MASTER OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC

Program Description (48 Credit Hours)

The Master of Religious Music program provides a music and biblical education that equips students for leadership positions in the global mission environments. This program integrates theories with real-world applications, fostering practical music and worship expertise. Students can advance their knowledge, and skills in areas such as domestic churches, multi ethnic groups, oversea mission fields. At the same time, students will integrate biblical faith and music to accomplish God’s purposes in society.

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

Apply music and biblical knowledge in graduate level.
Integrate biblical principles into mission settings.
Articulate a broad array of concepts in domestic churches, multi ethnic groups, and overseas mission fields.
Demonstrate professional communication skills through written reports, research projects, church planning and presentations.
Analyze mission environments and information through comprehensive research and use of appropriate technologies.
Produce effective decision-making and relevant solutions to mission problems.
Effectively lead and collaborate with diverse populations in multiple settings.
Apply and integrate course knowledge, skills and work experience in various projects.

Curriculum:

Christianity (6 units, 2 courses)

MRM 501 Introduction to Bible & Christian Faith
MRM 502 Christian Worship

Music (42 units, 14 courses)

Required (33 hours, 11 courses)

MRM 503 Music Theory I
MRM 504 Music Instrumental I
MRM 505 Conducting/Music Directing I
MRM 506 Hymnology
MRM 507 Ethnomusicolgy
MRM 508 Arranging I
MRM 509 Worship Music Seminar
MRM 510 Ear Training I
MRM 511 Music History I
MRM 512 Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship

MRM 513 Worship and Popular Music Ensemble I

Electives (6 hours, 2 courses)
MRM 514 Music Production

MRM 515 Ear Training II
MRM 516 Music Instrumental II
MRM 517 Mixing
MRM 518 Media/Video Production
MRM 519 Conducting/Music Directing II

MRM 520 Private Lesson I
MRM 521, MRM 522, MRM 523 Private Lesson II, III, IV
MRM 524 Vocal Basics

MRM 525 Worship Guitar Basics

MRM 526 Survey of Contemporary Music
MRM 527, MRM 528 Worship and Popular Music Ensemble II, III

MRM 529 Arranging II

MRM 530 Keyboard I

MRM 531, MRM 532, MRM 533 Keyboard II, III, IV

MRM 534 Music History II

Practical Training (6 units/3 Courses)

MRM 600A Internship