Minor in Music Ministry

Arts & Sciences Department

Overview

The minor in Music Ministry is a program of study designed to equip the student for effective music ministry. Coursework for the minor can be used to fulfill some elective requirements in a major area of study.

Program Type
Minor
Total Credits
19-23
Program Director
Elisa Cooper
Program Learning Outcomes

The student will:

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of music theory.
  2. Evidence continued growth in musical performance skills.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the biblical foundations for and historical practices of the use of music in the church and integrate this knowledge into a biblical philosophy of music.
  4. Demonstrate the skills required to lead a music ministry including musical set design, administration, management, and rehearsal.
Program Requirements
  • Music Fundamentals (MUS 101) or demonstrated proficiency
  • Music Theory 1 (MUS 114)*
  • Aural Skills 1 (MUS 115) - must be taken concurrently with MUS 114
  • Music Theory 2 (MUS 214)
  • Aural Skills 2 (MUS 215) - must be taken concurrently with MUS 214
  • Performing Group (4 semesters)
  • Music in the Church (MUS 250)
  • Methods of Music Ministry (MUS 256)
  • Biblical Theology of Worship (BT 360)
  • Private Lessons (3 semesters; two semesters on primary instrument; one on secondary instrument)

*Pre-req: C on proficiency exam or in Music Fundamentals