100. Introduction to Church Music: Two hours
An overview of the practice of music in modern Christian worship. Topics will include contemporary approaches and philosophies, the function of worship music in a variety of denominations, and the historical context from which these practices are founded. Students will develop a personal philosophy about music in worship.
201. Music in Worship: Three hours
This is a survey of the development of Christian hymnody from Biblical times to present. It will include hymn origins and current applications to worship. This study will also briefly examine the contemporary trend of praise/worship songs in the congregational venue as well as the combination of hymns with praise/worship songs.
300. Church Choir Methods : Three hours
Prerequisite: CHM 100 and CHM 201
An introduction to choral conducting in the church choir context, including children, youth and adult choirs. Other topics include repertoire, rehearsal techniques and choir building.
301.Writing Music Materials for Children: Two hours
Prerequisite: CHM 202 and MUS 102, or permission of the professor
A study designed to develop awareness and skills for writing songs and literary materials for denominational and other children's choirs publishers. Reviews of children's choirs curricula, stories, and songs are included.
302. Current Trends in Church Music Education: Two hours
A study of methods and philosophies of teaching music to children. Attention is given to teaching technology available through computer-assisted instruction and composition, Dalcroze, Suzuki, Orff, and Kodaly methods. Administration of church-sponsored"Schools of Fine Arts" will also be discussed.
304. Sacred Solo Literature: Two hours
Study and discussion of sacred solo literature including the areas of the early oratories and cantatas and contemporary compositions.(May be substituted for MUS 403)
307. Accompanying in the Church: Two hours
Prerequisite: Keyboard major/minor or permission of the professor
A study of the accompanying needs of today's church including the purpose and role of the accompanist. Emphases will be placed upon accompanying congregations, choirs, ensembles, soloists, and other instrumentalists.
411. Seminar in Church Music: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head
Specialized studies in an area of Church Music.
472. Supervised Ministry Experience: Three or Six hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head
Approved placement in a music ministry leadership opportunity.