Worship Arts, B.A.

The Worship Arts degree is shared by the College of Bible and Ministry and the School of Music in the College of Entertainment and the Arts. Administration of the degree is in the School of Music, and advising is shared between the two colleges.

All Worship Arts majors will take the three “Story” classes (BI1073, BI1083, and BI1093) in the designated “Bible & Ministry majors only” sections. The first Bible elective slot will be satisfied by the “Bible & Ministry majors only” section of BI 3433 Practices for Spiritual Formation.

Total hours required: 74

Required Worship Arts Courses (22 hours)

Additional Bible Courses (15 hours)

Music Requirements (29 hours)

MU 1103 - Introduction to Music Theory (3) F
MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
MU 1111 - Aural Skills I (1) SP
MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
MU 1121 - Aural Skills II (1) F
MU 1641 - Class Piano I (1) F, SP
MU 1651 - Class Piano II (1) F, SP
MU 1671 - Class Piano III (1) F, SP
WA 2501 - Guitar For Worship (1) F
WA 3501 - Worship Platform Skills: Guitar and Keys (1)
MU 3403 - History of Church Music (3) F
MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)
Student must take piano (class or private) each semester until Piano Proficiency is passed.

Additional Music Requirements

MUA 2001 - Private Voice (50-minute, 1-hour credit) 4 consecutive semesters.

MUA 1nx1 - Ensemble, participation and a satisfactory grade (for credit) in the assigned ensemble for each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6).

MU 2000 - Music Seminar, participation and a satisfactory grade during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6).

Directed Music Electives - 8 hours

MU 2612 - Conducting (2) F
CMU 2082 - Identity and Artistry (2) F
CMU 1013 - Introduction to the Music Industry (3) F, SP
CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship (3) F, SP
CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology (2) F
CMU 1511 - Logic Fundamentals (1) SP
CMU 1521 - Processing/Plug In Fundamentals (1) F
MUA 1nx1 or MUA 2nx1 Additional private lessons (up to 4)