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2016-2017 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
MUSIC MAJOR
Purpose and Objectives
The Music program is designed for students who want music ministry training. It seeks to prepare competent musicians for
careers in church music, church music combined with another area (such as youth ministry, elementary education, or
Christian education), intercultural music (missions), and contemporary Christian music ministry.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the university, the objectives of the Music
program are to develop in students:
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A working knowledge of music theory for the purpose of reading, writing, and analyzing music of various styles.
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A high degree of proficiency on their major instrument (piano, keyboard, voice, or guitar) along with the ability and
sensitivity to use their skills to communicate the message of God’s Word.
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An understanding of the place of music in worship, while at the same time developing the heart of a worshipper.
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Appropriate skills for leading worship in the local church.
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The ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate a variety of musical styles and forms (including those of other
cultures and subcultures) through classroom study, field experience, solo and ensemble performance, and chapel
services.
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A formulation of a personal philosophy of music based on the application of biblical principles to a broad variety of
musical styles and ideas. This includes developing an awareness of historical and contemporary philosophies of
music and the ability to evaluate one’s own musical preferences.
Completion Requirements
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See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
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Students must maintain a cumulative average of 2.3 (“ C+”) in Music Theory and no grade below a 2.7 (“B-”) in
private lessons in order to keep music major status. Any private lesson grade lower than 2.3 (“C+”) will not count
towards graduation requirements for music majors or minors.
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Demonstration of required proficiency in piano (keyboard) and the presentation of a recital and/or demonstration
of skills within the context of an internship
Course of Study
120
Degree Core
72
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, and Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110 Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110 Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111 Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization I
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization II
3
MAT 2310 Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
General Education Distribution
MUS 3700
Music in Cross-Cultural Settings [Humanities/Fine Arts]
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science elective
(see Appendix A)
3
XXX xxxx
Social/Behavioral Science elective
(see Appendix A)
3