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Church Music Ministries
The church music ministries major prepares the music student for graduate studies or for ministry of music in churches that embrace evangelical traditions. Upon completing this course of study, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the development of western civilization as it relates to life in general and to the music of the church.
- Perform with expertise, making application to the evangelical traditions when appropriate.
- Evaluate the musical and spiritual needs of a congregation and develop a music ministry program to meet those needs, integrating music into the total life, mission, and purpose of the local evangelical church in its individual cultural setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability for developing, organizing, and administrating a church music teaching and training program for evangelical churches.
Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core and the following requirements, which involve 76 semester hours.
Composition
The composition major prepares the student for a career that involves composing, arranging, and editing music. This program also lays the foundation for graduate study in theory/composition. Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core and the following requirements, which involve 76 semester hours.
Graphic Design
The B.A. in Graphic Design prepares students for careers in advertising, marketing, publishing, and design. The program is characterized by intensive, hands-on experience under the direction of highly successful graphic designers and artists.
Keyboard Pedagogy
The keyboard pedagogy major prepares students to teach piano. Professional certification may be obtained by completing these course requirements and applying for certification. Students pursuing this major must complete the general education core and the following requirements, which involve 76 semester hours.
Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students with a strong interest in music, as well as other academic areas. It is ideal for musically-talented students who plan to go to graduate programs that will accept a bachelor's degree in any academic major. Examples include law, international studies, and music therapy. The general studies credits within this major allow students to add specialized courses from any other area.
Music Education
The bachelor of music education prepares students to teach vocal, instrumental, or general music in grades K-12 in public and Christian schools. Two tracks, choral and instrumental, are available.
Performance
The performance major prepares students for graduate study and careers in music performance. Performance majors must also complete an instrumental, piano, or vocal concentration.
Studio Art
The Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art is designed for students with a strong interest in a variety of traditional studio disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting. The major is ideally suited for students who plan to complete graduate programs in art and arts-related fields. Examples include art education, museum studies, art preparation, art therapy and illustration.
