Minor in Music Ministry

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 Director: Miss Elisa Cooper.

Program Outcomes

The student will:
1. demonstrate understanding of the biblical foundations and historical practices for the use of music in the church.
2. demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and experience into the development of a biblical philosophy of music.
3. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of music theory.
4. demonstrate basic knowledge of style periods, key composers, and great works in the historical development of Western European art music.
5. evidence continuing development of effective music performance skills.
6. demonstrate effective skills in music ministry.

Music Ministry Minor Requirements:

Music Fundamentals** (MUS 050)
Music Theory/SS/ET 1 (MUS 110)
Music Theory/SS/ET 2 (MUS 210)
Survey of Music History (MUS 173)
Foundations of Church Music (MUS 250)
Applied Private Voice or Piano - 4 semesters
Performing Group - 4 semesters
Concert Attendance - 2 semesters

20-23 credit hours

**or demonstrated proficiency