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 a fundamental understanding of music theory and music history.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the biblical foundations for and historical practices of the use of music in the church and integrate this knowledge into a biblical philosophy of music.
3. Evidence continued growth in musical performance skills.

Music Ministry Minor Requirements

• Music Fundamentals** (MUS 050)
• Music Theory 1 (MUS 114)
• Aural Skills 1 (MUS 115)
• Music Theory 2 (MUS 214)
• Aural Skills 2 (MUS 215)
• Foundations of Church Music (MUS 250)
• Methods of Music Ministry (MUS 256)
• Applied Private Voice or Piano (3 semesters; at least one semester of each)
• Performing Group (2 semesters)

16-19 credit hours

**or demonstrated proficiency