The Master of Church Music degree is a graduate, professional degree designed to educate those called into church music ministry. Students will be raised to a higher level of musical performance, academic excellence, and ministerial competence. After the completion of placement examinations and during the first two semesters of enrollment, the student can determine a sequence of studies plan with his or her advisor. This degree is designed to prepare persons for leading worship ministry, music ministry, conducting, composition, as well as vocal and instrumental performance in churches as well as careers in denominational or institutional work.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
• Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
• Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
• Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
• Students will be able to demonstrate competent leadership in church or sacred music.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980	Written Communication (if required)	(2)
42490	Cooperative Program	(2)
Church Music and Worship Core (33 hours)
40600	Foundations in Worship	3
40605	Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs	2
40610	Discipling Music Ministry I	2
40615	Discipling Music Ministry II	2
40620	Worship Leadership and Design	2
40625	Vocal Ensemble Leadership	2
40630	Worship Band Techniques	2
40635	Technology for Music and Worship Ministry	2
40640	Resources for Worship	1
40670	Song Writing for Worship Leaders	2
40680	Worship Band Lab: Guitar	1/2
40681	Worship Band Lab: Keyboard	1/2
40682	Worship Band Lab: Bass Guitar	1/2
40683	Worship Band Lab: Drum Set	1/2
41016	Integrative Seminar	1
51660	Instrumental Transcription and Arranging	2
52600	Graduate Conducting	2
	Ensembles (4 semesters)	0
	Major Applied Area (3 semesters with recital)	6
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200	Introduction to the Old Testament I	3
20220	Introduction to the Old Testament II	3
22100	Biblical Hermeneutics	3
22200	Introduction to the New Testament I	3
22220	Introduction to the New Testament II	3
Theology and Tradition (9 hours)
27060	Systematic Theology I	3
27070	Systematic Theology II	3
27080	Systematic Theology III	3
Ministry and Proclamation (6 hours)
32100	Personal Evangelism	3
35040	Leadership and Family Ministry	3
Worship Leadership Field Education (2 hours)
40693	Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership	1
40694	Worship Leadership Field Education: Current Trends	1
Church Music & Worship Core		33
Scripture, Theology, & Ministry		30
Field Education		2
Total                                                                                                                                      (65)