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BACHELOR OF RELIGION WITH CONCENTRATION IN MUSIC

Purpose

The Bachelor of Religion with Concentration in Music degree program is designed to prepare students for Christian ministries in community and local churches through knowledge of music based on the evangelical and theological and biblical perspectives.

Objectives

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

1. Exhibit a fundamental knowledge of theology to engage in Christian ministry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to implement basic biblical, theological, and ministerial disciplines.
3. Employ, in pursuit of their degree, knowledge gained from a quality general education.
4. Lead in church music ministries by being trained by the Word of God in order to establish the evangelical spirituality
    and Christian worldview.
5. Contribute to the local community and churches through their practical musical talents.
6. Employ a musical ability through their applied area courses.
7. Apply systematized musical knowledge to aural skills, harmony, form in music, and music history which can extend
    musical technique, acquaintance, sensibilities, and insight.

Additional Admission Requirement: Audition

Students who are applying for the Degree of Bachelor of Religion with Concentration in Music must audition in their applied areas by submitting a recording on a CD with their admission application form to the Admission committee for the decision of admission. For more information, they may refer to the Department of Music.

Traditional Degree Program
General Education Courses 45 Credit Hours (Select 15 Courses)
Sequenced Courses:    
Communications    
EN 101 English Reading Skills [Description] 3
EN 201 English Composition I [Description] 3
EN 301 English Composition II [Description] 3
History    
HI 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History [Description] 3
HI 202 United States History [Description] 3
Non-sequenced Courses:    
GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Christian Ethics [Description] 3
GE 108 Introduction to Sociology [Description] 3
GE 110 College Algebra [Description] 3
GE 112 Principles of Economics [Description] 3
GE 113 Introduction to Computers [Description] 3
GE 205 Introduction to Information and Communications [Description] 3
GE 206 Introduction to Psychology [Description] 3
GE 209 Political Science [Description] 3
GE 215 Principle of Leadership [Description] 3
GE 302 Globalization [Description] 3
GE 303 Introduction to Anthropology [Description] 3
Biblical Studies & Applied Theology Core Courses 30 Credit Hours
NT 101 Introduction to New Testament [Description] 3
OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament [Description] 3
NT 202 Life of Christ [Description] 3
OT 203 Pentateuch [Description] 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I [Description] 3
BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible [Description] 3
NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles [Description] 3
TH 301 Bible Doctrines II [Description] 3
OT 303 History of Israel [Description] 3
TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life [Description] 3
Music Core Courses 15 Credit Hours
MU 110 Aural Skills [Description] 3
MU 210 Harmony [Description] 3
MU 310 Music History I [Description] 3
MU 320 Music History II [Description] 2
MU 410 Form in Music [Description] 2
Applied Core Courses 18 Credit Hours
MU 111 Applied Area I [Description] 2
MU 121 Applied Area II [Description] 2
MU 211 Applied Area III [Description] 2
MU 212 Applied Area IV [Description] 2
MU 311 Applied Area V [Description] 2
MU 312 Applied Area VI [Description] 2
MU 411 Applied Area VII [Description] 2
MU 412 Applied Area VIII [Description] 2
MU 430 Graduate Recital [Description] 2
Midwest Choir* 6 Credit Hours
MU 101 Midwest Choir I [Description] 1
MU 102 Midwest Choir II [Description] 1
MU 201 Midwest Choir III [Description] 1
MU 202 Midwest Choir IV [Description] 2
MU 301 Midwest Choir V [Description] 1
MU 302 Midwest Choir VI [Description] 1
  * E-Learning Students may take two of Free Electives as a substitute course for Midwest Choir I-VI
Field Practicum 3 Credit Hours
FP 310 Field Practicum I [Description] 1
FP 311 Field Practicum II [Description] 1
FP 312 Field Practicum III [Description] 1
Applied Area Elective Courses 6 Credit Hours
Voice Applied Area
MU 420 The Survey of Vocal Literature [Description] 3
MU 421 The Survey of Vocal Pedagogy [Description] 3
Piano Applied Area
MU 422 The Survey of Piano Literature [Description] 3
MU 423 The Survey of Piano Pedagogy [Description] 3
Conducting Applied Area
MU 424 Instrumental Conducting [Description] 3
MU 425 Anthem Literature [Description] 3
CCM Applied Area
MU 426 Praise and Worship [Description] 3
MU 427 CCM Performance Workshop [Description] 3
Free Electives 3 Credit Hours (Select 1 course)
MU 401 Hymnology [Description] 3
MU 402 Music in Worship [Description] 3
MU 403 Church Music Education [Description] 3
MU 404 Introduction to Contemporary Christian Music [Description] 3
Capstone Course 3 Credit Hours
CP 490 Capstone [Description] 3
Total 129
Adult Degree Completion Program

General Education Courses


36 Credit Hours

English Language/Communication: 3 credit hours (Includes courses in English Composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.)

Social Sciences: 3 credit hours (Includes courses in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, etc.)

Humanities: 3 credit hours (Includes courses in Art, Music, Theater, Film, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, etc.)

Science/Math: 3 credit hours (Includes courses in Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Health, Accounting, etc.)

History: 3 credit hours (Includes courses in American, Korean, World, Art History, etc.)

General Studies Electives: 21 credit hours (Include courses in the areas listed above)

Elective Courses 24 Credit Hours
Bible and Theology Courses 18 Credit Hours (Select 6 Courses)
NT 101 Introduction to New Testament [Description] 3
OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament [Description] 3
NT 202 Life of Christ [Description] 3
OT 203 Pentateuch [Description] 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I [Description] 3
BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible [Description] 3
NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles [Description] 3
TH 301 Bible Doctrines II [Description] 3
OT 303 History of Israel [Description] 3
TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life [Description] 3
Music Core Courses 12 Credit Hours (Select 4 Courses)
MU 110 Aural Skills [Description] 3
MU 210 Harmony [Description] 3
MU 310 Music History I [Description] 3
MU 320 Music History II [Description] 2
MU 410 Form in Music [Description] 2
Applied Core Courses 18 Credit Hours
MU 111 Applied Area I [Description] 2
MU 121 Applied Area II [Description] 2
MU 211 Applied Area III [Description] 2
MU 212 Applied Area IV [Description] 2
MU 311 Applied Area V [Description] 2
MU 312 Applied Area VI [Description] 2
MU 411 Applied Area VII [Description] 2
MU 412 Applied Area VIII [Description] 2
MU 430 Graduate Recital [Description] 2
Midwest Choir* 6 Credit Hours
MU 101 Midwest Choir I [Description] 1
MU 102 Midwest Choir II [Description] 1
MU 201 Midwest Choir III [Description] 1
MU 202 Midwest Choir IV [Description] 2
MU 301 Midwest Choir V [Description] 1
MU 302 Midwest Choir VI [Description] 1
  * E-Learning Students may take two of Free Electives as a substitute course for Midwest Choir I-VI
Field Practicum 3 Credit Hours
FP 310 Field Practicum I [Description] 1
FP 311 Field Practicum II [Description] 1
FP 312 Field Practicum III [Description] 1
Applied Area Elective Courses 6 Credit Hours
Voice Applied Area
MU 420 The Survey of Vocal Literature [Description] 3
MU 421 The Survey of Vocal Pedagogy [Description] 3
Piano Applied Area
MU 422 The Survey of Piano Literature [Description] 3
MU 423 The Survey of Piano Pedagogy [Description] 3
Conducting Applied Area
MU 424 Instrumental Conducting [Description] 3
MU 425 Anthem Literature [Description] 3
CCM Applied Area
MU 426 Praise and Worship [Description] 3
MU 427 CCM Performance Workshop [Description] 3
Free Electives 3 Credit Hours (Select 1 course)
MU 401 Hymnology [Description] 3
MU 402 Music in Worship [Description] 3
MU 403 Church Music Education [Description] 3
MU 404 Introduction to Contemporary Christian Music [Description] 3
Capstone Course 3 Credit Hours
CP 490 Capstone [Description] 3
Total 129
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