BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION WITH CONCENTRATION IN
CHURCH MUSIC |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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1. Course Requirements |
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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. |
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2. Program of Study
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| General Education Courses |
48 Credit Hours |
| GE 101 English Composition |
3 |
| GE 102 Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research |
3 |
| GE 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History |
3 |
| GE 104 United States History |
3 |
| GE 105 Public Speaking |
3 |
| GE 106 General Psychology |
3 |
| GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Christian Ethics |
3 |
| GE 108 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| GE 109 Political Science |
3 |
| GE 110 College Algebra |
3 |
| GE 111 Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| GE 112 Principles of Economics |
3 |
| GE 113 Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| GE 114 Globalization |
3 |
| GE 115 Principles of Leadership |
3 |
| GE 116 Law and Criminal Justice |
3 |
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| Core Courses |
45 Credit Hours |
| BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible |
3 |
| CC 405 Introduction to Christian Counseling |
3 |
| CE 202 Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
| CH 201 Introduction to Church History |
3 |
| CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry |
3 |
| EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism |
3 |
| NT 101 Introduction to New Testament |
3 |
| NT 102 Life of Christ |
3 |
| NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles |
3 |
| OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
3 |
| OT 203 Pentateuch |
3 |
| OT 403 History of Israel |
3 |
| TH 201 Bible Doctrines I |
3 |
| TH 205 Bible Doctrines II |
3 |
| TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life |
3 |
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| Concentration Courses |
21 Credit Hours |
| CM 203 Histroy of Church Music |
3 |
| CM 301 Hymnology |
3 |
| CM 407 Music Education |
3 |
| 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 |
| CM 423 Introduction to Contemporary Christian Music |
3 |
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| Field Practicum |
3 Credit Hours |
| FP 310 Field Practicum I |
1.5 |
| FP 311 Field Practicum II |
1.5 |
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| Free Electives |
6 Credit Hours |
| Total |
123 |
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