Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Service: Church Music
The church music emphasis equips musicians who want to seriously develop their music ability for ministry. Although this emphasis does not include the recital and theory requirements of a full music major, students have lessons and performance opportunities while developing a Biblical view of music ministry and aesthetics in our culture.
Proficiencies include voice, piano, the standard orchestral instruments, and composition.
Program Requirements
| Course | Hours | |
| MU__ | Applied Music* | 12 |
| MU 096 | Church Music Forum (six semesters minimum) | 0 |
| MU 115 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| MU 121 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MU 122 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MU 131 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MU 132 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 | 1 |
| MU 151 | Music Appreciation | 2 |
| MU 373 | Music Internship** | 1 |
| MU 381 | Church Music Administration 1 | 2 |
| MU 382 | Church Music Administration 2 | 2 |
| MU 421 | Philosophy of Music | 2 |
| MU 452 | Hymnology | 2 |
| Approved Church Music Electives | 7 | |
| Performing Ensemble (six semesters minimum) | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 40 |
*Applied music will be six semesters of lessons, 2 credits each. Each Church Music Emphasis student must participate in a college performing ensemble each semester in which he or she enrolls in applied lessons. A recital is optional.
**PR 273 Pastoral Internship or MI 273 Missions Internship may be substituted for MU 373 Church Music Internship. In such a case, the student will take 5 credits of Church Music Electives.
| Course | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BI 102 | Hermeneutics | 2 |
| BI 103 | Dispensationalism | 2 |
| BI 202 | Foundations of New Testament Themes | 2 |
| BI 203 | Foundations of Old Testament Themes | 3 |
| TH 102 | The Theology of Sin and Salvation | 2 |
| TH 111 | The Theology of the Bible, God, and Man | 3 |
| TH 202 | The Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things | 2 |
| TH 211 | The Theology of Jesus and the Holy Spirit | 2 |
| TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
| TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
| Approved Bible/Theology Electives | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
| EN 101 or EN 103 | Introduction to College English or English Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| EN 102 or EN 104 | College Composition or English Composition | 3 |
| EN elec | Literature Elective | 3 |
| HI 101 | History of Civilization 1 | 3 |
| HI 102 | History of Civilization 2 | 3 |
| HI 211 | Baptist History 1 | 2 |
| HI 212 | Baptist History 2 | 2 |
| MA 201 or MA 202 | Business Math or Personal Finance | 3 |
| OR 101 | College Success | 1 |
| PH 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PS 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SC 201 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 4 |
| SP 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
TOTAL 35
| Course | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 103 | Fundamentals of Church Education | 1 |
| ED 152 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| MI 104 | A History of Global Missions | 1 |
| PH 231 | World Religions | 3 |
| PR 114 | Personal Evangelism & Discipleship | 1 |
| PR 154 | Mentoring | 1 |
| TOTAL | 8 |
At least 9 hours of General Elective courses must be completed. The student should consult his or her advisor regarding the choice of specific courses.
Your Future
Potential Careers Include:
- K-12 music teacher
- Band/choir/orchestra director in a private school or a public school
- Music studio teacher
- Church musician
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