The School of Christian Ministries offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Worship and Music Ministry. This program incorporates the college liberal arts core with biblical, theological, and ministry courses.
In addition, the Music Ministry degree offers courses designed to train those planning to enter the area of music ministry within the church. A basic purpose is to promote Christian understanding, spiritual formation, character development, and basic ministry skills.
Students who graduate from the School of Christian Ministries have had the necessary studies to assist them in developing a biblical understanding of the world, the opportunity to participate in volunteer Christian service, and the opportunity to combine classroom learning with real-life training in an extended internship experience. Christian faith, Christian practice, and practical training are inseparable elements in the educational experience of the degree programs offered by the School of Christian Ministries.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art & Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theatre/Literature/Foreign Language 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
History 3 hrs.
PY 210 (General Psychology) OR
SO 172 (Intro to Sociology) 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
SC 110 (Issues in Biology) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 140 (Old Testament Survey) 3 hrs.
BI 141 (New Testament Survey) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Bible Courses
BI 275 (Biblical Interpretation) 3 hrs.
BI 215 (Pentateuch) 3 hrs.
BI 232 (Acts) 3 hrs.
BI 322 (Synoptic Gospels) 3 hrs.
BI 390 (Life and Epistles of Paul) 3 hrs.
BI 450 (Old Testament Prophets) 3 hrs.
Theology Courses
HT 210 (Christian Thought and History) 3 hrs.
HT 310 (Historical Theology 1) 3 hrs.
HT 360 (Historical Theology 2) 3 hrs.
HT 410 (Historical Theology 3) 3 hrs.
Ministry Courses
MN 101 (Christian Ministry) 3 hrs.
MN 235 (Personal Evangelism) 3 hrs.
MN 285 (Intro to Christian Education) 3 hrs.
MN 102/302 (Christian Service Practicum) NC
MN 315 (Homiletics I) 3 hrs
MN 361 (Church Leadership I) 3 hrs.
PY 410 (Spiritual Formation I) 3 hrs.
Internship
MN 390 (Internship) 3 hrs.
Music Courses
MU 140, 141 (Music Theory I & II) 6 hrs.
MU 142, 143 (Sight Sing/Ear Train) 2 hrs.
MU 230 (Music History II) 3 hrs.
MU 300 (World Music) 2 hrs.
MU 336 (Music Ministry) 3 hrs.
MU 350 (Orchestration/Arranging) 2 hrs.
MU 400 (Conducting) 3 hrs.
Applied Music
Major Area 3 hrs.
Piano* 4 hrs.
Large Ensemble (Chorale/Instrumental) 2 hrs.
TOTAL 125 hrs.
*Students in the Worship and Music Ministry Major are required to pass the keyboard Proficiency Examination as appropriate for careers in the area of music ministry. The exam is taken after four semesters of piano study and student should be able to demonstrate basic facility in the following areas: sight-reading at the appropriate level, technique (scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions), reading chord charts, harmonization of a melody, and transposition. Since this test is adapted specifically for the Worship and Music Ministry Major, the faculty of the School of Christian Ministries makes final decisions as to Pass/Fail. Satisfactory completion is required for graduation.
