ASSOCIATE OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC

Program Description (48 Credit Hours)

The Associate of Religious Music program is designed to provide essential musical training integrated with focused study in church music ministry. Additionally, the program provides a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program the student will be able to:

- Understand the biblical foundation for religious music.
- Apply personal development skills to the arena of leadership in worship services.
- Articulate and implement solutions to problems and issues in church environments.
- Apply music knowledge and skills in real-life settings.
- Understand church environments and mission field to enhance worship experience.

Curriculum:

Christianity (6 hours/2 courses)
CF 101 Introduction to Bible & Christian Faith
CF 102 Christian Worship

General Education (6 hours, 2 courses)
GM 101 Fundamentals of Music
GW 101 English Writing

Music (36 hours, 12 courses)
Required (18 hours,6 courses)
MW 103 Instrumental/Vocal Lab I

MW 104 Music History
MW 201 Music Theory
MW 204 Music Technology

MW 207 Arranging I

MW 409 Worship Musician

Electives (18 hours, 6 courses)
MW 202 Praise and Worship
MW 203 Instrumental/Vocal Lab II

MW 208 Music Business
MW 106 Ear Training

MW 105 Private Lesson I
MW 205 Private Lesson II
MW 206 Worship Leader Practicum
MW 304 Music Production

MW 305 Music Sequencing

MW 306 DAW Sequencing - Ableton Live
MW 307 Ethnomusicology

MW 308 Survey of Contemporary Music

MW 309 Home Recording

MW 310 Mixing

MW 412 Media/Video Production

MS 518 Worship and Popular Music Ensemble I
MS 519 Worship and Popular Music Ensemble II
MS 520 Worship and Popular Music Ensemble III