Associate of Applied Science In Music Ministry
The purpose of this program is to provide the foundational courses for future studies in music and to supplement existing training for music ministers and local church music leaders in music fundamentals, worship planning and leadership, and various music resources. The core curriculum provides instruction in aural and written music theory, hymnology, worship leading, and voice training.
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Music Ministry, the graduate should be able to:
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Have the theoretical and practical musical skills to facilitate the leading of worship or perform with a praise and worship team and/or choir.
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Possess sufficient understanding of praise and worship to perform effectively in a local church or itinerant music ministry.
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Have the ability to organize and administrate the music ministry of a local church.
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Be able to serve the leadership and fulfill the vision of the senior pastor in a local church.
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Know the foundational doctrines of the Bible, have a sound comprehension of the scope of the five-fold ministry, and effectively communicate the truths of the Gospel.
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Have a solid core of biblical, theological, and music course study with which to continue a formal education in theology and/or music.
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Impact worship services by possessing, recognizing and being sensitive to the anointing and flow of the Spirit of God.
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All students in the music ministry program are required to attend six (6) college level recitals, concerts or other musical performances a semester for a total of twenty-four (24) before graduation. These may be individual student or faculty recitals as well as college or professional ensemble concerts. One contemporary concert may be attended for credit a semester. The recital should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length. The student should submit a program for each recital along with the recital attendance form by the end of each semester.
Program Requirements for A.A.S. In Music Ministry
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English Composition I |
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English Composition II |
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Success in College |
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Foundation in Communication (Course options available) |
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Capstone |
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Social Science (Course options available) |
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Arts/Humanities/Literature (Course options available) |
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Introduction to Business Mathematics |
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Applied Science Requirement |
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Old Testament |
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New Testament History |
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Bible Study Methods |
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Life of Christ |
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Acts |
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Theology I |
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Theology II |
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Introduction to Christian Leadership |
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Christian Ethics |
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Spiritual Formation |
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Marriage and Family |
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The Reformation |
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Fundamentals of Music Theory |
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Music Theory I |
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Music Theory II |
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Sight Singing & Ear Training I |
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Sight Singing & Ear Training II |
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Class Piano I |
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Class Piano II |
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Class Voice |
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Praise & Worship Leading I |
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Praise & Worship Leading II |
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Fundamentals of Conducting |
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Church Music Administration |
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Hymnology |
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College Choir I-IV |
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