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Overview
The A.A.Min. degree with a concentration in Music is a 67-semester-hour program designed to prepare the graduate for service as a lay minister in the area of music ministries, including such roles as assistant/minister of music and/or worship leader.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable students to:
- Formulate a philosophy of church music.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and lead congregations in worship and evangelistic services, integrating hymns, gospel songs, and choruses.
- Attain a prescribed level of proficiency in one applied music concentration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of music theory, sight singing, and basic principles of orchestration.
- Understand the importance of hymnology and its relevance to music ministry.
Course Requirements
General Education
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 27 hours | ||
| ENG-1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GEN-1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| MTH-1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| MUS-1043 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PSY-1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI-2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SPE-1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE-3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
Bible and Theology
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours | ||
| BIB-1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB-1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB-2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
Courses Specific to the Music Ministries Concentration
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | ||
| MUS-1161 | Music Fundamentals Proficiency requirement - does not apply to the major. | 1 |
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 30 hours | ||
| MUS-1100 | Applied Instrument/Voice | 3 |
| MUS-1141 | Introduction to Finale Software | 1 |
| MUS-1143 | Music Ministries I-Introduction | 3 |
| MUS-1201 | Choir (1 each trimester) | 3 |
| MUS-1211 | Guitar Basics for Worship | 1 |
| MUS-1221 | Handbell Basics for Worship | 1 |
| MUS-1301 | Class Piano I | 3 |
| MUS-2153 | Music Ministries II-Leadership and Develop. | 3 |
| MUS-2223 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-2233 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-3023 | Hymnology | 3 |
| MUS-3101 | Sight Singing and Ear Training (I, II, III) | 3 |
Total required for graduation 67 hours