As a Music and 崇拜艺术 minor, you will explore contemporary performance practices such as gospel choir and worship band, 写歌, and media technology for worship services. You will also explore traditional worship and liturgical traditions, foundations in church worship music, and the theology of worship. If you are interested in serving a local church music or worship ministry, or serving in ministry in a parachurch organization — or if you are an artistic entrepreneur who desires to engage the contemporary culture through worship arts — the Music and 崇拜艺术 minor is designed for you.
好处
A minor in Music and 崇拜艺术 will train you to use your musical gifts — whether as a worship leader, 一个表演者, 一个作曲家, 一个导体, 或者是老师. It will also provide you with advanced study in music theory and literature. As a Music and 崇拜艺术 minor, you can prepare for service in a broad range of positions relating to music ministry. Through a series of skill-building exercises and experience with larger and larger forms, in-class and private instruction, you will be prepared for a promising future in music.
Major Courses and Degree Requirements
As a Music and 崇拜艺术 minor, you will follow an integrative approach to advancing your musicianship. You'll study the history and theology of worship music; music as it relates to the religious experience; and congregational singing, including its history, 它的类型, 批评, and its effective use in the worship service; music theory, 听觉能力, and worship styles and history from early Middle Ages to the 21st century. You'll study music composition, technology, instrumentation, and orchestration. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on the integration of music and faith, as well as your sense of vocation.
The minimum total quarter credits required for a Music and 崇拜艺术 minor is 35. The minimum total quarter credits required for degree is 180.
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Admission to the Major
你可能 apply to the minor in Music and 崇拜艺术 in Banner when you have completed your freshman year at SPU. To be admitted to the minor, you must have earned a 3.0 overall GPA and have decided upon your area of emphasis. Once admitted, you are required to maintain a 2.GPA最低8分.
Career Opportunities
- 编曲/作曲家
- 合唱导演
- 教堂的音乐家
- 作曲家
- 导体
- 音乐总监
- 音乐图书管理员
- 音乐教授
- 音乐老师
- 音乐学者
- 音响师
- 崇拜领袖