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262 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MIN 9413
Strengthening the Heart of a Leader
In this course you will examine the importance of guarding your heart, especially in light of the unique challenges leaders encounter in
the stresses of ministry. Emphasis will be devoted to inner transformation leading to spiritual formation. The goal is to enhance your
spiritual vitality toward a sustainable ministry over a lifetime. (3)
MIN 9415
Developing Effective Coaching and Counseling Skills
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will
be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your
assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting. (3)
MIN 9431
Personal Spiritual Transformation
This course provides you with a process for developing character and influence in yourself and then transferring truth to others. To lead
others in their spiritual journey, you must first understand the terrain. Special emphasis will be devoted to the character of the mentor,
realizing that ministry flows from being. Using the Leadership Catalyst process, you will examine your calling, character, and
competencies in realizing your destiny. (3)
Music
MUS 1000
Convocation
This is a requirement for all students with a major in music and music minors enrolled in other music courses. Convocation involves
weekly recitals, lectures, and presentations by the Music department faculty, students, and guest musicians. (0)
MUS 2300
Music Theory I
In this first theory course you will review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading and writing), followed by
a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in
composition of traditional and contemporary music. (3)
MUS 2310
Music Theory II
In this second theory course you will review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading and writing), followed
by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in
composition of traditional and contemporary music. (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 2300
MUS 3300
Music Theory III
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription,
keyboard harmony, writing in three and four parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation. (3)
Prerequisites: MUS
2310
MUS 3302
Music Theory IV
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription,
keyboard harmony, writing in three and four parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation. (3)
Prerequisites: MUS
3300
MUS 3700
Music in Cross-Cultural Settings
In this course you will discover the music of various cultures from around the world and will investigate current efforts and apply biblical
guidelines to the development of ethnic hymnody. (3)
MUS 4200
Music History I
In this course you will explore Western “classical” music from the Middle Ages to the present, with an emphasis on the developments
of each historical period. (3)
MUS 4202
History of Music in the Christian Church
This course focuses exclusively on music for the Christian church from the Middle Ages through the end of the 20th Century, and you
will examine trends and issues in each period, while being challenged to develop your own philosophy of church music in light of the
Scriptures. (3)
MUS 4400
Practical Skill Development in Music
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for the upperclassman to gain
competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by your program and assessed
by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit, and advisor approval is required.
(1)
Repeatable
MUS 4406
Conducting
In this course you will discover the manual techniques of conducting and song leading, including beat patterns, cues, attacks, releases,
dynamics, and expressive styles, with emphasis on choral conducting, tone production, and choral rehearsal techniques. You will be
encouraged to give particular attention to the leadership needs of the local church, including leading large and small vocal and
instrumental ensembles and praise teams. (3)