Music Ministry

The major in music is designed for students with a strong interest in music, as well as other academic areas. This program will help to develop an appreciation and understanding of the musical arts consistent with a Biblical world view. Graduates should feel prepared to teach vocal, instrumental or general music in the Christian school.


Freshmen Year
Fall Semester
 
Spring Semester
Old Testament Survey
3
  New Testament Survey
3
English Grammar
3
  English Composition
3
Personal Evangelism
3
  Fundamentals of Speech I
3
Fundamentals of Music
2
  Baptist History & Distinctives
2
Science, Math, or Comp. Sci.
3
  Music Theory
3
Semi-private Music Lessons
2
  Semi-private Music Lessons
2
Choir/Band
1
  Choir/Band
1
Winning Life Strategies
1
     
 
   
 
18
   
17
         
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
United States History
3
  American Literature
3
Bible Doctrines I
3
  Bible Doctrines II
3
Philosophy of Music
2
  Romans
3
Acts
3
  Advanced Music Theory II
2
Music History
2
  Congregational Song Leading
2
Advanced Music Theory I
2
  Private Music Lessons
1
Private Music Lessons
1
  Choir/Band
1
Choir/Band
1
     
     
 
17
   
15
         
Junior Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
The Poetic Books
3
  The Gospels
2
The Prophets
3
  New Testament Epistles
2
General Psychology
3
  Methods of Teaching
2
Philosophy of Education
3
  Instrumental Techniques I
3
Tests and Measurements
2
  Sight Singing
3
Private Music Lessons
1
  Private Music Lessons
1
Choir/Band
1
  Choir/Band
1
      Introduction to Missions I
3
     
 
16
   
17
         
Senior Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
Hymn Playing
3
  Student Teaching/Recital
17
Teaching Music and Art
3
  Private Music Lessons
1
Prayer
2
  Choir/Band
1
Instrumental Techniques II
3
   
Choral Conducting
2
   
Private Music Lessons
1
   
Choir/Band
1
   
     
 
15
   
17

Certain Bible courses required for this major may be substituted with approval from the academic dean.
Lady music ministry majors will take Christian Womanhood in place of Congregational Song Leading.