The Worship and Pastoral Studies major is reserved for male students. Female students should consider the Worship and Music Studies program.
Course |
Credits |
|
|---|---|---|
General Studies |
33 |
|
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books Seminar I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books Seminar II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PS 221 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
Ministry Studies |
15 |
|
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| PR 205 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PR 206 | Preaching II | 3 |
Biblical and Theological Studies |
33 |
|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH 311 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
Major Studies |
33 |
|
| MU 110 | Music Theory I: Music Analysis | 3 |
| MU 115 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MU 120 | Music Theory II: Songwriting | 3 |
| MU 125 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MU 210 | Music Theory III: Arranging | 3 |
| MU 215 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MU 226 | Music Styles Lab | 1 |
| MU 361 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| MU 381 | Worship Ministry in the Church | 2 |
| WL 181 | Introduction to Worship | 3 |
| WL 251 | Historical Survey of Worship Music I | 3 |
| WL 252 | Historical Survey of Worship Music II | 3 |
| WL 316 | Biblical Principles of Worship | 3 |
| WL 421 | Worship Technology | 2 |
| WL 492 | Dynamics of Modern Worship Leadership | 2 |
Worship Teams |
6 |
|
| Four semesters must be MU 150, the Boyce College Choir | ||
Applied Major |
6 |
|
| Main area of private study: voice, piano, guitar, other | ||
Applied Minor |
4 |
|
| Secondary areas of private study: piano for Applied Major Voice or Instrumental students, voice for Applied Major Piano students | ||
Field Education |
4 |
|
| WL 141 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Spiritual Disciplines | 1/2 |
| WL 142 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Managing Your Ministry | 1/2 |
| WL 241 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Worship Resources | 1/2 |
| WL 242 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Team Ministry | 1/2 |
| WL 341 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Pastoral Care | 1/2 |
| WL 342 | Supervised Worship Ministry Experience: Leadership | 1/2 |
| WL 481 | Senior Seminar | 1/2 |
| WL 489 | Worship Internship | 1/2 |
Total Degree Hours |
134 |
|
Prerequisite: CP 100. Students needing this course should register for it during their first semester of study. All course work is completed online. There is no charge for this course.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
2. Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
3. Students will demonstrate basic understanding of the language of music through theoretical analysis and aural skills performance.
4. Students will describe the historical practice and philosophy of the role of music in the church.
5. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the performance of music as a musician and the application of music to the local church as a music ministry leader.