The following is a complete listing of courses required for the Bachelor of Music (Music & Worship)
Biblical and Theological Core 34 hours
Biblical Cultural Studies and Exegesis - 6 hours
- BCS 100 Bible Lands and Lifeways 3
- BEX 200 Hermeneutics 3
Old Testament – 8 hours
- BOT 150 Old Testament History 3
- BOT 260 Old Testament Prophecy 3
- BOT 270 Old Testament Poetry 2
New Testament – 9 hours
- BNT 150 Acts of Apostles 3
- BNT 220 Introduction to the Gospels 3
- BNT 230 Introduction to Paul and New Testament Letters 3
Theology- 8 hours
- TTH 210,211 Basic Bible Doctrines 1&2 6
- TTH 372 Theology of Worship 2
Professional – 3 hours
- PMN 145 Introduction to Evangelism 3
General Education Core 29 hours
English – 6 hours
- GEN 110-111 College English 1&2 6
Communication – 3 hours
- GSP 110 Public Speaking 3
Behavioral/Social Sciences – 5 hours
- GPS 110 Introductory Psychology 3
- GSO 110 Introduction to Sociology 2
Natural Sciences – 3 hours
- GSC 200s Science Elective 3
History – 7 hours
- GHI 220 History of Christianity in the Western World 4
- GHI 230 History of the Restoration Movement 3
Philosophy – 5 hours
- TAP 210 Philosophy of Religion 3
- TET 110 Modern Ethical Problems 2
Professional Core 78 hours
Professional Courses in Music - 43 hours
- PMW o41w Worship Studio Practicum (2 semesters) 0
- PMW 111 Beginning Aural Skills 1
- PMW ___ Music Theory 1,2,3,4 (112, 210, 212, 310) 12
- PMW ___ Musicianship 1,2,3,4 (113, 211, 213, 311) 4
- PMW 170 Introduction to Musical Styles 2
- PMW 180 Worship Leadership 2
- PMW 275 Conducting 2
- PMW 285 Music Methods for Ministry 2
- PMW 312 Form & Analysis 2
- PMW 349 Supervised Field Experience (2 semesters) 0
- PMW 371-2 Music History and Literature 1 & 2 5
- PMS 374 Survey of World Music 2
- PMW 375 Advanced Conducting 2
- PMW 380 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 2
- PMW 381 Music Ministry in the Church 3
- PMW 384 Worship and the Arts 2
Voice Track Requirements - 35 hours
- Applied Music 20
- Applied Major: 8 semesters = 16*
- Applied minor: 4 semesters = 4**
- + Studios in major
- + Junior & Senior voice recitals
- PMW 376v Vocal Literature 1
- PMW 378 Vocal Pedagogy 2
- Music Ensembles (8 semesters) 8
- Non-Credit Ensembles (4 semesters) 0
- Electives in Music & Worship 4
Piano Track Requirements – 35 hours
- Applied Music 18
- Applied major: 8 semesters = 16*
- Applied minor: 2 semesters = 2***
- + Studios in major
- + Junior & Senior piano recitals
- PMW 160v Voice Methods 1
- PMW 376p Piano Literature 1
- PMW 377 Piano Pedagogy 2
- PMW 387 Practical Keyboard Skills 1
- Music Ensembles (8 semesters) 8
- Non-Credit Ensembles (4 semesters) 0
- Electives in Music & Worship 4
*Progression toward a Bachelor of Music degree requires Advanced Level Approval by a panel of Music & Worship Faculty at the end of the third semester of applied music study.
**Voice majors must select piano as their applied minor until they pass a piano proficiency.
***Piano majors must select voice as their applied minor until they pass a voice proficiency.
Total Degree Hours — 141
Electives In Music & Worship*
- PMW 160b Brass Methods 2
- PMW 160g Guitar Methods 1
- PMW 160s String Methods 2
- PMW 160w Woodwind Methods 2
- PMW 160x Percussion Methods 1
- PMW 215 Introduction to Computer Music 1
- PMW 216 Computer Notation 1
- PMW 262 Performance Technology 3
- PMW 315 Orchestration 2
- PMW 316 Writing and Arranging for Worship 2
- PMW 360 Choral Methods 1
- PMW 361 Early and Middle Childhood Music Methods 3
- PMW 362 Music Methods for Secondary School 3
- PMW 376p Piano Literature 1
- PMW 377 Piano Pedagogy 2
- PMW 382 Worship at the Lord’s Table 1
- PMW 387 Practical Keyboard Skills 1
- PMW 395 Music & Worship Internship 2-9
*Music ensemble credits may not be used as electives.