Music: Worship Leadership Emphasis (Bachelor of Science)
Program Learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Music, Worship Leadership.
Graduates of the Music Worship program will:
- Demonstrate specific knowledge of the properties of rhythm, melody, and harmony in written and aural music theory. (Musical Skills and Analysis).
- Perform at an acceptable level as both a soloist and ensemble member in a variety of contexts. (Performance).
- Create original music and demonstrate improvisational skills at a competent level (Composition and Improvisation).
- Demonstrate the comprehension of music history according to appropriate historical and stylistic interpretation through written and oral means (Repertory and History).
- Articulate the purpose and process of ministry preparation as well as goals practical to worship for a worship leader. (Philosophy)
- Organize, plan, and present worship services in a variety of local church settings to meet specific demands and prepare a worship ministry calendar, which includes meetings, rehearsals, special programs, and events. (Praxis)
The Bachelor of Science in Music with Emphasis in Worship Leadership consists of 36-40 credits of music courses, 17 credits of Worship program courses, and 18-21 credits of Leadership/Ministry electives. This degree prepares students to facilitate, administrate, and design church music programs specific to the local church.
Degree requirements for the BS Music Worship Leadership emphasis include:
Required Courses
Take 4 credits from following:
*Music Majors must be enrolled in at least one MORG major ensemble each semester.
All music majors are required to enroll in MUSC 098 Concert Experience each semester during which the student must attend a total of 12 recitals per semester, 2 of which should be for the symphony/orchestra credit.
Take 8 credits of Applied Voice lessons.
Worship Emphasis
Take 17 credits from the following:
Leadership/Ministry Electives (18 to 21 credits)
Take 6 credits from courses in the Department of Theology and Global Church Ministries.
Take 3 credits from the following Hermeneutics options:
Take 3 credits of CHMN.
Take 3 credits from the following Homiletics options:
Take 3 to 6 credits from the following: