2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 272 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index W Worship (WSHP) WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry –Fa 1 hour This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship ministry. It will provide the student with an examination of current practices in worship ministry, an overview of the worship degree at Cedarville, the character of a worshipper, the role of a worship leader, and career opportunities. WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology –Sp 2 hours This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship technology. It will explore the basic technologies and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. WSHP-2100 Worship Forum –Fa, Sp 0 hour A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to various aspects of worship ministry. The seminar may take the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with CHMU- 2100 Church Music Seminar. Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor. WSHP-2200 Worship Field Experience –Fa, Sp, Su 1 hour Initial field experience in a local church or parachurch organization. Students are responsible for finding a place of ministry involvement to begin developing music ministry skills. Supervision will be provided by an on-site staff member. Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor. WSHP-3100 Worship Practicum –Fa, Sp 0–1 hours This course is designed to help students refine their worship leadership abilities. Students will be given in-class and out-of- class worship leading assignments. Current trends and advanced worship leading topics will also be discussed. Prerequisites: junior-level status; church music or worship major; or permission of instructor. WSHP-4900 Worship Internship –Fa, Sp 9 hours Intensive field experience in worship leadership. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, and by sponsoring organization (typically a local church congregation). Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from the advisor and the chair of the department one academic semester before period of service and prior to registering. Students should check with their advisor for complete internship requirements. Prerequisites: senior- level standing as a worship major, approval by the advisor and department chair. WSHP-4980 Special Topics in Worship 1–3 hours This is a workshop for students interested in worship leadership and will be offered on a periodic basis depending on instructor availability and student interest. Contact hours will determine the amount of credit given. Prerequisite: topic dependent. Course Descriptions | WSHP-1010 – WSHP-4980