Theology.....................................................................................12 BTOT-3140 Psalms...................................................................3 *BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father..............................................................................3 or BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit..................................................................3 or BTHT-3360 Christian Theology 3: Humanity, Angels, and Salvation..................................................................3 or BTHT-3370 Christian Theology 4: The Church and Last Things.....................................................................3 BTAT-3410 Discipleship.............................................................3 or BTAT-3400 Biblical Care and Counseling.......................3 BTAT-3730 Theology of Worship...............................................3 *The dual-listed 6000-level courses can be used by approval for the undergraduate students. Specified Electives.....................................................................12 Students are required to take 12 class hours in fields that would be helpful in combination with worship studies. The specified fields are: business administration; Christian education; Christian ministries management; communication studies; broadcasting, digital media, and journalism; missions; music; philosophy and religion; preseminary; psychology; and theatre. Students must take at least six of these 12 hours outside of the Department of Music and Worship. Worship Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements..........................................................0–7 General Education Requirements..........................................51–59 Worship Major Requirements.................................................59–66 Electives................................................................................... 3–18 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................128 Worship The Bachelor of Arts in worship degree is an interdisciplinary degree designed to help prepare students who are interested in careers in worship leadership and related fields. The mission of the worship program is “Equipping Worshipers to Serve”. Core values of the BA in worship degree include: Musical Emphasis We value a core musical background for all worship students. We value contemporary music as the voice of our culture and will equip students to be musically and methodologically relevant in the “real world.” Theological Foundation We value a strong theological foundation, grounded in biblical truth for all worship students. The Bible minor and required classes will emphasize a biblical foundation for worship ministry. Interdisciplinary Nature We value interdisciplinary study in fields related to worship ministry. We value each student developing God-given talents and interests, resulting in an individualized degree tailored for each student. Elective hours can be used to complete minors or to double major. Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core. Program Objectives Through the worship curriculum, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of music theory by mastery of music theory concepts and analysis of contemporary music. • Perform proficiently in voice and either piano or guitar in a worship setting. • Formulate and articulate a theology of worship based on sound biblical principles and valid biblical interpretation. • Evaluate and critique the content and appropriateness of any worship medium (music, drama, media, etc.) by employing one’s theology of worship as a foundation for evaluation. • Plan, produce, and lead theologically sound and edifying corporate worship experiences for the local church or parachurch organization. The following requirements involve 59–66 semester hours: Music.....................................................................................14–21 Proficiencies (voice, either piano or guitar, and Theory/Aural Skills) ..........................................................0–7 CLMU-1860 Voice Class.................................................0–1 Piano..............................................................................0–4 CLMU-1810 Piano Class I......................................0–2 CLMU-1820 Piano Class II....................................0–2 OR PLMU-1830 Contemporary Guitar..................................0–2 THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills..................................................................0–2 PLMU-1000–4830 Private Lessons...........................................6 PFMU-3100–3980 Large Ensembles........................................2 THMU-1250 Contemporary Musicianship I...............................2 THMU-2250 Contemporary Musicianship II..............................2 THMU-2260 Contemporary Musicianship III.............................2 Worship.......................................................................................21 WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry............................1 WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology......................2 WSHP-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship..............................3 WSHP-2100 Worship Forum (every semester).........................0 WSHP-2200 Worship Field Experience.....................................1 WSHP-3100 Worship Practicum................................................2 WSHP-3200 Worship Administration.........................................3 WSHP-4900 Worship Internship................................................9 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 95 School of Arts and Humanities Music and Worship
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