Bachelor of Arts in Music Worship Studies

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Music Worship Studies at North Greenville University is to offer a music/liberal art-based curriculum which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Worship Studies. In keeping with the institution's Statement of Purpose, this program seeks to enable students to integrate academic discipline, Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience by offering course work that produces a well rounded Christian musicians for the future. 

The goals of the BA in Music Worship Studies program at North Greenville University are that its graduates: 1) be prepared to effectively serve in worship in both leadership and supporting positions; 2) demonstrate musical skills; 3) demonstrate theological and ministry knowledge in the area of worship; 4) demonstrate professionalism; 5) demonstrate ability to lead worship ensembles.

Core Curriculum

First Year Experience, Choose 1 (1 Credit)

COLL-1100NGU 101

1

HNRS-1110Honors First Year Experience/Introduction to Honors

1

Communication, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3

COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3

Required

CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3

CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3

CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2

MUSC-1350Introduction to Music History

3

HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3

Math, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

-Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3

Required

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3

PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4

PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0

Civic Awareness, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

PLSC-2310American National Government

3

HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3

HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Literature, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3

ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3

ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3

ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3

ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3

ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Total Credit Hours:44

Major Requirements

MUSC-1000Recital/Seminar

0

MUSC-1430Music Theory 1

4

MUSC-1440Music Theory 2

4

MUSC-2350Computer Technology for Musicians

3

MUSC-2430Music Theory 3

4

MUSC-2440Music Theory 4

4

MUSC-2240Basic Conducting

2

MUSC-3335Worship Technology and Recording with ProTools

3

MUAP-2100Applied Lessons

1

MUAP-3200Applied Lessons

2

MUAP-1100Applied Lessons

1

MUAP-1100Applied Lessons

1

MUAP-4000Senior Recital

0

MUMB-1000Marching Band

0

MUSC-1330Introduction to Worship Arts

3

MUSC-2360Spiritual formation for Worship Leadership

3

MUSC-3340Advanced Conducting

3

MUSC-3355Worship History

3

MUSC-3365Worship Theology and Ministry Philosophy

3

MUSC-3390Arranging and Song Writing for The Church Musician

3

MUSC-4250Worship Practicum

2

MUSC-4355Worship Arts Administration

3

MUXX-1100Ensemble

2

MUSC-2220Strategies for the Worship Leader

2

MUSC-2225Worship AVL Tools and Techniques

2

MUSC-3100Practicum I

3

Total Credit Hours:80

MUSC-1000: Each semester.

MUAP-2100 and MUAP-3200: Four times.

MUXX-1100 (Ensemble): Largest ensemble available for primary instrument.

First Course: MUAP-1100: Twice.

Second Course: MUAP-1100:- At least two semesters of study in a third instrument.

MUVN-1110: Must take four times. 

MUVC-1100 - Must take four times. 

Total Non-Music Elective Requirements 6
Total Degree Requirements 130