Worship Arts and Ministry Minor

The worship arts and ministry minor (23 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. 

Applied Music Requirements 

 

MUS081 Private Instruction: Voice

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS081-F
Benford, Emily L
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-L
Reinebach, John
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-C
Stephens, Amy J.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-I
Makerov, Julie M.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-A
Toland, James Robert
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-B
Balzun, Joel D.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-G
Miller, Stefan
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-M
Carama, Fred
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-J
Bolin, Joseph E.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-F
Benford, Emily L
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-K
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-N
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-O
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-C
Stephens, Amy J.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-L
Reinebach, John
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-A
Toland, James Robert
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-I
Makerov, Julie M.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-B
Balzun, Joel D.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-G
Miller, Stefan
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-M
Carama, Fred
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS081-P
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

MUS461 Private Instruction: Voice

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 081 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS461-B
Balzun, Joel D.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-F
Benford, Emily L
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-I
Makerov, Julie M.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-G
Miller, Stefan
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-A
Toland, James Robert
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-L
Reinebach, John
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-C
Stephens, Amy J.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-D
Sledge, Bruce H.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-E
Castaneda, Juan B.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-H
McCoy, Jamond D.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-J
Bolin, Joseph E.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-K
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-M
Carama, Fred
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-N
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-O
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-F
Benford, Emily L
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-I
Makerov, Julie M.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-P
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-A
Toland, James Robert
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-B
Balzun, Joel D.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-G
Miller, Stefan
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-L
Reinebach, John
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS461-C
Stephens, Amy J.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

MUS054 Worship Forum

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. May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

MUS054-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/05/2023 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS054-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/08/2024 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147

MUS454 Worship Forum

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. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Prerequisite: MUS 054. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

MUS454-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/05/2023 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS454-A
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/08/2024 Th 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147

 

Complete a two-semester sequence from the following:

MUS082 Private Instruction: Piano

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS082-A
Cruz, Jennifer Marie
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-C
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-D
Jaramillo, Andres E.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-G
Lee, Evelyn J.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-F
O'Neal, J.Michael
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-E
Brand Butler, Angela H
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-H
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-I
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-B
Son, Soohyun Pyeon
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-C
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-D
Jaramillo, Andres E.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-G
Lee, Evelyn J.
01/08/2024 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-A
Cruz, Jennifer Marie
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS082-F
O'Neal, J.Michael
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

MUS462 Private Instruction: Piano

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 082 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS462-E
Brand Butler, Angela H
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-A
Cruz, Jennifer Marie
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-F
O'Neal, J.Michael
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-G
Lee, Evelyn J.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-D
Jaramillo, Andres E.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-C
Dahlgren, Steven J
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-B
Son, Soohyun Pyeon
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-F
O'Neal, J.Michael
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-H
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-E
Brand Butler, Angela H
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-G
Lee, Evelyn J.
01/08/2024 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-A
Cruz, Jennifer Marie
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-C
Dahlgren, Steven J
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS462-D
Jaramillo, Andres E.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
or

MUS088 Private Instruction: Guitar

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS088-B
Navales, Ryan A.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS088-A
Aaron, Blake
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS088-A
Navales, Ryan A.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS088-C
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS088-B
Aaron, Blake
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

MUS468 Private Instruction: Guitar

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. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 088 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS468-B
Navales, Ryan A.
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS468-A
Aaron, Blake
09/05/2023 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS468-B
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS468-C
Aaron, Blake
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC
MUS468-A
Navales, Ryan A.
01/08/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Instructor OFFC

 

Lower Division Requirements 

 

MUS114 Music Theory I

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. Concurrent requisite: MUS 115. (3 units; Fall)

MUS114-A
King, Nathan E.
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS114-B
Pickett, Glenn A.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 147

MUS115 Musicianship Lab 1

Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 114. (1 unit; Fall).htm

MUS115-B
St Marseille, Daniel F
09/05/2023 MW 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 101
MUS115-A
St Marseille, Daniel F
09/05/2023 MW 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 101

MUS120 Introduction to Music Ministry

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 music 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 unit; Fall)

Upper Division Requirements

 

MUS304 Craft of Ministry I

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, and management skills needed to build, organize, and manage a thriving multi-dimensional, biblically based, worship ministry in the context of the local church worldwide. (3 units; Fall)

MUS304-A
Bolin, Joseph E.
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 132

MUS360 Theolgy, Hist and Prctc of Wrshp

An examination of biblical text and the history of worship in the church in order to develop a biblical theology of worship and its application in the local church. Students will learn about the development and reforms of liturgical practices and biblical foundations for historical and present-day worship applications. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

MUS360-A
Williams, Chessa W.
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 162
MUS360-A
Williams, Chessa W.
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 147

MUS370 Worship Technology

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; Spring)

MUS370-A
Toledo, David M.
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Hawkins Music Building 212

Christian Studies Requirement

Complete 3 units from the following:

CST350 Biblical Interpretation

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: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
09/05/2023 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS ONLN
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
09/05/2023 M 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS ONLN
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS ONLN
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center ONLN
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
01/08/2024 MF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center ONLN
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
01/08/2024 MF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center ONLN
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
09/03/2024 MF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
09/03/2024 MF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM TBA
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA

CST360 Church History

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; Fall, Spring, & Online)

CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 203
CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A111
CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS 125

CST370 The Christian Faith

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; Fall/Spring)

CST370-A
Co, Adamson
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Mission Hall 127
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B259
CST370-C
Gonet, Christina D.
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B218
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA