Religion, Christian Worship Concentration (BA)

Specified General Education Courses

• BIBL 1053 Old Testament 3 credits
• BIBL 1063 New Testament 3 credits
• PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits
• RELG 3383 Theology for Ministry I 3 credits
• RELG 4203 The Ministry of Preaching 3 credits

Religion/Christian Worship Courses

Completion of major courses require a minimum grade of C-.

• BIBL 2373 Bible Study for Ministry 3 credits
• Upper Division Bible Elective (BIBL 4433 Psalms and Wisdom Literature recommended)  3 credits
• RELG 2703 Launching your Ministry 3 credits
• RELG 3013 Missional Outreach in Ministry 3 credits
• RELG 4203 The Ministry of Preaching 3 credits
• RELG 4233 Ministry Caregiving 3 credits
• RELG 4463 Theology of Holiness 3 credits
• WORS 2013 The Technology of Worship 3 credits
• WORS 3013 Foundations of Worship 3 credits
• WORS 3423 Planning and Leading Worship 3 credits
• WORS 4023 The Christian Year and Church Rituals 3 credits
• WORS 4623 Worship Practicum 3 credits

Music Courses

Completion of major courses require a minimum grade of C-.

• MUSC 1013 Freshman Theory I 3 credits

• (MUSC 1002 Fundamentals of Music may be required for students assessed to be unprepared for entry into MUSC 1013 Freshman Theory I.)

• MUSC 1023 Freshman Theory II 3 credits
• MUSC 1061 Freshman Aural Fundamentals I 1 credit
• MUSC 1071 Freshman Aural Fundamentals II 1 credit
• Select one (1) credit hour from MUSC 1641 or MUSC 1691 Non-Major Applied Music I courses.  1 credit
• Select two (2) credits (one credit each) for MUSC 15X1 - MUSC 1621 Ensemble I & II.  2 credits
• MUSC 2013 Sophomore Theory I 3 credits
• MUSC 2023 Sophomore Theory II 3 credits
• MUSC 2061 Sophomore Aural Fundamentals I 1 credit
• MUSC 3052 Basic Conducting 2 credits
• MUSC 3093 Hymnology 3 credits
• MUSC 3413 Worship Music in Today’s Church 3 credits

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area. 

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