arranging I
3
MUS 367
Technology for Worship
3
MUS 375
Worship Arts Development and Administration
3
MUS 376
Worship Design
3
MUS 447
Church Music and Worship I
2
MUS 454
Church Music and Worship Internship II
2
Concentrations10-12 units

Beyond core requirements for the university, the School of Music, and the music and worship major, students choose a concentration based on their primary interests. The choice of concentration enables the student to begin preparing for post-baccalaureate work in related music ministry fields and affords the student an opportunity to work in settings that accentuate his/her strengths, abilities, and passions.

Students must select one of the concentrations listed below.

Senior Seminar

All music and worship emphasis students should select from MIN 496, MUS 496, THEO 496, or UBBL 496 for their Senior Seminar requirement.

Performance Ensembles

In each of eight semesters as a music major, a student must meet the designated performance requirements as listed per emphasis (see specific chart on concentration requirements pages above). Transfer students must participate each semester until they graduate or accumulate eight semesters. Membership in multiple ensembles in a given semester counts as only one semester toward the ensemble requirement.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with this major, students must:

  1. Pass the piano proficiency exam or maintain continuous enrollment in MUS 103–108 Piano Class until proficiency is met.
  2. Complete testing and evaluation as required by the Department of Practical Theology for the coursework in Christian ministry.
  3. Earn a C or above in all music and worship core requirements and concentrations. Otherwise, the course must be repeated until a C or above is earned.
  4. Earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all coursework.
  5. Meet all other university and School of Music requirements for graduation.

*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-division Writing Intensive requirement.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.