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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION WITH CONCENTRATION IN CHURCH MUSIC

Purpose

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion with concentration in Church Music is to train, to educate and to prepare student with sound music theory based upon biblical principles. The program is designed to equip the student with church music theory and music skills leading students to higher levels of study.

Objectives

Upon completion of BA in Religion with Concentration in Church Music degree program, students will be able to:

1. Obtain a biblical understanding of music as an instrument for God¡¯s glory.
2. Manifest a biblical function and meaning of music with proper hermeneutical skills.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge and competency to the basic understanding of music ministry.
4. Develop commitment to serve God and mankind through music.

1. Course Requirements

1)
Concentrations: All B.A. students who wish to take applied music courses in Church Music should choose an area of concentration from the fields of voice, conducting, piano/organ, composition, or other possible instruments. These concentrations require 3 semesters of private instruction in the applied area. Students taking private instructions from the non-residence faculty member may be required to pay an additional studio rate. It is required for all students who are enrolled in the applied music course to submit their record form of lesson at the end of the semester. All instructors for such applied area must submit their evaluation form by mailing directly to the school or by e-mail.

2. Program of Study

General Studies 60 Credit Hours
Core Courses 24 Credit Hours
  (Select 8 Courses)
CC 405 Introduction to Christian Counseling 3
CE 202 Introduction to Christian Education 3
CL 401 Spiritual Formation for Christian Life 3
CL 403 Principles of Leadership 3
ET 201 Christian Ethics 3
EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism 3
NT 101 Introduction to New Testament 3
OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I 3
TH 205 Bible Doctrines II 3
Concentration Courses 21 Credit Hours
CM 203 Histroy of Church Music 3
CM 301 Hymnology 3
CM 307 Church Music Composition 3
CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry 3
CM 405 Music in Worship 3
CM 407 Music Education 3
CM 423 Choral Literature 3
Applied Areas 9 Credit Hours
CM 411 Applied Area I : Voice/Piano/Organ/Conducting/Composition 2
CM 413 Applied Area II : Voice/Piano/Organ/Conducting/Composition 2
CM 414 Applied Area III : Voice/Piano/Organ/Conducting/Composition 2
CM 415 Graduation Recital 3
Field Practicum 3 Credit Hours
FP 310 Field Practicum I 1.5
FP 311 Field Practicum II 1.5
Reserch Seminar 6 Credit Hours
RS 415 Research Seminar 3
RS 420 Research Seminar 3
Total 63
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