Worship and Music (BMus)

Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BMus degree. Requirements may vary slightly due to piano competency and applied major. All non-keyboard majors must take piano lessons (class or private) until the piano proficiency exam is passed. The primary or secondary applied lessons must be in voice. Piano proficiency exam must be passed prior to enrollment in MUS 591 - Church Music Internship.

Total Credits: 139

University Core - Credits: 58

Exegesis and Theology Elective Credits: 3
(Any course with a code of BIB 47x)
Literature Elective Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Natural Science Elective Credits: 3

BIB 100 - Introduction to the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 101 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 201 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 211 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 311 - The New Testament Credits: 3
COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Credits: 3
HIS 301 - Church History Credits: 3
INT 101 - The Integrated Life Credits: 1
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 81

Applied Music Lessons
8 Semesters/Credits: 16
Composition/Arranging Elective Credits: 2
Conducting Elective Credits: 2
Music Electives Credits: 2
Music History Elective Credits: 2
Music Theory Electives Credits: 6

CHM 101 - The Church Credits: 3
MUS 001 - Music Major Seminar Credits: 0
Every full-time semester, up to eight semesters; part-time students a minimum of four semesters
MUS 111 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 151 - English Diction Credits: 1
MUS 212 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUS 221 - Survey of Music History Credits: 3
MUS 303 - Orchestration Credits: 2
or MUS 305 - Worship Band Arranging Credits: 2
MUS 312 - Music History 1600-1800 Credits: 2
MUS 316 - World Music and Ethnomusicology Credits: 2
MUS 321 - Music Technology Credits: 3
MUS 323 - Introduction to Conducting Credits: 2
MUS 325 - Church Music Production Credits: 2
MUS 326 - Music Education in the Church Credits: 2
MUS 391 - Church Music Practicum Credits: 1
MUS 421 - Leading Music Ministry Credits: 2
MUS 521 - Music in the Church Credits: 3
MUS 522 - Worship: Past and Present Credits: 3
MUS 590 - Senior Recital Credits: 0
MUS 591 - Church Music Internship Credits: 1
MUS 592 - Church Music Internship Credits: 1

Applied Majors

In addition to the courses listed above, courses required for each particular applied major are listed below.

Guitar

Applied Voice Lessons (Secondary)
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Ensemble Electives
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Vocal Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2

MEN 221 - Chapel Worship Team Credits: 1/0
and/or MEN 235 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: 1/0
6 Semesters/Credits: 6

Instrumental

Applied Voice Lessons (Secondary)
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Ensemble Electives
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Vocal Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2

MEN 231 - Symphony Orchestra Credits: 1/0
and/or MEN 232 - Wind Ensemble Credits: 1/0
6 Semesters/Credits: 6

Organ

Applied Voice Lessons (Secondary)
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Ensemble Electives
4 Semesters/Credits: 4
Instrumental Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Vocal Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2

MEN 261 - Accompanying Techniques I Credits: 1
and MEN 262 - Accompanying Techniques II Credits: 1
or MUS 461 - Organ Service Playing Credits: 2
(must take MUS 461 or both MEN 261 and MEN 262 for a total of 2 credits)

Piano

Applied Voice Lessons (Secondary)
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Ensemble Electives
4 Semesters/Credits: 4
Instrumental Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Vocal Ensembles
2 Semesters/Credits: 2

MEN 261 - Accompanying Techniques I Credits: 1
MEN 262 - Accompanying Techniques II Credits: 1
or MUS 471 - Piano Service Playing Credits: 1

Voice

Applied Music Lessons (Secondary)
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Ensemble Electives
4 Semester/Credits: 4

MEN 241 - Chorale Credits: 1/0
and/or MEN 242 - Chamber Singers Credits: 1/0
6 Semesters/Credits: 6

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