Music and Worship, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program in Music and Worship will be able to:

1. Demonstrate essential competencies in musicianship skills in written theory, aural skills, and keyboard musicianship.
2. Develop applied music skills in one primary performance area in both solo and ensemble settings.
3. Become conversant with the essential outlines of music history, music literature, and an awareness of significant non-western musical styles.
4. Develop and articulate a clear application of the concepts of calling, role, path, and purpose as they apply to the field of the music discipline.
5. Demonstrate substantial knowledge of the traditions, techniques, and materials used in worship music.
6. Complete a semester-long internship where students are placed in church music ministry settings and given leadership responsibilities with the support of a professional music staff member.

Core Curriculum

(Required of all Music majors)

Required Courses

In addition to the Core Curriculum above:

• CMU 3014 - Music and Worship (3)
• CMU 3015 - Church Music Administration and Materials (2)
• CMU 4033 - Hymnology (3)
• CMU 4051 - Internship in Church Music (2)
• MCM 3024 - Songwriting (2)
• MTC 3027 - Digital Audio I (2)
• MUH 3040 - History of Western Music I (3)

Emphasis

Students will choose one of the following:

Total Program: 60 Units

Note(s):

Transfer students in the BA degree must complete one ensemble and one unit of applied music each semester.

A minor from the following list is recommended:

Christian Ministries

Total Degree (with FE): 119 Units