Worship Ministry Major (B.S.)

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Those who minister in worship arts are frequently called upon to help in other ministry areas of a church. This major combines a music foundation with ministry coursework to equip the graduate to serve more effectively in the church.

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits²
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits^1,2*

Major Core

III. Worship Ministry Major - 61 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits *
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
CHM 302X - Church Development Strategies 3 Credits
or
DSC 336 - Dynamics of Small Groups 3 Credits
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
MUS 156 - Music Theory I 4 Credits *
MUS 157 - Music Theory II 4 Credits *
MUS 160A Applied Voice Lessons 1 Credits
MUS 160B Applied Piano Lessons 1 Credits
MUS 160Q Applied Guitar Lessons 1 Credits
MUS 160 - Applied Lessons 0-1 Credits (2 Credits Required)
or
MUS 260 - Applied Lessons 1 Credits (2 Credits Required)
MUS 260A Applied Voice Lessons 1 Credits
MUS - Performance Organizations 2 Credits
MUS 209 - Team Participation 0-1 Credits
MUS 217 - Song Writing 3 Credits
MUS 231 - Worship Ministry in the Church 3 Credits
MUS 232 - Technology in Worship 3 Credits
MUS 308 - Worship Planning and Administration 3 Credits
MUS 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship 3 Credits
MUS 383 - Crown College Choir 0-1 Credits (1 Credits Required)
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

IV. Electives - 10-21 Credits *

300-400 General Electives 3 Credits
General Electives 7-18 Credits

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

Students have the option to declare a second major in Christian Studies which is earned by completing the Christian Studies Core plus six credits of upper level Bible/Theology electives (which are part of the major core).

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Worship Ministry Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
MUS 156 - Music Theory I 4 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
MUS 160A Applied Voice Lessons 1 Credits
MUS 160B Applied Piano Lessons 1 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MUS 157 - Music Theory II 4 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
MUS 160 - Applied Lessons 0-1 Credits (1 Credits Required)
MUS 160Q Applied Guitar Lessons 1 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits (fulfills BIB/THE elective)*
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
MUS 232 - Technology in Worship 3 Credits (even)
or
MUS 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship 3 Credits (odd)
MUS 260A Applied Voice Lessons 1 Credits
MUS 383 - Crown College Choir 0-1 Credits (1 Credits Required)
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

Spring Semester - 17 Credits

CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
MUS 209 - Team Participation 0-1 Credits
MUS 217 - Song Writing 3 Credits
MUS 231 - Worship Ministry in the Church 3 Credits (odd)
or
MUS 308 - Worship Planning and Administration 3 Credits (even)
MUS 260 - Applied Lessons 1 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, GPA of 2.5 for courses in major, and completion of half of the service credit requirements are required for departmental admission in the Worship Ministry major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
MUS 232 - Technology in Worship 3 Credits (even)
or
MUS 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship 3 Credits (odd)
MUS - Performance Organization 1 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
Elective 6 Credits

Spring Semester - 17 Credits

CHM 302X - Church Development Strategies 3 Credits
or
DSC 336 - Dynamics of Small Groups 3 Credits
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
MUS 231 - Worship Ministry in the Church 3 Credits (odd)
or
MUS 308 - Worship Planning and Administration 3 Credits (even)
MUS - Performance Organization 1 Credits
300-400 Elective 3 Credits
Elective 6 Credits

Summer Semester - 0 Credits

CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE Elective 3 Credits
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits
Electives 6 Credits