Ministry Faithfulness in Music
The student’s individual calling and passion within music and worship ministry is cultivated and mentored throughout the course of the degree.
Musical Excellence
Students take weekly private lessons, participate in ensembles, and receive theory and aural skills training.
Gospel-centered
The gospel is the focus in every area of this degree. All of our classes, services, and training is centered on Christ.
“ Although we are trained to be excellent musicians, we are always reminded that all of the glory goes to him, because he is the only one who deserves it. ”
Course Information
Use the tabs below to explore the courses, outcomes, and further information on this program.
| General Studies | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CN 331 | Marriage and the Family or | |
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| — — | Bible and Theology Elective | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 9 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking or | |
| PR 205 | Preaching I | 3 |
| Worship and Music Studies | 31 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| WL 251 | Historical Survey of Worship Music I | 3 |
| WL 252 | Historical Survey of Worship Music II | 3 |
| WL 181 | Introduction to Worship | 3 |
| WL 316 | Biblical Principles of Worship | 3 |
| WL 381 | Worship Ministry in the Church | 3 |
| WL 481 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| WL 489 | Worship Internship or | |
| Upper- Level Elective | 3 | |
| Ensembles | 6 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Students must participate in six semesters of ensembles, four of which must be MU 150. | ||
| MU 150 | Boyce College Choir | 1 |
| MU 159 | Chapel Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 161 | Worship Lab Band | 1 |
| MU 162 | Doxology Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 350 | Boyce Worship Collective | 1 |
| Applied Studies | 6 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Students choose a main area of private study: voice, piano, other. | 6 | |
| MU 171 | Applied Studies: Voice | 1 |
| MU 173 | Applied Studies: Piano | 1 |
| MU 176 | Applied Studies: Strings | 1 |
| MU 177 | Applied Studies: Drums | 1 |
| MU 178 | Applied Studies: Guitar | 1 |
| VOICE AND PIANO PROFICIENCY Students must possess basic proficiency on piano and voice. Non-piano majors must enroll in at least two consecutive semesters of Class Piano or Secondary Applied Piano and pass a Proficiency Test. Non-voice majors must enroll in at least two consecutive semesters of Secondary Applied Voice and pass a Proficiency Test. Instrumental applied students must complete both voice and piano proficiency tests. |
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| Ministry Emphases Electives | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Students will choose one of the ministry emphases outlined under the next tab. | ||
| Total Degree Hours | 129 Credits | |
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| Prerequisite: CP 100 Cooperative Program 2 hours (Students needing this course should register for it during their first semester of study. All course work is completed online through Canvas. There is no charge for this course.). |
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| Prerequisite: | CP 100 Cooperative Program* BC 101 Boyce College 101** |
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| Music Ministry | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis allows students to choose from a variety of worship ministry courses to prepare for lead and associate roles in music ministry in the local church. | ||
| MU 361 | Choral Techniques | 3 |
| MU 345 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| MU 445 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | (12) | |
| --- | Worship Lab* | |
| MU 226 | Music Styles Lab | 1 |
| MU 315 | Topics in Music and Worship | 3 |
| MU 326 | Children’s Music Methods | 3 |
| WL 231 | Ethnodoxology | 3 |
| WL 321 | Audio Basics | 3 |
| WL 322 | Audio & Video Production Basics | 3 |
| WL 492 | Dyn. Of Modern Worship Leadership | 3 |
| WL 435 | Songwriting for Worship Leaders | 3 |
| Worship and Pastoral Ministry | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis will prepare students for music leadership and pastoral ministry in the local church. | ||
| --- | Worship Lab* | 2 |
| MU 226 | Music Styles Lab | 1 |
| MU 361 | Choral Techniques | 3 |
| PR 206 | Preaching II | 3 |
| PW 315 | Pastoral Ministry and Leadership | 3 |
| WL 471 | Senior Worship Project | 0 |
| WL 492 | Dyn. of Modern Worship Leadership | 3 |
| Music Pedagogy | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis will prepare students to develop a teaching pedagogy for classroom that meets ACSI certification. | ||
| ED 200 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 3 |
| ED 430 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| MU 315 | Topics in Music and Worship | 3 |
| MU 326 | Children’s Music Methods | 3 |
| MU 361 | Choral Techniques | 3 |
| MU 345 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| MU 445 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Worship and Family Ministry | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis will prepare students youth and family ministry and worship leadership. | ||
| --- | Worship Lab* | 2 |
| MU 226 | Music Styles Lab | 1 |
| YM 101 | Principles of Youth Ministry | 3 |
| YM 451 | Youth and Family Ministry | 3 |
| MU 326 | Children’s Music Methods | 3 |
| WL 471 | Senior Worship Project | 0 |
| WL 492 | Dyn. of Modern Worship Leadership | 3 |
| Songwriting | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis will prepare students for leadership in worship arts and songwriting. | ||
| --- | Worship Lab* | 2 |
| MU 226 | Music Styles Lab | 1 |
| MU 315 | Topics in Music and Worship or | 3 |
| EN 245 | Introduction to English Poetry | |
| WL 435 | Songwriting for Worship Leaders | 3 |
| WL 321 | Audio Basics | 3 |
| WL 492 | Dyn. of Modern Worship Leadership | 3 |
| WL 455 | Senior Recording Project | 0 |
| Digital Media | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| This emphasis will prepare students for the role of a church media director and digital communication in the church. | ||
| WL 321 | Audio Basics | 3 |
| WL 322 | Audio & Video Post-Production Basics | 3 |
| CS 256 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| CS 279 | Video Basics | 3 |
| BA 389 | Project Management | 3 |
| WL 455 | Senior Recording Project | 0 |
| *Lab Class Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| MU 286 | Worship Band Lab: Guitar | 1 |
| MU 287 | Worship Band Lab: Keyboard | 1 |
| MU 288 | Worship Band Lab: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MU 289 | Worship Band Lab: Drum Set | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates will be prepared to serve the church with proper musical and theological training necessary to lead the church in a variety of ecclesiological contexts.
Professor Kha Do serves as the Program Coordinator for the Boyce worship program.
You can meet Professor Do and the rest of our faculty here.
As a prospective student, we have two next steps that we would love for you to consider taking. Follow the links below to take your next steps!
Students who start their application must complete their application and submit the following additional documents:
Applicants will complete a musicianship assessment to be placed in applied area studies: https://boycecollege.com/new-musician-assessment/
You can view more information about our admissions requirements here.
Students can choose between Voice, Piano, Guitar, and other instruments as a primary applied study. They must complete a musicianship assessment in order to be placed in applied studies. Students will also complete voice and piano proficiencies along with their applied studies and choose between a number of different rhythm section lab classes.
New students who complete their musician assessments will be evaluated by the faculty for music scholarships. Additionally, students you audition for the Boyce Worship Collective and other scholarship ensembles may be considered for music scholarships as well. To audition for an ensemble visit: boyceworshipcollective.com. Auditions are accepted annually starting in April.
Music and Worship students are required to find church sites during their course of study to fulfilled a certain number of hours of on-site ministry experience. They are provided a list of Louisville Partner churches where they can pursue church membership and begin receiving supervised ministry experience within their first academic year. During their Junior and Senior year, they will be required to complete a 300-hour internship course at an approved site.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will demonstrate basic understanding of the language of music through theoretical analysis and aural skills performance.
- Students will describe the historical practice and philosophy of the role of music in the church.
- 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.