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Bachelor of Music in Music Worship Studies

Overview

The mission of the Bachelor of Music in Music Worship Studies at North Greenville University is to offer a liberal arts-based music curriculum which leads to a Bachelor of Music 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 well-rounded Christian musicians who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.

The goals of the BM 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.

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3
CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2
CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3
BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3
PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3
COLL-1100NGU 101

1
CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1
MUSC-1350Introduction to Music History

3

Communication

Choose one from the list below.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3
COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

Literature

Choose one from the list below.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3
ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3
ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3
ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3
ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3
ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one from the list below.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLSC-2310American National Government

3
HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3
HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Physical Science

Choose one course with corresponding lab from the list below. 

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHEM-1450General Chemistry I

4
CHEM-1451General Chemistry I Lab

0
CHEM-1480Introductory Chemistry

4
CHEM-1481Introductory Chemistry Lab

0
PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4
PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0
PHYS-1410College Physics I

4
PHYS-1411College Physics I Lab

0

Mathematics

Choose one from the list below.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3

Major Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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-1330Introduction to Worship Arts

3
MUSC-2220Strategies for the Worship Leader

2
MUSC-2225Worship AVL Tools and Techniques

2
MUSC-2240Basic Conducting

2
MUSC-2360Spiritual Formation for Worship Leadership

3
MUSC-3100Worship Practicum 1

3
MUSC-3270Music History 3

2
MUSC-3335Worship Technology and Recording with ProTools

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

2
MUSC-4355Worship Arts Administration

3
MUVC-1100Concert Choir

1
MUVN-1110Contemporary Christian Ensemble

1
MUSC-1010Music Event Attendance

0
MAPL-4010Senior Worship Project

0

MUSC-1000: Each semester.
MUVC-1100: Must be taken four times.
MUVN-1110:Must be taken four times.

Ensemble

Complete 2 hours of largest ensemble available for primary instrument. Options include MUCB-1100, MUCE-1100, MUOR-1101, or MUVC-1100.

Total Non-Music Elective Requirements 6
Primary Concentration 12
Secondary Concentration 4
Tertiary Concentration 2
Total Degree Requirements 130

Music Concentrations

All BA in Music Worship Studies students must select one primary, one secondary, and one tertiary concentration from the list below.

Bassoon Primary

Must take MAPL-2174 four times, and MAPL-3274 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Bassoon Secondary

Must take MAPL-1174 four times.

Bassoon Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1174 two times.

Cello Primary

Must take MAPL-2162 four times, and MAPL-3262 four times.

Cello Secondary

Must take MAPL-1162 four times.

Cello Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1162 two times.

Clarinet Primary

Must take MAPL-2171 four times, and MAPL-3271 eight times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Clarinet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1171 four times.

Clarinet Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1171 two times.

Double Bass Primary

Must take MAPL-2163 four times, and MAPL-3263 four times.

Double Bass Secondary

Must take MAPL-1163 four times.

Double Bass Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1163 two times.

Euphonium Primary

Must take MAPL-2133 four times, and MAPL-3233 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Euphonium Secondary

Must take MAPL-1133 four times.

Euphonium Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1133 two times.

Flute Primary

Must take MAPL-2170 four times, and MAPL-3270 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Flute Secondary

Must take MAPL-1170 four times.

Flute Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1170 two times.

French Horn Primary

Must take MAPL-2131 four times, and MAPL-3231 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

French Horn Secondary

Must take MAPL-1131 four times.

French Horn Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1131 two times.

Guitar Primary

Must take MAPL-2180 four times, and MAPL-3280 four times.

Guitar Secondary

Must take MAPL-1180 four times.

Guitar Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1180 two times.

Oboe Primary

Must take MAPL-2173 four times, and MAPL-3273 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Oboe Secondary

Must take MAPL-1173 four times.

Oboe Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1173 two times.

Organ Primary

Must take MAPL-2140 four times, and MAPL-3240 four times.

Organ Secondary

Must take MAPL-1140 four times.

Organ Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1140 two times.

Percussion Primary

Must take MAPL-2150 four times, and MAPL-3250 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Percussion Secondary

Must take MAPL-1150 four times.

Percussion Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1150 two times.

Piano Primary

Must take MAPL-2110 four times, and MAPL-3210 four times.

Piano Secondary

Must take MAPL-1101 and/or MAPL-1110 for a total of four hours.

Piano Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1101 and/or MAPL-1110 for a total of two hours.

Saxophone Primary

Must take MAPL-2172 four times, and MAPL-3272 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Saxophone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1172 four times.

Saxophone Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1171 two times.

Trombone Primary

Must take MAPL-2132 four times, and MAPL-3232 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times.

Trombone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1132 four times.

Trombone Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1132 two times.

Trumpet Primary

Must take MAPL-2130 four times, and MAPL-3230 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters.

Trumpet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1130 four times.

Trumpet Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1130 two times.

Tuba Primary

Must take MAPL-2134 four times, and MAPL-3234 four times. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times.

Tuba Secondary

Must take MAPL-1134 four times.

Tuba Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1134 two times.

Viola Primary

Must take MAPL-2161 four times, and MAPL-3261 four times.

Viola Secondary

Must take MAPL-1161 four times.

Viola Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1161 two times.

Violin Primary

Must take MAPL-2160 four times, and MAPL-3260 four times.

Violin Secondary

Must take MAPL-1160 four times.

Violin Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1160 two times.

Voice Primary

Must take MAPL-2120 four times, and MAPL-3220 four times.

Voice Secondary

Must take MAPL-1102 and/or MAPL-1120 for a total of four hours.

Voice Tertiary

Must complete two hours from MAPL-1102 and/or MAPL-1120.