Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Worship and Music Studies Major
The purpose of the Worship and Music Studies major is to equip students with the necessary skills needed to lead an effective worship ministry in the local church as well as in other ministry settings. It features a major focus on worship leadership, songwriting/arranging, and allows for versatility of training through restrictive electives. This degree requires musical aptitude and competency evaluations upon entrance to the program (i.e. at the beginning of the first semester of study.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | 0 |
| General Studies | 36 | |
| CM 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books Seminar I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books Seminar II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | ||
| PS 221 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| YM 451 | Youth and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 36 | |
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL — | Old or New Testament Elective | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH 213 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 12 | |
| CE 101 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Major Studies | 49 | |
| MU 110 | Music Theory I: Music Analysis | 3 |
| MU 115 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MU 120 | Music Theory II: Songwriting | 3 |
| MU 125 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MU 210 | Music Theory III: Arranging | 3 |
| MU 215 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| WL 253 | Historical Survey of Worship Music | 3 |
| MU 361 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| MU 381 | Worship Ministry in the Church | 2 |
| WORSHIP TEAMS (6 semesters) | 6 | |
| 4 semesters must be MU 150 | ||
| MU 150 | Boyce Chorale | |
| MU 161 | Boyce Worship Band (Aletheia) | |
| MU 350 | Jubilate Vocal Ensemble | |
| APPLIED MAJOR (8 semesters) | 8 | |
| (Main area of private study: voice, piano, guitar, other) | ||
| APPLIED MINOR (4 SEMESTERS) | 4 | |
| (Secondary areas of private study: piano for Applied Major Voice or Instrumental students, voice for Applied Major Piano students) | ||
| Restricted Electives (choose from list) | 8 | |
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MU 230 | Music Literature | 3 |
| MU 246 | Musical Styles Lab | 1 |
| MU 326 | Children’s Music Methods | 2 |
| WL 181 | Introduction to Worship | 3 |
| WL 421 | Worship Technology | 2 |
| WL 492 | Dynamics of Modern Worship Leadership | 2 |
| YM 101 | Principles of Youth Ministry | 3 |
| Additional electives for women | ||
| WS 211 | The Role of Women in Ministry | 3 |
| WS 221 | Home Ministry and Management | 3 |
| WS 331 | Women’s Min. Method. in Local Church | 3 |
| WS 340 | Comm. Skills for Women in Leadership | 3 |
| FIELD EDUCATION | 4 | |
| WL 141 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Spiritual Disciplines | 1/2 |
| WL 142 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Managing Your Ministry | 1/2 |
| WL 241 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Worship Resources | 1/2 |
| WL 242 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Team Ministry | 1/2 |
| WL 341 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Pastoral Care | 1/2 |
| WL 342 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Leadership | 1/2 |
| WL 481 | Senior Seminar | 1/2 |
| WL 489 | Worship Internship | 1/2 |
| General Electives | 0 | |
| Total Degree Hours | 134 | |
