The worship arts and ministry minor (24 units) is designed to equip future worship leaders with musical, presentational, technical, organizational and pastoral skills essential for the facilitation of worship ministry in the modern church. 

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. (2 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS081-N
Brooks, Lindsay K.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-Q
Mendoza, Alex Justin
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-A
Larson, Keri M.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-B
Balzun, Joel D.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-L
Reinebach, John
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-I
Makerov, Julie M.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-F
Degan, Andy P.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-C
Stephens, Amy J.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-G
Miller, Stefan
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-M
Carama, Fred
01/13/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-J
Makerov, Julie M.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-A
Larson, Keri M.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-K
Mendoza, Alex Justin
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-L
Reinebach, John
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-G
Brooks, Lindsay K.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-F
Degan, Andy P.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-I
Miller, Stefan
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-B
Balzun, Joel D.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-M
Carama, Fred
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-C
Stephens, Amy J.
09/02/2025 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-J
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-A
Bolin, Joseph E.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
MUS081-B
Balzun, Joel D.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-F
Benford, Emily L
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-G
Miller, Stefan
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-I
Makerov, Julie M.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-K
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-L
Reinebach, John
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-M
Carama, Fred
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-N
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-O
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-P
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-Q
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-R
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-S
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-T
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-U
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-V
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-W
STAFF, STAFF
01/12/2026 - Instructor OFFC
MUS081-C
Stephens, Amy J.
01/12/2026 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

While building community and culture for Worship Arts and Ministry students, this class focuses on the methodology and theology of effective corporate worship leadership, coaching students in platform presentation, rehearsing music ensembles, recruiting teams, and reaching worshipers, in the context of their local church internship. (1 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS054-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/13/2025 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS054-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/02/2025 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS054-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/12/2026 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147

While building community and culture for Worship Arts and Ministry students, this class focuses on the methodology and theology of effective corporate worship leadership, coaching students in platform presentation, rehearsing music ensembles, recruiting teams, and reaching worshipers, in the context of their local church internship. Prerequisite: MUS054 (1 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS454-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/13/2025 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS454-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/02/2025 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS454-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/12/2026 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147

 

A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS114-A
Pickett, Glenn A.
09/02/2025 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS114-B
Pickett, Glenn A.
09/02/2025 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 147

Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. (1 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS115-B
St Marseille, Daniel F
09/02/2025 MW 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 101
MUS115-A
St Marseille, Daniel F
09/02/2025 MW 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 101

Thought and discussion on the true heart of a worship leader. Special emphasis will be given to the call and role of a worship leader and the practical elements of worship arts ministry. This course is designed to introduce students to the Worship Arts and Ministry program and provide the foundational elements of worship, which will prepare them for academic and career success. (1 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation

This course is designed to explore the craft and heart of ministry in the church. It will equip future worship leaders/pastors with the practical, ministerial, administrative, organization, and management skills needed to build, organize, and manage a thriving multi-dimensional, biblically based, worship ministry in the context of the local church. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS304-A
Bolin, Joseph E.
09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 132

An examination of Scripture in order to develop a biblical theology of worship and its application in the local church. Students will learn about the development of worship practices from the Old and New Testaments and learn to apply hermeneutical principles to understanding present-day worship applications. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation

Worship Technology covers the various skills needed for the technical aspects of modern church worship service. Included in the course will be techniques on lighting, sound, multi-media, and emerging technologies that will enhance corporate worship. The student will learn the various skills needed for these areas as well as the ability to communicate with professionals in the technical field. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
MUS370-A
STAFF, STAFF
09/02/2025 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 212

This class provides a theological and philosophical foundation for studying the performing arts. This course examines the relationship between beauty, the arts, and the Christian life and worship. It is primarily designed as an examination of the aesthetic, cultural, and creative components of the performing arts, but it will also explore other art forms, philosophies of culture, and the arts' capacities for spiritual formation. Giving particular attention to music and theatre, this course will examine the role that the arts play in society, in the church, and in Christian worship. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
PFA360-A
Williams, Chessa W.
01/13/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 163
PFA360-A
Williams, Chessa W.
09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 162
PFA360-A
Williams, Chessa W.
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 163

Complete 3 units from the following:

A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: CST310 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST410 or CST420 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST110 or CST130 or CST100 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST411 or CST451 or CST452 or CST311 or CST451 or APT452 or CST315 or CST421 or CST450 or CST460 (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
01/13/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Park Building 104
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
01/13/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Park Building 104
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
01/13/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Park Building 104
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B219
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
09/02/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B219
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
09/02/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center B219
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM TBA
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA

A survey of the development of the Christian church from the close of the New Testament period to the present time, with special attention to the origin of various denominations. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
01/13/2025 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A111
CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
09/02/2025 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Park Building 124
CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A111

An exploration of the biblical truths of Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Christian life, the church, and the life to come. Students will examine each major doctrine and understand its place in the biblical story. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CST370-B
Co, Adamson
01/13/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center B219
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
01/13/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B219
CST370-C
Gonet, Christina D.
01/13/2025 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B220
CST370-B
Co, Adamson
09/02/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center B221
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
09/02/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B221
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
CST370-B
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM TBA
CST370-C
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA